Compliance Manager

O*NET: Compliance Managers·11-9199.02

The Verdict:Compliance roles rely on human judgment for investigations, ethical dilemmas, and management advising where nuance and trust matter. AI excels at monitoring data, generating reports, and flagging routine issues, freeing humans for complex oversight. Regulations evolve unpredictably, keeping strategic policy work human-led. The role adapts with AI tools but core accountability endures over the next decade.

Resilience Score

/100

Moderate Risk

Score tiers

Highly Resilient81–100

Resilient61–80

Moderate Risk41–60

High Risk21–40

Critical Risk0–20

How is this scored?

Task Resilience

How much of this role's daily work remains beyond AI and robotic automation.

30% of score

Physical Presence

The degree to which this job needs a human present — hands-on, in the field, or in the room.

20% of score

Human Necessity

How important the unique human edge is — for trust, accountability, or judgment.

15% of score

Regulatory Shield

How strong the legal requirement is for a human in this job (by law, licensing, or credentials).

13% of score

Technological Maturity

How far AI remains from performing this role's core functions.

10% of score

Displacement Evidence

The volume of jobs in this field being eliminated by AI or automation right now.

12% of score

Score last updated: February 2026Full methodology

Avg Salary

Median annual wage from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024 release.

$137k

Job Growth (10yr)

Projected change in total number of jobs (not salary) from 2024–2034. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Projections.

+4.5%

AI Exposure

Percentage of this role's analyzed tasks that AI can handle autonomously or nearly so. 3 of 29 tasks are classified as AI-exposed.

10%

Low exposure

Task Analysis

Most of this role rewards AI fluency.
66% of tasks (19 of 29) become more productive with AI tools — learning to use them is the highest-leverage career move.

3exposed

19AI leverage

7human-essential

View all 29 tasks

AI Can Handle This3 tasks

Tasks AI can do autonomously or nearly so

File appropriate compliance reports with regulatory agencies.

Disseminate written policies and procedures related to compliance activities.

Prepare management reports regarding compliance operations and progress.

AI Leverage19 tasks

Master these tools — humans who do outperform those who don't

Report violations of compliance or regulatory standards to duly authorized enforcement agencies as appropriate or required.

Identify compliance issues that require follow-up or investigation.

Maintain documentation of compliance activities, such as complaints received or investigation outcomes.

Conduct or direct the internal investigation of compliance issues.

Provide employee training on compliance related topics, policies, or procedures.

Verify that all regulatory policies and procedures have been documented, implemented, and communicated.

Conduct periodic internal reviews or audits to ensure that compliance procedures are followed.

Keep informed regarding pending industry changes, trends, or best practices.

Monitor compliance systems to ensure their effectiveness.

Design or implement improvements in communication, monitoring, or enforcement of compliance standards.

Provide assistance to internal or external auditors in compliance reviews.

Develop risk management strategies based on assessment of product, compliance, or operational risks.

Advise technical professionals on the development or use of environmental compliance or reporting tools.

Conduct environmental audits to ensure adherence to environmental standards.

Evaluate testing procedures to meet the specifications of environmental monitoring programs.

Review or modify policies or operating guidelines to comply with changes to environmental standards or regulations.

Review communications such as securities sales advertising to ensure there are no violations of standards or regulations.

Oversee internal reporting systems, such as corporate compliance hotlines.

Verify that software technology is in place to adequately provide oversight and monitoring in all required areas.

Human Advantage7 tasks

Tasks requiring trust, presence, or novel judgment

Discuss emerging compliance issues to ensure that management and employees are informed about compliance reporting systems, policies, and practices.

Consult with corporate attorneys as necessary to address difficult legal compliance issues.

Serve as a confidential point of contact for employees to communicate with management, seek clarification on issues or dilemmas, or report irregularities.

Direct the development or implementation of policies and procedures related to compliance throughout an organization.

Advise internal management or business partners on the implementation or operation of compliance programs.

Collaborate with human resources departments to ensure the implementation of consistent disciplinary action strategies in cases of compliance standard violations.

Direct environmental programs, such as air or water compliance, aboveground or underground storage tanks, spill prevention or control, hazardous waste or materials management, solid waste recycling, medical waste management, indoor air quality, integrated pest management, employee training, or disaster preparedness.

Resilience Landscape

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