Compliance officers wondering how their annual salaries stack up against their peers will want to have a look at a recent compliance salary benchmark report that provides a telling picture of some of the most prominent salary trends in 2018.

The “2018 Compliance Compensation Report,” published by executive search firm BarkerGilmore, provides guidance, trend analysis, and benchmark data for both employers and compliance officers looking to expand their roles or leverage their experience for new positions. Staying on top of the latest compliance officer salary trends is especially relevant at a time when the demand for top compliance talent is on the rise and the need for companies to remain competitive and attract new talent is more important than ever.

Jaclyn Jaeger is a freelance contributor to Compliance Week after working for the company for 15 years. She writes on a wide variety of topics, including ethics and compliance, risk management, legal,...