What it pays
Government survey numbers — not estimates, not ads.
Half of all Compliance Officers in the U.S. earn more than $80,730 a year — the middle 80% land between $48,220 and $133,720. About 417,070 people in the U.S. do this work. Figures are for the U.S. occupation group “Compliance Officers”. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics survey, published 2025.) In India, Professionals earn about ₹38,298 a month on average — around ₹4.6 lakh a year (government PLFS survey via ILOSTAT, occupation-family figure).
$80,730typical pay / year
417,070people in this work
$133,720+top 10% earn
₹4.6 lakha year in India (family avg)
Think you get this job?Six quick questions on how it really works — with a hint and the reason behind every answer.
Test yourself →The work, task by task
These are the real jobs-to-be-done, not a wish list. Each task shows where we found it, and the prompt underneath is written for that exact task.
Analysing1
Research, record, and analyze compliance data
+Pull the last six months of import/export filings, reconcile declared values with customs entries, record…
Research, record, and analyze compliance data
+Pull the last six months of import/export filings, reconcile declared values with customs entries, record anomalies in the compliance ledger, and produce a brief analysis of recurring tariff code errors for the compliance director by Friday afternoon.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft Exceljob descriptionsO*NETWikipedia
Pasted it? Good. When the reply comes back, push once: ask it to sharpen the weakest part. — Did this prompt help?
Keeping the record1
Perform administrative duties
+Schedule and log routine administrative tasks for the compliance team this week: file incoming…
Perform administrative duties
+Schedule and log routine administrative tasks for the compliance team this week: file incoming correspondence, update license expiry dates, distribute the team rota, and prepare the meeting minutes for Wednesday’s review with the deputy director.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft OutlookESCOjob descriptions
Pasted it? Good. When the reply comes back, push once: ask it to sharpen the weakest part. — Did this prompt help?
Get approval3
Collect fees for licenses.
+Calculate and collect licence renewal fees due this quarter, verify applicant details against the register,…
Collect fees for licenses.
+Calculate and collect licence renewal fees due this quarter, verify applicant details against the register, issue payment invoices, and update the receipt ledger so the finance unit can reconcile by the 25th.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordESCOO*NET
Pasted it? Good. When the reply comes back, push once: ask it to sharpen the weakest part. — Did this prompt help?
Ensure adherence to legal and regulatory frameworks
+Review the import/export files, cross-check tariff codes and country-of-origin declarations against the…
Ensure adherence to legal and regulatory frameworks
+Review the import/export files, cross-check tariff codes and country-of-origin declarations against the latest federal regulations, flag discrepancies that pose seizure or fine risk, and produce a one-page exception memo for legal by Thursday noon.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft ExcelDocument scanningjob descriptionsWikipedia
Pasted it? Good. When the reply comes back, push once: ask it to sharpen the weakest part. — Did this prompt help?
Ensure organizational compliance with government regulations
+Audit the department's policies and recent shipments for adherence to the current government licensing rules,…
Ensure organizational compliance with government regulations
+Audit the department's policies and recent shipments for adherence to the current government licensing rules, list three priority policy changes needed, estimate compliance cost impact, and circulate the summary to the COO and head of logistics by Friday.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft WordMicrosoft Outlookjob descriptionsO*NET
Pasted it? Good. When the reply comes back, push once: ask it to sharpen the weakest part. — Did this prompt help?
The daily work17
Calculate tax
+Calculate the import duty and VAT for the September container shipment listed on the manifest, using the…
Calculate tax
+Calculate the import duty and VAT for the September container shipment listed on the manifest, using the declared values, tariff headings, and country of origin, then produce a one-page summary showing tax per line and total payable by Friday.
Pasted it? Good. When the reply comes back, push once: ask it to sharpen the weakest part. — Did this prompt help?
Debt classification
+Review the outstanding accounts from March to August, classify each balance as administrative, enforced, or…
Debt classification
+Review the outstanding accounts from March to August, classify each balance as administrative, enforced, or uncollectible debt with the statutory code and justification, then produce a ranked list for collection priority and legal referral.
Pasted it? Good. When the reply comes back, push once: ask it to sharpen the weakest part. — Did this prompt help?
Collect tax
+For the ten highest-value overdue importers, prepare demand notices showing principal, accrued interest,…
Collect tax
+For the ten highest-value overdue importers, prepare demand notices showing principal, accrued interest, penalties and a proposed payment schedule, attach proof of assessments, and flag any cases needing hold for legal counsel before issuing.
Pasted it? Good. When the reply comes back, push once: ask it to sharpen the weakest part. — Did this prompt help?
Conduct routine audits and reviews
+Run the scheduled audit of last quarter's import/export declarations, check line-by-line for tariff…
Conduct routine audits and reviews
+Run the scheduled audit of last quarter's import/export declarations, check line-by-line for tariff classification errors and missing invoices, flag discrepancies above $10,000, compile findings into a one-page exceptions memo, and send to Sarah in enforcement by Wednesday noon.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft ExcelDocument scanningjob descriptions
Pasted it? Good. When the reply comes back, push once: ask it to sharpen the weakest part. — Did this prompt help?
Build and promote a culture of compliance
+Draft a short training brief and one-page poster explaining the seven high-risk behaviors we saw this year,…
Build and promote a culture of compliance
+Draft a short training brief and one-page poster explaining the seven high-risk behaviors we saw this year, schedule a 30-minute lunch session for all traders next Tuesday, and circulate the materials to managers with a required acknowledgement by Friday.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Outlookjob descriptions
Pasted it? Good. When the reply comes back, push once: ask it to sharpen the weakest part. — Did this prompt help?
Manage compliance with the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA)
+Run a review of customer due-diligence files for transactions over $50,000, verify suspicious activity…
Manage compliance with the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA)
+Run a review of customer due-diligence files for transactions over $50,000, verify suspicious activity reports are filed where criteria met, list any missing SARs, and hand the list with supporting documents to Lina in AML for filing by Thursday close of business.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft AccessDocument scanningWikipedia
Pasted it? Good. When the reply comes back, push once: ask it to sharpen the weakest part. — Did this prompt help?
Ensure compliance with the Dodd-Frank Act and SEC regulations
+Pull all trade records tied to securities desk since the new rule, map each to applicable Dodd-Frank and SEC…
Ensure compliance with the Dodd-Frank Act and SEC regulations
+Pull all trade records tied to securities desk since the new rule, map each to applicable Dodd-Frank and SEC provisions, note three highest-risk gaps, and send a recommendations brief with evidence to Marcus, the chief legal officer, by Friday afternoon.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelWikipedia
Pasted it? Good. When the reply comes back, push once: ask it to sharpen the weakest part. — Did this prompt help?
Report to the chief executive officer or chief legal officer
+Prepare the monthly compliance summary showing open issues, corrective actions, and residual risk scores,…
Report to the chief executive officer or chief legal officer
+Prepare the monthly compliance summary showing open issues, corrective actions, and residual risk scores, include a one-page escalation for any legal or reputational risks, and deliver it to CEO Rachel and CLO Marcus before Monday's leadership meeting.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft ExcelWikipedia
Pasted it? Good. When the reply comes back, push once: ask it to sharpen the weakest part. — Did this prompt help?
Inspect tax returns
+Examine the tax return package for client account 12879, verify declared import duties and claimed credits,…
Inspect tax returns
+Examine the tax return package for client account 12879, verify declared import duties and claimed credits, recalculate totals, note any misstatements over $5,000, and file a corrected return draft for review by the tax manager by Thursday.
Pasted it? Good. When the reply comes back, push once: ask it to sharpen the weakest part. — Did this prompt help?
Warn violators of infractions or penalties.
+Send a formal warning to the importer, the freight forwarder, and the sourcing manager listing the specific…
Warn violators of infractions or penalties.
+Send a formal warning to the importer, the freight forwarder, and the sourcing manager listing the specific infraction, the statutory penalty range, the evidence relied on, and demand a written corrective action by next Tuesday; attach inspection notes and tariff calculations.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft WordMicrosoft OutlookO*NET
Pasted it? Good. When the reply comes back, push once: ask it to sharpen the weakest part. — Did this prompt help?
Prepare reports of activities, evaluations, recommendations, or decisions.
+Compile last quarter's seizures, audits opened, case dispositions, and recommended enforcement actions into…
Prepare reports of activities, evaluations, recommendations, or decisions.
+Compile last quarter's seizures, audits opened, case dispositions, and recommended enforcement actions into an executive report with one-page summaries, numeric tables of penalties assessed, and a two-paragraph recommendation for management review by Friday morning.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordO*NET
Pasted it? Good. When the reply comes back, push once: ask it to sharpen the weakest part. — Did this prompt help?
Issue licenses to individuals meeting standards.
+Prepare and issue a license packet approving import certification for Alejandro Martinez after confirming his…
Issue licenses to individuals meeting standards.
+Prepare and issue a license packet approving import certification for Alejandro Martinez after confirming his submitted financials, background check, and bond coverage meet standards; include the signed license, effective dates, and renewal instructions in the packet today.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft WordCommercial driver's license information system CDLISO*NET
Pasted it? Good. When the reply comes back, push once: ask it to sharpen the weakest part. — Did this prompt help?
Score tests and observe equipment operation and control to rate ability of applicants.
+Score the applicant's equipment operation test, record pass/fail and numerical scores, note any safety…
Score tests and observe equipment operation and control to rate ability of applicants.
+Score the applicant's equipment operation test, record pass/fail and numerical scores, note any safety deficiencies observed during the run, and produce a competency statement recommending certification or remedial training within two business days.
The tools that do the workComputer-assisted testingDriving simulatorsO*NET
Pasted it? Good. When the reply comes back, push once: ask it to sharpen the weakest part. — Did this prompt help?
Keep informed regarding pending industry changes, trends, or best practices.
+Survey the latest industry advisories, trade bulletins, and the two pending federal rulemakings, summarise…
Keep informed regarding pending industry changes, trends, or best practices.
+Survey the latest industry advisories, trade bulletins, and the two pending federal rulemakings, summarise impacts on our licensing and enforcement practices in one page, and email the summary to the division chief by Thursday afternoon.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft WordO*NET
Pasted it? Good. When the reply comes back, push once: ask it to sharpen the weakest part. — Did this prompt help?
Assess policies for legal compliance
+Review the current outbound trade policy, cross-check statutory authorities and recent case law, flag any…
Assess policies for legal compliance
+Review the current outbound trade policy, cross-check statutory authorities and recent case law, flag any noncompliant clauses with legal citations, and deliver a redlined policy with recommendations to legal counsel by end of week.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft WordMicrosoft Exceljob descriptions
Pasted it? Good. When the reply comes back, push once: ask it to sharpen the weakest part. — Did this prompt help?
Assisted testing
+Log the assisted testing result for the export control review: commodity, HTS code, tester, sanctions-check…
Assisted testing
+Log the assisted testing result for the export control review: commodity, HTS code, tester, sanctions-check failures, mitigation steps assigned, and flag the entity for enhanced screening.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft ExcelO*NET
Pasted it? Good. When the reply comes back, push once: ask it to sharpen the weakest part. — Did this prompt help?
Document scanning
+Collect the three commercial invoices and export clear searchable images, attach them to the customs dossier,…
Document scanning
+Collect the three commercial invoices and export clear searchable images, attach them to the customs dossier, and record completion in document scanning with my name and shipment number before the export hold deadline.
The tools that do the workDocument scanningO*NET
Pasted it? Good. When the reply comes back, push once: ask it to sharpen the weakest part. — Did this prompt help?
Says who?
These are the pages we read to build this. Open any of them and check us.
The logs, files & records this job keeps
Shared with other careers — the same record means something different in each.
Related careers
Same family of work — each with its own tasks and prompts.
The LLOS Work Atlas is the world's largest evidenced task library — a map of human work, with a ready prompt behind every task. 1,774 careers · every task named by the sources that witnessed it — O*NET, ESCO, real job descriptions, Wikipedia — and the deepest tasks by several at once. And it is honest about limits: where AI cannot help, the map says so.
The rest of the map
Same library, five ways in.
Copyright © LLOS.ai · 2026 — original pedagogy, voice, and design — all rights reserved.
Built on public evidence: O*NET®, ESCO, Wikipedia, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, ILOSTAT. All sources & licenses
Built on public evidence: O*NET®, ESCO, Wikipedia, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, ILOSTAT. All sources & licenses