Compliance Jobs in California

Compliance jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in financial services, healthcare, biotech, and technology sectors, with openings from entry-level compliance analysts through senior directors and chief compliance officers. Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego account for the largest share of postings, anchored by major employers such as Wells Fargo, Kaiser Permanente, and Gilead Sciences. The most in-demand specializations are regulatory affairs, financial compliance, and healthcare compliance. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles3,693+
Top employerJobot
Top citySan Francisco, CA
Cities hiring282
Work type74% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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McCarthy Building
Compliance Analyst
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McCarthy Building
New 58m ago
Compliance Analyst
McCarthy Building
Sacramento, California
Compliance & Legal
Compliance & Risk
$80k - $100k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
5,001-10,000

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Upstart
Director, Financial Crimes Compliance
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Upstart
New 1h ago
Director, Financial Crimes Compliance
Upstart
San Mateo, California
Compliance & Legal
$201k - $279k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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NEURALINK
Associate General Counsel, Privacy & Compliance
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NEURALINK
New 5h ago
Associate General Counsel, Privacy & Compliance
NEURALINK
South San Francisco, California
Compliance & Legal
Legal Counsel
$190k - $316k/yr
On-Site
Doctorate

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Rippling
Legal and Compliance Ops Associate
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Rippling
New 6h ago
Legal and Compliance Ops Associate
Rippling
San Francisco, California
Compliance & Legal
Project & Program Management
Legal Counsel
$75k - $113k/yr
Hybrid
None
1-1

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Terracon Consultants Inc
Regulatory Compliance Staff Scientist
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Terracon Consultants Inc
New 9h ago
Regulatory Compliance Staff Scientist
Terracon Consultants Inc
Laguna Hills, California
Compliance & Legal
Environmental & Physical Sciences
Laboratory Research
Compliance & Risk
Environmental Science
$75k - $105k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Compliance Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

San Francisco
679 jobs
Los Angeles
488 jobs
San Diego
210 jobs
San Jose
177 jobs
Irvine
156 jobs
Redwood City
91 jobs
Santa Clara
87 jobs
Palo Alto
83 jobs
Sacramento
72 jobs

Compliance Job Market in California

A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Jobot
    Jobot80
  • Apple
    Apple77
  • Revolution Medicines
    Revolution Medicines65
  • Amazon
    Amazon58
  • TikTok
    TikTok53

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software695
  • Law & Legal Services353
  • Banking & Financial Services316
  • Consulting & Professional Services292
  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals256

What California Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in compliance jobs across California.

  • Bachelor's degree in law, business, finance, or a related field required
  • Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP) or equivalent certification preferred
  • Familiarity with California-specific regulations including CCPA and CMIA required
  • Experience interpreting federal and state regulatory frameworks in a California industry context
  • Strong written communication skills for policy documentation and regulatory reporting
  • Proficiency with compliance management software and audit tracking tools

Compliance Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a compliance in California?

Most compliance roles in California require a bachelor's degree in business, law, finance, or a related field as a starting point. While California does not issue a single state license for compliance professionals broadly, employers across financial services and healthcare strongly prefer candidates who hold recognized credentials such as the Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP) through the Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics or the Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM) for banking roles.

How much do compliances make in California?

Compliances in California earn a median of about $96,980 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $57,530 for the lowest 10% to over $158,280 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire compliances in California?

Employers hiring compliances in California right now include Jobot, Apple, and Revolution Medicines, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. California's concentration of regulated industries, from biotech and health systems to fintech and defense contractors, means the employer base is unusually broad compared with most states.

Which California cities have the most compliance jobs?

San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego are the California cities with the most compliance openings. Los Angeles draws heavily from its entertainment, finance, and healthcare sectors, San Francisco and its Bay Area neighbors concentrate fintech, tech, and venture-backed firms, while San Diego's life sciences and defense industries sustain steady demand even outside the two larger metros.

Are there remote compliance jobs in California?

Yes, and more than most fields. About 26% of compliance openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting that much of the work involves policy review, documentation, and regulatory analysis rather than on-site presence. Roles in financial compliance, privacy, and regulatory affairs tend to offer the most location flexibility, while positions requiring on-site audits or physical inspections are more consistently in-office.

How can I get hired as a compliance in California with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is a compliance analyst or compliance coordinator role, which large California employers in healthcare and financial services regularly fill with candidates from adjacent backgrounds such as paralegal, audit support, or regulatory operations. Kaiser Permanente, Sutter Health, and major California-chartered banks post associate-level compliance openings that do not require prior compliance titles. Completing the CCEP Candidate program or a California Community College paralegal certificate gives early-career applicants a concrete credential that hiring managers recognize.

Where can I find and apply to compliance jobs in California?

You can find and apply to compliance jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings across industries and experience levels. Find the roles that fit your background and apply directly from the listings on this page.

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