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 roles452+
Top employerIntuit
Top citySan Francisco, CA
Cities hiring140
Work type43% Hybrid
Top industryTechnology

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IT Licensing & Compliance Analyst
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IT Licensing & Compliance Analyst
San Bernardino County
San Bernardino County, CA
Accounting
Business Analysis
Business Analyst
$87k.2 - $123k/yr
Bachelor's degree in information technology
10,000+

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Automation Program Manager, Legal and Compliance Operations
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Automation Program Manager, Legal and Compliance Operations
Meta
Menlo Park, California
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Medical Assistant
$97k - $139k/yr
10,000+

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Automation Program Manager, Legal and Compliance Operations
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Automation Program Manager, Legal and Compliance Operations
Meta
Sunnyvale, California
Project Management
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Program Management
$97k - $139k/yr
10,000+

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Compliance Advisor- California Remote
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Compliance Advisor- California Remote
Republic Services
Anaheim, California
Administrative & Office Support
Business Operations
Project Management
$25.15 - $34.6/hr
Remote (US)
10,000+

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Regulatory Affairs and Compliance Senior I/II
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Regulatory Affairs and Compliance Senior I/II
San Diego Gas & Electric
Sacramento, California
Business Operations
Customer Service
Project Management
$104k - $164k/yr
Bachelor's degree in public policy
1,001-5,000

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Compliance Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Long Beach
16 jobs
Oakland
13 jobs
Sacramento
13 jobs
Mountain View
11 jobs

Compliance Job Market in California

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

Who's Hiring

  • Intuit14
  • Allied Universal7
  • Meta5
  • Gilead Sciences5
  • Kaiser Permanente5

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software
  • Electronics & Hardware
  • Insurance
  • Medical Devices
  • Renewable Energy

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 Intuit, Allied Universal, and Meta, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 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 63% of compliance openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of November 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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