Compliance Manager Jobs in Illinois
Compliance manager jobs in Illinois are among the most active in the Midwest, concentrated in financial services, healthcare, insurance, and manufacturing with openings from entry-level compliance analysts through senior director roles. Chicago dominates hiring by a wide margin, with additional demand in Naperville and Schaumburg, where major employers like Discover Financial, Allstate, and Abbott Laboratories maintain large compliance functions. Regulatory affairs, healthcare compliance, and financial services compliance are the specializations drawing the most consistent interest from Illinois employers. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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We are seeking an experienced Safety Manager to lead fleet safety and compliance within a commercial trucking operation.
This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for enforcing DOT and FMCSA compliance, improving driver safety, and reducing operational risk across an asset-based fleet. The ideal candidate brings broad, hands-on trucking safety experience and can independently own the safety function, driving safety performance, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee fleet safety programs to ensure compliance with DOT and FMCSA regulations
- Conduct safety audits, inspections, and incident investigations (root cause + corrective action)
- Develop and enforce driver safety policies, procedures, and compliance standards
- Monitor driver behavior, logs, and performance to ensure regulatory adherence
- Lead driver safety training, coaching, and corrective action plans
- Maintain accurate safety records, reports, and compliance documentation
- Partner with operations to reduce risk and improve fleet safety performance
- Track safety metrics (violations, incidents, scores) and implement improvement initiatives
- Ensure all certifications and regulatory requirements are consistently met
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in transportation safety, fleet safety, or trucking compliance
- Strong knowledge of DOT and FMCSA regulations (required)
- Experience in a trucking or logistics environment (required)
- Broad, hands-on trucking safety experience with the ability to manage the safety function independently
- Proven experience conducting audits, investigations, and compliance enforcement
- Ability to manage driver behavior and real-world safety programs
- Experience developing and implementing safety policies and corrective actions
- Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to enforce standards
- Comfortable working on-site in a fleet/operations environment
Benefits
- $72K–$75K base salary
- Health insurance + benefits package
- Retirement plan options
- Paid time off
- Opportunity to directly impact fleet safety, compliance, and operational performance
We are seeking an experienced Safety Manager to lead fleet safety and compliance within a commercial trucking operation.
This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for enforcing DOT and FMCSA compliance, improving driver safety, and reducing operational risk across an asset-based fleet. The ideal candidate brings broad, hands-on trucking safety experience and can independently own the safety function, driving safety performance, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee fleet safety programs to ensure compliance with DOT and FMCSA regulations
- Conduct safety audits, inspections, and incident investigations (root cause + corrective action)
- Develop and enforce driver safety policies, procedures, and compliance standards
- Monitor driver behavior, logs, and performance to ensure regulatory adherence
- Lead driver safety training, coaching, and corrective action plans
- Maintain accurate safety records, reports, and compliance documentation
- Partner with operations to reduce risk and improve fleet safety performance
- Track safety metrics (violations, incidents, scores) and implement improvement initiatives
- Ensure all certifications and regulatory requirements are consistently met
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in transportation safety, fleet safety, or trucking compliance
- Strong knowledge of DOT and FMCSA regulations (required)
- Experience in a trucking or logistics environment (required)
- Broad, hands-on trucking safety experience with the ability to manage the safety function independently
- Proven experience conducting audits, investigations, and compliance enforcement
- Ability to manage driver behavior and real-world safety programs
- Experience developing and implementing safety policies and corrective actions
- Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to enforce standards
- Comfortable working on-site in a fleet/operations environment
Benefits
- $72K–$75K base salary
- Health insurance + benefits package
- Retirement plan options
- Paid time off
- Opportunity to directly impact fleet safety, compliance, and operational performance
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Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Compliance Manager Job Market in Illinois
A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Automotive
- Manufacturing
- Technology & Software
- Distribution & Wholesale
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in compliance manager jobs across Illinois.
- Bachelor's degree in business, law, finance, or a related field required
- Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP) credential strongly preferred by Illinois employers
- Three or more years of compliance, regulatory, or legal experience in a relevant industry
- Working knowledge of Illinois financial, healthcare, or environmental regulations and agency requirements
- Demonstrated experience developing compliance programs, policies, and internal audit frameworks
- Strong written communication skills for preparing regulatory filings and board-level reports
Compliance Manager Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a compliance manager in Illinois?
A bachelor's degree in business, finance, law, or a related field is the standard starting point for compliance manager roles in Illinois. There is no state-issued license required, but the Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP) credential from the Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics is widely recognized by Illinois employers, particularly in healthcare and financial services. Most candidates build toward a manager title through several years in analyst, auditor, or paralegal roles first.
How much do compliance managers make in Illinois?
Compliance managers in Illinois earn a median of about $140,240 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $82,230 for the lowest 10% to over $235,260 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire compliance managers in Illinois?
Employers hiring compliance managers in Illinois right now include Burns & McDonnell, Medline Industries, and S&C Electric Company, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Illinois's concentration of major insurance carriers, regional banks, and health systems means compliance hiring tends to be steady year-round rather than seasonal.
Which Illinois cities have the most compliance manager jobs?
Chicago, Downers Grove, and Northfield account for the most compliance manager openings in Illinois. Chicago leads because it is home to the largest concentration of financial institutions, law firms, insurance headquarters, and health systems in the state, while Naperville and Schaumburg attract compliance roles tied to the large corporate campuses and financial services employers based in Chicago's western suburbs.
Are there remote compliance manager jobs in Illinois?
Yes, and more than many management roles, because compliance work is primarily analytical, documentation-driven, and policy-focused rather than tied to a physical site. About 78% of compliance manager openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how broadly Illinois employers have adopted flexible arrangements for this function. Policy review, regulatory monitoring, and training development are the tasks most commonly performed fully remotely.
How can I get hired as a compliance manager in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a compliance analyst or coordinator role at a large Illinois employer such as a regional bank, health system, or insurance company, where structured compliance teams hire at the associate level. Roles in internal audit, legal operations, or quality assurance at Illinois manufacturers or healthcare networks often transition directly into compliance. Earning the CCEP or completing a compliance certificate program through a Chicago-area university strengthens early applications, and many candidates move up from positions like auditor, paralegal, or regulatory affairs associate.
Where can I find and apply to compliance manager jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to compliance manager jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the state. Search the listings, find roles that match your experience and specialization, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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