Fintech & Corporate Finance · Manager
Consumer Protection / Fair Lending Officer Salary
Compensation benchmarks from 255 verified sources including industry surveys, published reports, and market intelligence.
National Compensation Range
P25
$110,000
25th percentile
P50
$135,000
Median
P75
$165,000
75th percentile
CANDIDATE MARKET
Tight
Scarcity: 6/10
EST. CANDIDATE POOL
18-40
Active candidates nationally
DEMAND TREND
Stable
9% year-over-year
RETENTION
3.2 yr avg tenure
22% annual turnover
Consumer Protection / Fair Lending Officer Salary by City
Median (P50) adjusted for metro cost of labor.
Market Trends
Consumer protection and fair lending roles have gained prominence as digital lenders and BNPL providers face increased scrutiny. Officers with CFPB exam experience and statistical fair-lending skills are highly sought, driving above-average pay growth.
Also Known As
Consumer Protection Officer, Fair Lending Officer, Consumer Compliance Officer, Head of Consumer & Fair Lending Compliance, UDAAP & Fair Lending Officer
What Does a Consumer Protection / Fair Lending Officer Do?
The Consumer Protection / Fair Lending Officer operates within fintech companies, financial services firms, and corporate finance functions, building financial products, managing compliance, or driving operational growth. Professionals in this role typically bring 8 to 14 years of relevant experience. Classified at the Manager level, this position draws from a tight candidate market with an estimated pool of 18-40 qualified professionals, making targeted sourcing and competitive compensation critical for successful placements.
What Drives Consumer Protection / Fair Lending Officer Compensation?
The median (P50) compensation for a Consumer Protection / Fair Lending Officer is $135,000, with the 25th to 75th percentile range spanning $110,000 to $165,000. The 41% spread between P25 and P75 reflects significant pay variation driven by company stage and funding (startup vs. growth vs. public), regulatory complexity, geographic market, technical specialization (payments, lending, crypto, regtech), and equity compensation structure. Demand for this role is trending upward with 0.09% year-over-year growth, which is putting upward pressure on compensation at all levels.
Consumer Protection / Fair Lending Officer Career Path
Professionals who move into Consumer Protection / Fair Lending Officer roles most commonly come from traditional banking, management consulting, software engineering, regulatory bodies, or corporate finance at public companies. From this position, the typical trajectory leads toward C-suite positions at fintech firms, VP-level roles at larger financial institutions, or founding their own financial technology venture. The average tenure in this role is approximately 3.2 years, with an annual turnover rate of 22%.
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