Family Office · Senior

Family Office AML Officer Salary

Compensation benchmarks from 255 verified sources including industry surveys, published reports, and market intelligence.

National Compensation Range

P25

$85,000

25th percentile

P50

$155,000

Median

P75

$140,000

75th percentile

CANDIDATE MARKET

Competitive

Scarcity: 5/10

Family Office AML Officer Salary by City

New York City, NY$215,000
San Francisco, CA$200,000
Palm Beach, FL$200,000
Boston, MA$190,000
Los Angeles, CA$185,000

Median (P50) adjusted for metro cost of labor.

Also Known As

AML Compliance Officer (Family Office), Anti-Money Laundering Director, BSA/AML Officer, Financial Crimes Compliance Officer (Family Office), Head of AML & Sanctions

What Does a Family Office AML Officer Do?

The Family Office AML Officer operates within single-family or multi-family offices, working directly with principals, family members, and co-investment partners. Classified at the Senior level, this position draws from a competitive candidate pool, though specialized qualifications and sector-specific experience remain key differentiators in hiring.

What Drives Family Office AML Officer Compensation?

The median (P50) compensation for a Family Office AML Officer is $155,000, with the 25th to 75th percentile range spanning $85,000 to $140,000. Pay variation across this range is primarily driven by assets under management, family office structure (single vs. multi-family), investment strategy complexity, geographic market, and whether the office manages direct investments or outsources to external managers.

Family Office AML Officer Career Path

Professionals who move into Family Office AML Officer roles most commonly come from institutional asset management, private banking, wealth management, accounting firms, or corporate finance. From this position, the typical trajectory leads toward chief investment officer roles, family office CEO positions, or founding their own advisory practice.

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