Family Office · Senior
Family Office AML Officer Salary
Annual base compensation, national and by market, from 257 named sources. Every figure below says where it came from.
| Market | Multiplier | P25 | P50 | P75 | P90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | 1.40× | $170,000 | $215,000 | $260,000 | $310,000 |
| San Francisco, CA | 1.30× | $155,000 | $200,000 | $240,000 | $285,000 |
| Boston, MA | 1.25× | $150,000 | $190,000 | $230,000 | $275,000 |
| Palm Beach, FL | 1.25× | $150,000 | $190,000 | $230,000 | $275,000 |
| Miami, FL | 1.23× | $145,000 | $185,000 | $225,000 | $270,000 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 1.20× | $145,000 | $185,000 | $220,000 | $265,000 |
| Washington, DC | 1.20× | $145,000 | $185,000 | $220,000 | $265,000 |
| Seattle, WA | 1.15× | $140,000 | $175,000 | $215,000 | $255,000 |
| Chicago, IL | 1.05× | $125,000 | $160,000 | $195,000 | $230,000 |
| Dallas, TX | 1.00× | $120,000 | $155,000 | $185,000 | $220,000 |
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 $120,000 to $185,000. The 43% spread between P25 and P75 reflects significant pay variation 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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