AI exposure by occupation, O*NET 11-9199.02
Will AI replace Compliance Managers?
Compliance Managers: AI can already handle 12 of 29 tasks; the work mostly needs a frontier-tier model.
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Every task, scored
The 29 tasks O*NET 30.3 lists for Compliance Managers, from most to least exposed. 12 reach 60 or more, the level at which AI already handles a task.
| Task | AI exposure | Evidence | Model tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verify that all regulatory policies and procedures have been documented, implemented, and communicated. | Estimated | Efficient | |
| Verify that software technology is in place to adequately provide oversight and monitoring in all required areas. | Estimated | Frontier | |
| Develop risk management strategies based on assessment of product, compliance, or operational risks. | Estimated | Standard | |
| Conduct periodic internal reviews or audits to ensure that compliance procedures are followed. | Estimated | Standard | |
| Provide assistance to internal or external auditors in compliance reviews. | Estimated | Standard | |
| Evaluate testing procedures to meet the specifications of environmental monitoring programs. | Estimated | Standard | |
| Review or modify policies or operating guidelines to comply with changes to environmental standards or regulations. | Estimated | Standard | |
| Review communications such as securities sales advertising to ensure there are no violations of standards or regulations. | Estimated | Standard | |
| Discuss emerging compliance issues to ensure that management and employees are informed about compliance reporting systems, policies, and practices. | Observed | Standard | |
| Advise internal management or business partners on the implementation or operation of compliance programs. | Observed | Frontier | |
| Consult with corporate attorneys as necessary to address difficult legal compliance issues. | Estimated | Standard | |
| Advise technical professionals on the development or use of environmental compliance or reporting tools. | Estimated | Frontier | |
| Report violations of compliance or regulatory standards to duly authorized enforcement agencies as appropriate or required. | Estimated | Standard | |
| Identify compliance issues that require follow-up or investigation. | Estimated | Standard | |
| File appropriate compliance reports with regulatory agencies. | Estimated | Efficient | |
| Conduct or direct the internal investigation of compliance issues. | Estimated | Standard | |
| Serve as a confidential point of contact for employees to communicate with management, seek clarification on issues or dilemmas, or report irregularities. | Estimated | Standard | |
| Disseminate written policies and procedures related to compliance activities. | Estimated | Standard | |
| Prepare management reports regarding compliance operations and progress. | Estimated | Efficient | |
| Keep informed regarding pending industry changes, trends, or best practices. | Estimated | Standard | |
| Monitor compliance systems to ensure their effectiveness. | Estimated | Frontier | |
| Collaborate with human resources departments to ensure the implementation of consistent disciplinary action strategies in cases of compliance standard violations. | Estimated | Standard | |
| Conduct environmental audits to ensure adherence to environmental standards. | Estimated | Standard | |
| Oversee internal reporting systems, such as corporate compliance hotlines. | Estimated | Standard | |
| Direct the development or implementation of policies and procedures related to compliance throughout an organization. | Estimated | Frontier | |
| Design or implement improvements in communication, monitoring, or enforcement of compliance standards. | Estimated | Frontier | |
| Provide employee training on compliance related topics, policies, or procedures. | Estimated | Efficient | |
| Direct environmental programs, such as air or water compliance, aboveground or underground storage tanks, spill prevention or control, hazardous waste or materials management, solid waste recycling, medical waste management, indoor air quality, integrated pest management, employee training, or disaster preparedness. | Estimated | Standard | |
| Maintain documentation of compliance activities, such as complaints received or investigation outcomes. | Estimated | Efficient |
Observed: scored from AI use recorded in the Anthropic Economic Index (June 2026 release), 2 of 29 tasks. Estimated: scored from the task's O*NET 30.3 work activity, 27 of 29. Importance is O*NET's 1 to 5 rating of how central the task is. Model tier is the lowest tier that can do the task under the published rubric; "No tier" marks hands-on work.
The model tier this role needs
A frontier-tier model or lower covers 100% of the role's importance-weighted task work. 100% of the work is something AI can address at some tier.
Efficient, standard and frontier tiers come from the JobRoute model tier reference. The recommended tier is the lowest one that covers 80% of the work AI can address. How the method works.
Wages, employment and outlook
- US employment
- 622,190
- Median annual wage
- $141,900
- Middle half of earners
- $102,880 to $186,300
- Projected change, 2024 to 2034
- +4.5%
Employment and wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, national. Projection: BLS Employment Projections 2024 to 2034. BLS publishes these figures by SOC code, so O*NET occupations that share a SOC code show the same figures.
Adjacent roles
The occupations that reuse the most of this role's skills, with the usual time to move. These are the first places to look when you plan to redeploy or retrain people in this role.
- Compliance Officers 72% skill overlap, about 10 months to move Exposure73
- Regulatory Affairs Managers 68% skill overlap, about 12 months to move Exposure58
- Environmental Compliance Inspectors 65% skill overlap, about 13 months to move Exposure61
- Compensation and Benefits Managers 65% skill overlap, about 13 months to move Exposure44
- Financial Managers 62% skill overlap, about 14 months to move Exposure59
Skill overlap and transition time from the JobRoute role adjacency graph on O*NET 30.3 skills.
Questions about Compliance Managers and AI
Will AI replace Compliance Managers?
AI already handles 12 of the 29 tasks O*NET lists for this occupation, at a task exposure of 60 or more, and the role's importance-weighted exposure is 57 out of 100. JobRoute scores tasks, not whole jobs, so the score shows how much of the work changes rather than whether the job disappears. BLS projects employment to change by +4.5% from 2024 to 2034.
What is the AI exposure of Compliance Managers?
57 out of 100 on JobRoute's task exposure measure, the importance-weighted average of the role's O*NET task scores. Higher means more of the work is AI-doable today. 2 of the 29 task scores are observed in the Anthropic Economic Index (June 2026 release), and the other 27 are estimated from each task's O*NET work activity.
Which Compliance Managers tasks can AI already do?
The tasks with the highest exposure are: Verify that all regulatory policies and procedures have been documented, implemented, and communicated; Verify that software technology is in place to adequately provide oversight and monitoring in all required areas; Develop risk management strategies based on assessment of product, compliance, or operational risks. They are three of the 12 tasks that reach 60 or more.
What AI model tier does this role need?
A frontier-tier model or lower covers 100% of the role's importance-weighted task work. JobRoute assigns each task the lowest tier that can do it under a published rubric and recommends the lowest tier that covers 80% of the work AI can address.
How many people work as Compliance Managers, and what do they earn?
622,190 people in the United States, with a median annual wage of $141,900 (BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025). BLS Employment Projections expect a change of +4.5% from 2024 to 2034.
How to cite
Data version 2026-11-02, JobRoute method v1.0.0. Download all occupations or this occupation as JSON. Methodology.
JobRoute (2026). AI exposure: Compliance Managers. Data version 2026-11-02, method v1.0.0. Built on O*NET 30.3, BLS OEWS May 2025 and the Anthropic Economic Index (June 2026). CC BY 4.0. https://www.jobroute.ai/jobs/compliance-managers
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