HR Compliance by Job Title (2026)

Different roles carry different compliance risks. Find your employee's job title to see classification requirements, common violations, and required documents.

Healthcare

Registered Nurse
NON-EXEMPT
$65,000 - $95,000
Dental Hygienist
NON-EXEMPT
$55,000 - $80,000
Medical Assistant
NON-EXEMPT
$32,000 - $45,000
Pharmacist
EXEMPT
$115,000 - $140,000
Home Health Aide
NON-EXEMPT
$25,000 - $35,000
Physical Therapist
EXEMPT
$75,000 - $100,000
Physician Assistant
EXEMPT
$110,000 - $140,000
Certified Nursing Assistant
NON-EXEMPT
$28,000 - $38,000
Lab Technician
NON-EXEMPT
$38,000 - $58,000
Medical Receptionist
NON-EXEMPT
$30,000 - $40,000
Radiologic Technologist
NON-EXEMPT
$55,000 - $75,000
Occupational Therapist
EXEMPT
$75,000 - $95,000
Veterinary Technician
NON-EXEMPT
$32,000 - $48,000
Mental Health Counselor
EXEMPT
$45,000 - $65,000
Surgical Technologist
NON-EXEMPT
$48,000 - $65,000

Food Service

Restaurant Manager
EXEMPT
$45,000 - $65,000
Line Cook
NON-EXEMPT
$28,000 - $40,000
Bartender
NON-EXEMPT
$25,000 - $55,000
Server
NON-EXEMPT
$20,000 - $50,000
Food Service Worker
NON-EXEMPT
$22,000 - $32,000
Head Chef
EXEMPT
$55,000 - $80,000
Dishwasher
NON-EXEMPT
$22,000 - $28,000
Barista
NON-EXEMPT
$25,000 - $38,000
Catering Manager
EXEMPT
$42,000 - $60,000
Fast Food Worker
NON-EXEMPT
$20,000 - $30,000
Bakery Manager
EXEMPT
$40,000 - $58,000
Food Truck Operator
EXEMPT
$35,000 - $65,000
Sommelier
NON-EXEMPT
$45,000 - $70,000
Pastry Chef
NON-EXEMPT
$35,000 - $55,000
Host/Hostess
NON-EXEMPT
$22,000 - $32,000

Construction

General Contractor
EXEMPT
$65,000 - $120,000
Electrician
NON-EXEMPT
$55,000 - $85,000
Plumber
NON-EXEMPT
$55,000 - $80,000
Carpenter
NON-EXEMPT
$45,000 - $75,000
HVAC Technician
NON-EXEMPT
$48,000 - $75,000
Construction Worker
NON-EXEMPT
$35,000 - $60,000
Welder
NON-EXEMPT
$40,000 - $65,000
Painter
NON-EXEMPT
$35,000 - $55,000
Roofer
NON-EXEMPT
$40,000 - $65,000
Heavy Equipment Operator
NON-EXEMPT
$50,000 - $80,000

Retail

Store Manager
EXEMPT
$45,000 - $70,000
Cashier
NON-EXEMPT
$22,000 - $32,000
Sales Associate
NON-EXEMPT
$25,000 - $45,000
Visual Merchandiser
NON-EXEMPT
$32,000 - $50,000
Loss Prevention Officer
NON-EXEMPT
$32,000 - $48,000
Inventory Specialist
NON-EXEMPT
$28,000 - $42,000
Assistant Manager
NON-EXEMPT
$35,000 - $55,000
Department Supervisor
NON-EXEMPT
$35,000 - $52,000
Retail Buyer
EXEMPT
$50,000 - $80,000
Stock Clerk
NON-EXEMPT
$22,000 - $32,000

Administrative

Office Manager
EXEMPT
$45,000 - $65,000
Administrative Assistant
NON-EXEMPT
$35,000 - $50,000
Accountant
EXEMPT
$55,000 - $80,000
Bookkeeper
NON-EXEMPT
$38,000 - $55,000
Human Resources Manager
EXEMPT
$65,000 - $95,000
Executive Assistant
NON-EXEMPT
$50,000 - $75,000
Receptionist
NON-EXEMPT
$28,000 - $40,000
Payroll Specialist
NON-EXEMPT
$42,000 - $60,000
Legal Secretary
NON-EXEMPT
$42,000 - $62,000
Data Entry Clerk
NON-EXEMPT
$28,000 - $38,000
Project Coordinator
NON-EXEMPT
$42,000 - $62,000
Operations Manager
EXEMPT
$70,000 - $100,000
Compliance Officer
EXEMPT
$75,000 - $110,000
Procurement Specialist
EXEMPT
$55,000 - $80,000
Facilities Manager
EXEMPT
$58,000 - $85,000

Technology

Software Developer
EXEMPT
$85,000 - $140,000
IT Manager
EXEMPT
$85,000 - $130,000
Data Analyst
EXEMPT
$65,000 - $100,000
Network Administrator
EXEMPT
$65,000 - $95,000
Cybersecurity Analyst
EXEMPT
$80,000 - $120,000
Web Developer
EXEMPT
$65,000 - $110,000
Database Administrator
EXEMPT
$80,000 - $120,000
Help Desk Technician
NON-EXEMPT
$38,000 - $58,000
Systems Engineer
EXEMPT
$90,000 - $140,000
UX Designer
EXEMPT
$75,000 - $115,000

Education

Teacher
EXEMPT
$40,000 - $65,000
Tutor
NON-EXEMPT
$25,000 - $55,000
School Administrator
EXEMPT
$70,000 - $100,000
Guidance Counselor
EXEMPT
$45,000 - $70,000
Librarian
EXEMPT
$45,000 - $65,000
Teaching Assistant
NON-EXEMPT
$25,000 - $35,000
Special Education Teacher
EXEMPT
$45,000 - $70,000
Substitute Teacher
NON-EXEMPT
$25,000 - $40,000
Athletic Coach
EXEMPT
$30,000 - $60,000
Daycare Worker
NON-EXEMPT
$25,000 - $35,000

Transportation

Truck Driver
NON-EXEMPT
$45,000 - $80,000
Delivery Driver
NON-EXEMPT
$30,000 - $55,000
Warehouse Worker
NON-EXEMPT
$30,000 - $45,000
Forklift Operator
NON-EXEMPT
$35,000 - $50,000
Logistics Coordinator
NON-EXEMPT
$42,000 - $62,000

Personal Services

Hair Stylist
NON-EXEMPT
$25,000 - $55,000
Personal Trainer
NON-EXEMPT
$30,000 - $65,000
Nanny
NON-EXEMPT
$30,000 - $55,000
House Cleaner
NON-EXEMPT
$25,000 - $45,000
Landscaper
NON-EXEMPT
$28,000 - $45,000
Dog Groomer
NON-EXEMPT
$25,000 - $40,000
Massage Therapist
NON-EXEMPT
$35,000 - $60,000
Event Planner
EXEMPT
$40,000 - $70,000
Photographer
EXEMPT
$35,000 - $70,000
Real Estate Agent
NON-EXEMPT
$40,000 - $120,000