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Compliance Auditor :: Indiana

Bloomington, IN · On-site

The auditor will conduct reviews throughout DCS regions 8, 12, 13, 14,15,16,17, and 18 which covers ... Required/Desired Skills Skill Required /Desired Amount of Experience Bachelor's Degree in Social ...

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Supervisory Auditor

Washington, DC

$169K/yr

Degree: accounting, auditing; or a degree including auditing courses in a related field such as ... social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide ...

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Auditor (CSCA)

New York, NY · On-site

Minimum 3 years' experience as a Social Compliance Auditor. * Recent SMETA / BSCI / SA8000 / WRAPor mixed audit experience (last 12 months). * Strong English communication skills (spoken & written)

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How much do social auditor jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 3, 2026, the average yearly pay for social auditor in the United States is $72,633.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $47,000.00 and $98,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are social auditors?

Social auditors are professionals who assess and verify an organization’s compliance with social responsibility standards, such as labor rights, health and safety, and ethical business practices. They conduct on-site inspections, interview employees, and review documentation to ensure companies meet local and international regulations. Social auditors help organizations identify potential risks, improve working conditions, and demonstrate their commitment to ethical operations. Their work is essential for companies seeking certification or aiming to improve their social impact.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Social Auditor, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Social Auditor, you need expertise in social compliance standards, auditing methodologies, and relevant industry regulations, often backed by a degree in social sciences or a related field. Familiarity with audit management software, reporting tools, and certifications such as SA8000 or ISO 26000 is typically required. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication are critical soft skills for building trust and conducting thorough assessments. These skills are essential to ensure organizations meet ethical, legal, and social responsibility standards, protecting both business reputation and worker welfare.

What are some typical challenges Social Auditors face during on-site assessments, and how can they prepare for them?

Social Auditors often encounter challenges such as language barriers, limited access to sensitive information, and resistance from management or workers during on-site assessments. To prepare, auditors should familiarize themselves with local labor laws and cultural norms, work with interpreters when needed, and build rapport with all stakeholders to encourage open communication. Conducting thorough pre-audit research and maintaining a professional, empathetic approach helps address these obstacles and ensures credible, accurate findings.

What is the difference between Social Auditor vs Social Compliance Specialist?

AspectSocial AuditorSocial Compliance Specialist
CredentialsCertifications like SA8000 Auditor, ISO 26000Certifications in social compliance, audit standards
Work EnvironmentAuditing companies, factories, or supply chainsDeveloping and implementing compliance programs
Industry UsageUsed across manufacturing, retail, and supply chain sectorsCommon in corporate social responsibility and compliance teams

Both roles focus on social responsibility and compliance, but Social Auditors primarily conduct assessments and audits, while Social Compliance Specialists develop policies and ensure ongoing adherence. The roles often overlap, but the Auditor role is more inspection-focused, whereas the Specialist role emphasizes program management.

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Infographic showing various Social Auditor job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 75% Full Time, and 25% Temporary. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $72,633 per year, or $34.9 per hour.
SUPERVISORY AUDITOR

SUPERVISORY AUDITOR

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Durham, NC • On-site

$127K/yr

Other

Posted 17 days ago

Job description

This position is located in the Office of Inspector General, Office of Audit - Recycling, Cleanup, and Pollution Prevention Directorate. The Office of Inspector General is an independent office within EPA that helps the agency protect the environment more efficiently & cost-effective. We consist of auditors, program analysts, investigators, & others with extensive expertise. Although a part of EPA, to ensure our independence, Congress provides us with our funding separate from the agency.Qualifications:

BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR AUDITORS:
You must have either A or B:
A. Degree: auditing; or degrees in auditing, economics, public administration, public policy, public health, environmental studies, environmental policy, political science, or related areas.
OR
B. Combination of education and experience: at least 4 years of experience in Performance Auditing, or an equivalent combination of performance auditing experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional auditing knowledge. The applicant's background must also include one of the following:

  1. A certificate as a Certified Internal Auditor or a Certified Public Accountant, obtained through written examination; or
  2. Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in auditing or accounting, e.g., 15 semester hours.

You may qualify for the GS-14 grade level, if you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the federal sector, or the equivalent in the private sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. For this position your specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

  1. Planning, organizing and conducting complex audits and evaluations of major programs;
  2. Providing technical direction and project management oversight to team members;
  3. Gathering and evaluating financial or programmatic data and presenting and justifying findings;
  4. Preparing reports obtaining recommendations to improve internal controls and/or improve efficiency and effectiveness of operations to senior management officials.

Evidence of the above specialized experience must be supported by detailed documentation of duties performed in positions held. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience or based on job titles alone. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s).

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Applicants must meet the qualifications for this position within thirty (30) days of the closing date of this announcement.

Education:ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: (1) official or unofficial transcripts are acceptable, or (2) you may submit a list with all your courses, grades, semester, year, and credit for the course. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.
PASS/FAIL COURSES: If more than 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) were taken on a pass/fail basis, your claim of superior academic achievement must be based upon class standing or membership in an honor society. 4 June 2025
GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is the number of credits hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://www.ed.gov/laws-and-policy/higher-education-laws-andpolicy/college-accreditation.Employment Type: OTHER

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