As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Regulatory Affairs Director in the United States is $200,358. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $181,066 to $212,245, with most professionals earning between $163,502 and $223,067.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $212,245 | $17,687 | $4,082 | $102 |
| Average | $200,358 | $16,697 | $3,853 | $96 |
| 25th Percentile | $181,066 | $15,089 | $3,482 | $87 |
An entry-level Regulatory Affairs Director with less than 1 year of experience earns about $188,552. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $190,280. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $192,584. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $196,039, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $200,358.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Regulatory Affairs Director | $188,552 |
| Intermediate Level Regulatory Affairs Director | $190,280 |
| Senior Level Regulatory Affairs Director | $192,584 |
| Specialist Level Regulatory Affairs Director | $196,039 |
| Expert Level Regulatory Affairs Director | $200,358 |
| Entry Level | 6% |
| Mid Level | 5% |
| Senior Level | 4% |
| Top Level | 2% |
| Experienced | 0% |
Salaries in the United States differ widely between states due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
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Salaries in the United States can vary greatly between cities due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
As of April 01, 2025, our research reveals a significant shift in Regulatory Affairs Director compensation over the past six years. For example, the median salary increased from $188,185 in 2023 to approximately $190,033 in 2024. (For a detailed analysis of Regulatory Affairs Director salary trends, click here.)
Key factors like location, experience, industry demand, and economic growth significantly influence salary variations, making them important to consider.
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| Core Compensation | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Base Salary | $200,358 | 74.2% | ||
| Bonus | $0 | 0.0% | ||
| Value of Benefits | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Social Security | $13,358 | 4.9% | ||
| 401K/403B | $8,415 | 3.1% | ||
| Disability | $4,007 | 1.5% | ||
| Healthcare | $8,352 | 3.1% | ||
| Pension | $10,819 | 4.0% | ||
| Time Off | $24,659 | 9.1% | ||
| Total Compensation | $269,970 | 100% | ||
The average annual salary of Regulatory Affairs Director is $200,358. In case you are finding an easy salary calculator, the average hourly pay of Regulatory Affairs Director is $96; the average weekly pay of Regulatory Affairs Director is $3,853; the average monthly pay of Regulatory Affairs Director is $16,697.
A Regulatory Affairs Director's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, a Regulatory Affairs Director earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Regulatory Affairs Director is $252,712.
The highest pay for Regulatory Affairs Director is $223,067.
The lowest pay for Regulatory Affairs Director is $163,502.
Oversees all regulatory matters and executes the strategy to ensure the organization complies with applicable regulations. Develops processes and systems to ensure that all necessary licensing, filings, certifications, and permits are processed and monitored. Establishes monitoring policies and procedures to ensure compliance with existing regulations. Anticipates new or changing regulations and coordinates with internal stakeholders to develop strategies to address changes in product, operations, or testing requirements. Investigates and addresses any reported issues of non-compliance. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to top management. Manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function.
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