CA · Gilroy · Updated October 15, 2026

Regulatory Affairs Specialist jobs in Gilroy, CA

Pay for regulatory affairs specialists in the Gilroy area centers on $56.97 per hour, or about $118,490 a year. The lower quarter earns under $40.32 and the upper quarter over $76.86. That ranks 1st of 383 U.S. metro areas for regulatory affairs specialist pay, and 3rd of 339 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Gilroy and its metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Gilroy.

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Regulatory Affairs Specialist pay in Gilroy, CA

The metro median is 28% above the California statewide median of $44.40 per hour. Nationally the median is $37.70 per hour. BLS counts about 2,690 compliance officers employed in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara metro area, 2.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.92).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$31.29$65,08017% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$40.32$83,8707% above U.S. median
Median$56.97$118,49051% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$76.86$159,870104% above U.S. median
Top 10%$98.93$205,770162% above U.S. median

How Gilroy ranks

  • 1st of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 3rd of 339 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st of 24 California metro areas

BLS does not publish a separate figure for regulatory affairs specialist. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Compliance Officers.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Compliance Officers (SOC 13-1041), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Gilroy

  • Overall prices in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara run 10% above the U.S. average (index 110.4, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 112% above the U.S. average (index 211.9).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $56.97 median hour buys what $51.59 buys at the national price level, 37% above the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

Estimate your Gilroy paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$2,051
  • Per year: $102,546
  • Per month: $8,546

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Regulatory Affairs Specialist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Watsonville, CA12 mi$39.58/hr51,320
Salinas, CA22 mi$43.92/hr160,783
San Jose, CA24 mi$56.97/hr997,368
Santa Cruz, CA25 mi$39.58/hr62,581
Santa Clara, CA33 mi$56.97/hr133,132
Fremont, CA39 mi$50.00/hr228,192

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Regulatory Affairs Specialist salary in California

What employers ask for, and tax basics in California

Regulatory affairs specialists prepare and manage submissions and keep products compliant with agency rules.

  • Bachelor’s degree in a science or related field
  • Knowledge of FDA and international requirements; RAC is a plus
  • Technical writing and documentation skills

California taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

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Common questions

How much do regulatory affairs specialists make in Gilroy, CA?

Regulatory Affairs Specialists in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara metro area have a median pay of $56.97 per hour, about $118,490 a year. The middle half earn between $40.32 and $76.86 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Gilroy a good place for regulatory affairs specialists once cost of living is counted?

San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara ranks 3rd of 339 metro areas for regulatory affairs specialist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 1st of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 10% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring regulatory affairs specialists in Gilroy?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Gilroy.

Do I need a California license to work in Gilroy as a regulatory affairs specialist?

Bachelor’s degree in a science or related field. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what California requires for your role with the California licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

Does Valorem Health place regulatory affairs specialists in Gilroy?

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • MerckNorth Wales, PA · 1 posting$72.40/ hr$56–$89
  • Johnson & JohnsonRaritan, NJ · 1 posting$57.78/ hr$44–$71
  • Capital Health SystemPennington, NJ · 1 posting$52.58/ hr$45–$60
  • Seattle Children'sSeattle, WA · 1 posting$49.72/ hr$40–$60

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Low$28Median$39.22High$61

13 Regulatory postings with published pay in the US, 12 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 1 Regulatory roles

  1. Regulatory Affairs Specialist, Ops - Johnson & Johnson MedTech, Circulatory RestorationPermanent
    $58k–$93k/ year
    Johnson & Johnson · Santa Clara, CA · posted today

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