Regulatory Affairs Specialist jobs in Augusta, GA
Regulatory Affairs Specialists in the Augusta area earn a median of $28.95 per hour, about $60,210 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $22.25 and $37.86. That ranks 316th of 383 U.S. metro areas for regulatory affairs specialist pay, and 284th of 339 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Augusta and what they pay.
- $28.95median pay per hour, Augusta
- $22–$38typical range per hour
- 370employed in the metro area
- 92cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Regulatory Affairs Specialist pay in Augusta, GA
The metro median is 6% below the Georgia statewide median of $30.77 per hour. Nationally the median is $37.70 per hour. BLS counts about 370 compliance officers employed in the Augusta-Richmond County metro area, 1.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.62).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $18.15 | $37,750 | 52% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $22.25 | $46,280 | 41% below U.S. median |
| Median | $28.95 | $60,210 | 23% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $37.86 | $78,750 | in line with U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $51.37 | $106,850 | 36% above U.S. median |
How Augusta ranks
- 316th of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 284th of 339 after adjusting for local prices
- 6th of 12 Georgia 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 Augusta
- Overall prices in Augusta-Richmond County run 8% below the U.S. average (index 91.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 29% below the U.S. average (index 70.6).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $28.95 median hour buys what $31.50 buys at the national price level, 16% below 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.
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- Per year: $52,110
- Per month: $4,342
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Augusta-Richmond County metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Regulatory Affairs Specialist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia, SC | 82 mi | $31.74/hr | 144,788 |
| Athens, GA | 85 mi | $27.52/hr | 128,691 |
| Macon, GA | 101 mi | $23.56/hr | 157,056 |
| Greenville, SC | 103 mi | $35.03/hr | 74,371 |
| Warner Robins, GA | 106 mi | $31.18/hr | 86,199 |
| Savannah, GA | 106 mi | $31.96/hr | 148,808 |
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What employers ask for, and tax basics in Georgia
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
Georgia 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 Augusta, GA?
Regulatory Affairs Specialists in the Augusta-Richmond County metro area have a median pay of $28.95 per hour, about $60,210 a year. The middle half earn between $22.25 and $37.86 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Augusta a good place for regulatory affairs specialists once cost of living is counted?
Augusta-Richmond County ranks 284th of 339 metro areas for regulatory affairs specialist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 316th of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 8% below the U.S. average.
Do I need a Georgia license to work in Augusta as a regulatory affairs specialist?
Bachelor’s degree in a science or related field. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Georgia requires for your role with the Georgia 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 Augusta?
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- 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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