IL · Champaign · Updated October 15, 2026

Regulatory Affairs Specialist jobs in Champaign, IL

Regulatory Affairs Specialists in the Champaign area earn a median of $34.94 per hour, about $72,680 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $28.36 and $39.22. That ranks 160th of 383 U.S. metro areas for regulatory affairs specialist pay, and 116th of 339 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Champaign.

Regulatory Affairs Specialist pay in Champaign, IL

The metro median is 8% below the Illinois statewide median of $38.15 per hour. Nationally the median is $37.70 per hour. BLS counts about 130 compliance officers employed in the Champaign-Urbana metro area, 1.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.48).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$23.41$48,69038% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$28.36$58,99025% below U.S. median
Median$34.94$72,6807% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$39.22$81,5804% above U.S. median
Top 10%$48.46$100,80029% above U.S. median

How Champaign ranks

  • 160th of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 116th of 339 after adjusting for local prices
  • 3rd of 6 Illinois 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 Champaign

  • Overall prices in Champaign-Urbana run 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.7, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 28% below the U.S. average (index 71.6).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $34.94 median hour buys what $37.69 buys at the national price level, in line with 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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Estimated weekly gross$1,258
  • Per year: $62,892
  • Per month: $5,241

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Champaign-Urbana metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

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Regulatory Affairs Specialist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Decatur, IL39 mi$26.42/hr68,763
Terre Haute, IN66 mi$35.67/hr58,531
Springfield, IL76 mi$32.83/hr112,949
Lafayette, IN77 mi$30.22/hr71,757
Peoria, IL83 mi$35.54/hr111,696

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What employers ask for, and tax basics in Illinois

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

Illinois 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 Champaign, IL?

Regulatory Affairs Specialists in the Champaign-Urbana metro area have a median pay of $34.94 per hour, about $72,680 a year. The middle half earn between $28.36 and $39.22 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Champaign-Urbana ranks 116th of 339 metro areas for regulatory affairs specialist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 160th of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.

Do I need a Illinois license to work in Champaign as a regulatory affairs specialist?

Bachelor’s degree in a science or related field. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Illinois requires for your role with the Illinois 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 Champaign?

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • OSF Healthcare SystemPeoria, IL · 2 postings$39.22/ hr$36–$42
  • 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

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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: 2 Regulatory roles

  1. Regulatory Affairs Specialist - Home Care/HospicePermanent
    $36.04–$42.40/ hour
    OSF Healthcare System · Peoria, IL · posted 3 days ago
  2. Regulatory Affairs SpecialistPermanent
    $36.04–$42.40/ hour
    OSF Healthcare System · Rockford, IL · posted 9 days ago

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