IL · Peoria · Updated October 15, 2026

Regulatory Affairs Specialist jobs in Peoria, IL

Regulatory Affairs Specialists in the Peoria area earn a median of $35.54 per hour, about $73,930 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $28.57 and $45.50. That ranks 142nd of 383 U.S. metro areas for regulatory affairs specialist pay, and 78th of 339 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Peoria. The free report below lists employers near Peoria and what they pay.

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Regulatory Affairs Specialist pay in Peoria, IL

The metro median is 7% below the Illinois statewide median of $38.15 per hour. Nationally the median is $37.70 per hour. BLS counts about 180 compliance officers employed in the Peoria metro area, 1.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.43).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$23.39$48,65038% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$28.57$59,43024% below U.S. median
Median$35.54$73,9306% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$45.50$94,64021% above U.S. median
Top 10%$51.56$107,24037% above U.S. median

How Peoria ranks

  • 142nd of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 78th of 339 after adjusting for local prices
  • 2nd 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 Peoria

  • Overall prices in Peoria run 9% below the U.S. average (index 91.2, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 36% below the U.S. average (index 63.8).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $35.54 median hour buys what $38.96 buys at the national price level, 3% 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 Peoria paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,279
  • Per year: $63,972
  • Per month: $5,331

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

Regulatory Affairs Specialist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Springfield, IL66 mi$32.83/hr112,949
Decatur, IL72 mi$26.42/hr68,763
Davenport, IA76 mi$33.18/hr100,938
Champaign, IL83 mi$34.94/hr91,961
Rockford, IL108 mi$30.29/hr147,486

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Regulatory Affairs Specialist salary in Illinois

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 Peoria, IL?

Regulatory Affairs Specialists in the Peoria metro area have a median pay of $35.54 per hour, about $73,930 a year. The middle half earn between $28.57 and $45.50 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Peoria ranks 78th of 339 metro areas for regulatory affairs specialist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 142nd of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 9% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring regulatory affairs specialists in Peoria?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Peoria. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Peoria.

Do I need a Illinois license to work in Peoria 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 Peoria?

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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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2What they are offering now

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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