PermanentPosted 3 days ago
Regulatory Affairs Specialist - Home Care/Hospice
OSF Healthcare System · Peoria, IL
$36.04–$42.40/ hour
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Regulatory Affairs Specialist jobs in Waukegan, IL
The median regulatory affairs specialist pay in the Waukegan area is $38.93 per hour ($80,970 a year), with the typical range running from $30.42 to $50.76. That ranks 62nd of 383 U.S. metro areas for regulatory affairs specialist pay, and 119th of 339 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Waukegan and what they pay.
- $38.93median pay per hour, Chicago
- $30–$51typical range per hour
- 7,830employed in the metro area
- 104cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Regulatory Affairs Specialist pay in Waukegan, IL
The metro median is 2% above the Illinois statewide median of $38.15 per hour. Nationally the median is $37.70 per hour. BLS counts about 7,830 compliance officers employed in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metro area, 1.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.68).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $24.72 | $51,420 | 34% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $30.42 | $63,270 | 19% below U.S. median |
| Median | $38.93 | $80,970 | 3% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $50.76 | $105,580 | 35% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $62.09 | $129,150 | 65% above U.S. median |
How Waukegan ranks
- 62nd of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 119th of 339 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st 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 Waukegan
- Overall prices in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin run 4% above the U.S. average (index 103.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 12% above the U.S. average (index 112.0).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $38.93 median hour buys what $37.58 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$1,401
- Per year: $70,074
- Per month: $5,840
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
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PermanentPosted 9 days ago
Regulatory Affairs Specialist
OSF Healthcare System · Rockford, IL
$36.04–$42.40/ hour
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Regulatory Affairs Specialist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenosha, WI | 15 mi | $37.53/hr | 99,578 |
| Racine, WI | 25 mi | $37.06/hr | 78,057 |
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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
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Common questions
How much do regulatory affairs specialists make in Waukegan, IL?
Regulatory Affairs Specialists in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metro area have a median pay of $38.93 per hour, about $80,970 a year. The middle half earn between $30.42 and $50.76 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Waukegan a good place for regulatory affairs specialists once cost of living is counted?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin ranks 119th of 339 metro areas for regulatory affairs specialist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 62nd of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% above the U.S. average.
Do I need a Illinois license to work in Waukegan 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.
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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.
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- Regulatory Affairs Specialist - Home Care/HospicePermanent$36.04–$42.40/ hour
- Regulatory Affairs SpecialistPermanent$36.04–$42.40/ hour
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