PermanentPosted 2 days ago
Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist
Johnson & Johnson · Warsaw, IN
$79k–$128k/ year
New this week
Regulatory Affairs Specialist jobs in Indianapolis, IN
Regulatory Affairs Specialists in the Indianapolis area earn a median of $37.43 per hour, about $77,860 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $27.80 and $49.84. That ranks 97th of 383 U.S. metro areas for regulatory affairs specialist pay, and 72nd of 339 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Indianapolis.
- $37.43median pay per hour, Indianapolis
- $28–$50typical range per hour
- 2,190employed in the metro area
- 96cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Regulatory Affairs Specialist pay in Indianapolis, IN
The metro median is 8% above the Indiana statewide median of $34.61 per hour. Nationally the median is $37.70 per hour. BLS counts about 2,190 compliance officers employed in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood metro area, 2.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.77).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $23.43 | $48,730 | 38% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $27.80 | $57,820 | 26% below U.S. median |
| Median | $37.43 | $77,860 | 1% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $49.84 | $103,670 | 32% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $61.52 | $127,960 | 63% above U.S. median |
How Indianapolis ranks
- 97th of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 72nd of 339 after adjusting for local prices
- 2nd of 11 Indiana 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 Indianapolis
- Overall prices in Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood run 4% below the U.S. average (index 95.7, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 11% below the U.S. average (index 88.9).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $37.43 median hour buys what $39.11 buys at the national price level, 4% 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.
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Estimated weekly gross$1,347
- Per year: $67,374
- Per month: $5,614
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
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The Regulatory Affairs Specialist II
Johnson & Johnson · Warsaw, IN
$76k–$122k/ year
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Regulatory Affairs Specialist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwood, IN | 12 mi | $37.43/hr | 68,175 |
| Carmel, IN | 13 mi | $37.43/hr | 103,606 |
| Columbus, IN | 41 mi | $32.04/hr | 51,970 |
| Bloomington, IN | 47 mi | $39.45/hr | 79,986 |
| Kokomo, IN | 47 mi | $35.06/hr | 60,093 |
| Muncie, IN | 49 mi | $28.23/hr | 65,320 |
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What employers ask for, and tax basics in Indiana
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
Indiana 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 Indianapolis, IN?
Regulatory Affairs Specialists in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood metro area have a median pay of $37.43 per hour, about $77,860 a year. The middle half earn between $27.80 and $49.84 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Indianapolis a good place for regulatory affairs specialists once cost of living is counted?
Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood ranks 72nd of 339 metro areas for regulatory affairs specialist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 97th of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% below the U.S. average.
Do I need a Indiana license to work in Indianapolis as a regulatory affairs specialist?
Bachelor’s degree in a science or related field. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Indiana requires for your role with the Indiana 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
- Johnson & JohnsonWarsaw, IN · 2 postings$48.62/ hr$37–$61
- 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.
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- Senior Regulatory Affairs SpecialistPermanent$79k–$128k/ year
- The Regulatory Affairs Specialist IIPermanent$76k–$122k/ year
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