KS · Manhattan · Updated October 15, 2026

Regulatory Affairs Specialist jobs in Manhattan, KS

The median regulatory affairs specialist pay in the Manhattan area is $31.70 per hour ($65,930 a year), with the typical range running from $22.73 to $39.94. That ranks 236th of 383 U.S. metro areas for regulatory affairs specialist pay, and 180th of 339 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Manhattan.

Regulatory Affairs Specialist pay in Manhattan, KS

The metro median is 2% below the Kansas statewide median of $32.20 per hour. Nationally the median is $37.70 per hour. BLS counts about 120 compliance officers employed in the Manhattan metro area, 2.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.89).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$18.63$38,75051% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$22.73$47,28040% below U.S. median
Median$31.70$65,93016% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$39.94$83,0806% above U.S. median
Top 10%$50.16$104,33033% above U.S. median

How Manhattan ranks

  • 236th of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 180th of 339 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st of 4 Kansas 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 Manhattan

  • Overall prices in Manhattan run 10% below the U.S. average (index 90.2, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 28% below the U.S. average (index 72.0).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $31.70 median hour buys what $35.16 buys at the national price level, 7% 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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Estimated weekly gross$1,141
  • Per year: $57,060
  • Per month: $4,755

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

Regulatory Affairs Specialist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Topeka, KS50 mi$29.75/hr125,467
Lawrence, KS74 mi$31.67/hr97,271
Shawnee, KS97 mi$36.64/hr69,724
Lenexa, KS98 mi$36.64/hr59,427
Olathe, KS98 mi$36.64/hr149,035
Kansas City, KS100 mi$36.64/hr156,752

Regulatory Affairs Specialist jobs in Kansas · Regulatory Affairs Specialist jobs nationwide

Regulatory Affairs Specialist salary in Kansas

What employers ask for, and tax basics in Kansas

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

Kansas taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

Kansas state guide

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Common questions

How much do regulatory affairs specialists make in Manhattan, KS?

Regulatory Affairs Specialists in the Manhattan metro area have a median pay of $31.70 per hour, about $65,930 a year. The middle half earn between $22.73 and $39.94 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Manhattan ranks 180th of 339 metro areas for regulatory affairs specialist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 236th of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 10% below the U.S. average.

Do I need a Kansas license to work in Manhattan as a regulatory affairs specialist?

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

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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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