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Research Regulatory Specialist, NHORA Research Operations, Days Part time 24hrs/wk 9a-430p
Norton Healthcare · Louisville, KY
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Regulatory Affairs Specialist jobs in Louisville, KY
Pay for regulatory affairs specialists in the Louisville area centers on $36.73 per hour, or about $76,400 a year. The lower quarter earns under $26.60 and the upper quarter over $46.80. That ranks 113th of 383 U.S. metro areas for regulatory affairs specialist pay, and 67th of 339 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Louisville and what they pay.
- $36.73median pay per hour, Louisville/Jefferson County
- $27–$47typical range per hour
- 1,370employed in the metro area
- 93cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
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Regulatory Affairs Specialist pay in Louisville, KY
The metro median is 13% above the Kentucky statewide median of $32.45 per hour. Nationally the median is $37.70 per hour. BLS counts about 1,370 compliance officers employed in the Louisville/Jefferson County 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% | $22.10 | $45,970 | 41% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $26.60 | $55,330 | 29% below U.S. median |
| Median | $36.73 | $76,400 | 3% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $46.80 | $97,340 | 24% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $55.30 | $115,020 | 47% above U.S. median |
How Louisville ranks
- 113th of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 67th of 339 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st of 6 Kentucky 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.
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- Overall prices in Louisville/Jefferson County run 7% below the U.S. average (index 93.1, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 21% below the U.S. average (index 78.6).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $36.73 median hour buys what $39.46 buys at the national price level, 5% 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 Louisville paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,322
- Per year: $66,114
- Per month: $5,510
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Louisville/Jefferson County metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Regulatory Affairs Specialist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffersonville, IN | 12 mi | $36.73/hr | 52,912 |
| Lexington, KY | 65 mi | $33.19/hr | 329,437 |
| Columbus, IN | 74 mi | $32.04/hr | 51,970 |
| Bloomington, IN | 84 mi | $39.45/hr | 79,986 |
| Owensboro, KY | 85 mi | $32.94/hr | 60,675 |
| Cincinnati, OH | 91 mi | $37.76/hr | 314,915 |
Regulatory Affairs Specialist jobs in Kentucky · Regulatory Affairs Specialist jobs nationwide
What employers ask for, and tax basics in Kentucky
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
Kentucky 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 Louisville, KY?
Regulatory Affairs Specialists in the Louisville/Jefferson County metro area have a median pay of $36.73 per hour, about $76,400 a year. The middle half earn between $26.60 and $46.80 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Louisville a good place for regulatory affairs specialists once cost of living is counted?
Louisville/Jefferson County ranks 67th of 339 metro areas for regulatory affairs specialist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 113th of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.
Do I need a Kentucky license to work in Louisville as a regulatory affairs specialist?
Bachelor’s degree in a science or related field. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Kentucky requires for your role with the Kentucky 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 Louisville?
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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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Low$28Median$39.22High$61
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