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Regulatory Affairs Specialist jobs in Philadelphia, PA

Regulatory Affairs Specialists in the Philadelphia area earn a median of $39.29 per hour, about $81,730 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $30.34 and $52.22. That ranks 53rd of 383 U.S. metro areas for regulatory affairs specialist pay, and 97th of 339 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Philadelphia and its metro area. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Philadelphia.

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Regulatory Affairs Specialist pay in Philadelphia, PA

The metro median is 11% above the Pennsylvania statewide median of $35.50 per hour. Nationally the median is $37.70 per hour. BLS counts about 8,690 compliance officers employed in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metro area, 3.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.17).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$23.92$49,75037% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$30.34$63,11020% below U.S. median
Median$39.29$81,7304% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$52.22$108,62039% above U.S. median
Top 10%$64.03$133,18070% above U.S. median

How Philadelphia ranks

  • 53rd of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 97th of 339 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st of 15 Pennsylvania 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 Philadelphia

  • Overall prices in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington run 3% above the U.S. average (index 102.6, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 13% above the U.S. average (index 113.1).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $39.29 median hour buys what $38.31 buys at the national price level, 2% 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 Philadelphia paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,414
  • Per year: $70,722
  • Per month: $5,894

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

Regulatory Affairs Specialist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Camden, NJ5 mi$39.29/hr71,749
Trenton, NJ25 mi$39.79/hr91,193
Wilmington, DE28 mi$39.29/hr73,176
Vineland, NJ38 mi$35.26/hr62,070
Allentown, PA44 mi$34.85/hr127,138
Bethlehem, PA44 mi$34.85/hr79,453

Regulatory Affairs Specialist jobs in Pennsylvania · Regulatory Affairs Specialist jobs nationwide

What employers ask for, and tax basics in Pennsylvania

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

Pennsylvania 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 Philadelphia, PA?

Regulatory Affairs Specialists in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metro area have a median pay of $39.29 per hour, about $81,730 a year. The middle half earn between $30.34 and $52.22 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington ranks 97th of 339 metro areas for regulatory affairs specialist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 53rd of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring regulatory affairs specialists in Philadelphia?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Philadelphia.

Do I need a Pennsylvania license to work in Philadelphia as a regulatory affairs specialist?

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

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • 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
  • Johnson & JohnsonWarsaw, IN · 2 postings$48.62/ hr$37–$61

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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.

3Open now: 1 Regulatory roles

  1. Senior Scientist, Regulatory Affairs- CMC - Synthetic Moieties of ADC's and BioconjugatesPermanent
    $117k–$184k/ year
    Merck · North Wales, PA · posted 6 days ago

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