Regulatory Affairs Specialist jobs in Salt Lake City, UT
Pay for regulatory affairs specialists in the Salt Lake City area centers on $34.72 per hour, or about $72,210 a year. The lower quarter earns under $25.00 and the upper quarter over $46.11. That ranks 166th of 383 U.S. metro areas for regulatory affairs specialist pay, and 207th of 339 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Salt Lake City and what they pay.
- $34.72median pay per hour, Salt Lake City
- $25–$46typical range per hour
- 2,350employed in the metro area
- 101cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Regulatory Affairs Specialist pay in Salt Lake City, UT
The metro median is 12% above the Utah statewide median of $31.12 per hour. Nationally the median is $37.70 per hour. BLS counts about 2,350 compliance officers employed in the Salt Lake City-Murray metro area, 2.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.12).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $21.00 | $43,680 | 44% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $25.00 | $52,000 | 34% below U.S. median |
| Median | $34.72 | $72,210 | 8% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $46.11 | $95,910 | 22% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $60.12 | $125,050 | 59% above U.S. median |
How Salt Lake City ranks
- 166th of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 207th of 339 after adjusting for local prices
- 2nd of 5 Utah 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 Salt Lake City
- Overall prices in Salt Lake City-Murray run 1% above the U.S. average (index 100.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 23% above the U.S. average (index 123.3).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $34.72 median hour buys what $34.42 buys at the national price level, 9% 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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- Per year: $62,496
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Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Salt Lake City-Murray metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Regulatory Affairs Specialist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Valley City, UT | 7 mi | $34.72/hr | 138,144 |
| Millcreek, UT | 8 mi | $34.72/hr | 64,217 |
| Layton, UT | 21 mi | $28.25/hr | 84,348 |
| Lehi, UT | 25 mi | $27.16/hr | 93,446 |
| Saratoga Springs, UT | 30 mi | $27.16/hr | 57,411 |
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What employers ask for, and tax basics in Utah
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 Salt Lake City, UT?
Regulatory Affairs Specialists in the Salt Lake City-Murray metro area have a median pay of $34.72 per hour, about $72,210 a year. The middle half earn between $25.00 and $46.11 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Salt Lake City a good place for regulatory affairs specialists once cost of living is counted?
Salt Lake City-Murray ranks 207th of 339 metro areas for regulatory affairs specialist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 166th of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 1% above the U.S. average.
Do I need a Utah license to work in Salt Lake City as a regulatory affairs specialist?
Bachelor’s degree in a science or related field. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Utah requires for your role with the Utah 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 Salt Lake City?
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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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