Regulatory Affairs Specialist Salary in Indiana: $88,500 Average

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Data current as of August 2026 · sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET

Average base salary, Indiana

$88,500 / year

≈ $7,400 per month · $42.55 per hour

LocationOr metro areaOr industry (Grahall)Or city (Grahall)

BLS May 2025 state data for Indiana · median $81,500

25th percentile
$63,000Average
$88,50075th percentile
$108,500

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 (occupation group), with detailed role definition from O*NET, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.

Regulatory Affairs Specialist salary by state

Alabama$81,000

Alaska$86,500

Arizona$85,000

Arkansas$78,000

California$106,000

Colorado$95,500

Connecticut$99,500

Delaware$95,000

District of Columbia$117,500

Florida$84,000

Georgia$82,500

Hawaii$88,000

Idaho$85,500

Illinois$91,000

Indiana$88,500

Iowa$83,000

Kansas$79,000

Kentucky$75,000

Louisiana$78,000

Maine$89,500

Maryland$95,000

Massachusetts$112,000

Michigan$89,000

Minnesota$95,000

Mississippi$74,000

Missouri$77,500

Montana$78,000

Nebraska$80,500

Nevada$85,500

New Hampshire$89,500

New Jersey$107,500

New Mexico$79,500

New York$99,500

North Carolina$87,500

North Dakota$87,000

Ohio$83,000

Oklahoma$73,000

Oregon$89,500

Pennsylvania$96,500

Rhode Island$97,000

South Carolina$86,000

South Dakota$83,000

Tennessee$76,500

Texas$84,000

Utah$78,000

Vermont$91,500

Virginia$90,500

Washington$100,500

West Virginia$77,000

Wisconsin$87,500

Wyoming$89,000

Total cash compensation

Base salary plus target bonus using the Grahall equation. Bonus is a function of base; higher base means a higher target bonus.

Base salary

$91,500

National baseline

Target bonus

$11,500

12.6% of base

Total target cash

$103,000

Base plus target bonus

Bonus range (25th to 75th percentile): $7,000 to $19,000

Long-term incentive (LTI) varies by industry and executive tier and is not included in this view.

About this role

Regulatory Affairs Specialist is a professional role within the function in the Business and Financial Operations job family.

Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

What Regulatory Affairs Specialists do

Typical education: Bachelor's Degree

Coordinate efforts associated with the preparation of regulatory documents or submissions.
Communicate with regulatory agencies regarding pre-submission strategies, potential regulatory pathways, compliance test requirements, or clarification and follow-up of submissions under review.
Prepare or direct the preparation of additional information or responses as requested by regulatory agencies.
Coordinate, prepare, or review regulatory submissions for domestic or international projects.
Prepare or maintain technical files as necessary to obtain and sustain product approval.

Top skills: Writing Speaking Active Listening Reading Comprehension Judgment and Decision Making Critical Thinking

Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).

Regulatory Affairs Specialist pay by experience level

Entry level$50,000

Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)

Early career$63,500

A few years in (about the 25th percentile)

Experienced$83,500

Mid-career median pay

Senior$113,000

Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)

Top earners$138,500

Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)

Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.

Job outlook

+3%

projected change in jobs, 2024–2034

33,300

projected openings per year

Growing about as fast as average

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.

Regulatory Affairs Specialist salary by industry

Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS

142,880 workers

$90,000

Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation)

66,840 workers

$105,500

State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

44,300 workers

$74,000

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

41,520 workers

$104,000

Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

31,750 workers

$78,500

Management of Companies and Enterprises

23,550 workers

$100,000

Management of Companies and Enterprises

23,550 workers

$100,000

Insurance Carriers and Related Activities

20,350 workers

$86,500

Administrative and Support Services

20,180 workers

$75,000

Credit Intermediation and Related Activities

19,850 workers

$97,500

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.

How this role compares

Regulatory Affairs Specialist pays 3% below the average across 47 roles in the Business and Financial Operations job family (family average $94,500).

Similar-paying roles in Business and Financial Operations

Compliance Officer$91,500

Loan Officer$91,000

Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$92,500

Logistician$93,000

Cost Estimator$88,500

Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$87,500

Buyers and Purchasing Agents$86,500

Insurance Underwriter$97,000

Business Continuity Planner$97,500

Accountants and Auditors$98,000

Careers related to Regulatory Affairs Specialist

Compliance Manager$159,500

Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$58,000

Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$83,500

Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$62,500

Paralegals and Legal Assistants$72,000

Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$54,000

Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Regulatory Affairs Specialist make?

The average base salary for a Regulatory Affairs Specialist in the United States is $91,500 per year, or about $43.99 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $63,500 and $113,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Business and Financial Operations roles?

The Business and Financial Operations job family averages $94,500 across 47 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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