Project Manager, Regulatory Affairs Salary in the United States

How much does a Project Manager, Regulatory Affairs make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Project Manager, Regulatory Affairs in the United States is $152,352 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $73.

However, a Project Manager, Regulatory Affairs's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $176,739
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $137,758 to $165,117
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $124,471
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Project Manager, Regulatory Affairs Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $165,117 $13,760 $3,175 $79
Average $152,352 $12,696 $2,930 $73
25th Percentile $137,758 $11,480 $2,649 $66
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Key Factors That Influence Project Manager, Regulatory Affairs Salaries

A Project Manager, Regulatory Affairs's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Project Manager, Regulatory Affairs Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Project Manager, Regulatory Affairs's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $104,127
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $131,553
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $151,413
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $178,591
  • Expert (over 8 years): $202,048
Levels Salary
Regulator... Level Project Manager, Regulatory Affairs$104,127
Regulator... Level Project Manager, Regulatory Affairs$131,553
Project M... Level Project Manager, Regulatory Affairs$151,413
Regulator... Level Project Manager, Regulatory Affairs$178,591
Regulator... Level Project Manager, Regulatory Affairs$202,048
$104,127 0 yr
$131,553 < 2 yrs
$151,413 2-4 yrs
$178,591 5-8 yrs
$202,048 > 8 yrs
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How Do Project Manager, Regulatory Affairs Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Project Manager, Regulatory Affairs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $168,684.
  • California: $168,044.
  • Massachusetts: $165,805.

Top Paying Cities for Project Manager, Regulatory Affairs

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $192,162
  • San Francisco: $190,058
  • Oakland: $186,052

What Skills Can Increase a Project Manager, Regulatory Affairs's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 8.83% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Clinical Trial (Mentioned in 1.44% Job Postings): Clinical trials are prospective biomedical or behavioral research studies on human participants designed to answer specific questions about biomedical or behavioral interventions, including new treatments.
  • Procurement (Mentioned in 1.2% Job Postings): Procurement is the process of finding and agreeing to terms, and acquiring goods, services, or works from an external source, often via a tendering or competitive bidding process. Procurement is used to ensure the buyer receives goods, services, or works at the best possible price when aspects such as quality, quantity, time, and location are compared. Corporations and public bodies often define processes intended to promote fair and open competition for their business while minimizing risks such as exposure to fraud and collusion. Almost all purchasing decisions include factors such as delivery and handling, marginal benefit, and price fluctuations. Procurement generally involves making buying decisions under conditions of scarcity. If sound data is available, it is good practice to make use of economic analysis methods such as cost-benefit analysis or cost-utility analysis.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 8.83%
Clinical Trial 1.44%
Procurement 1.2%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Project Manager, Regulatory Affairs's salary.
  • Biotechnology: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Alignment: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Coaching: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Biotechnology
$156,923
3%
Alignment
$156,923
3%
Coaching
$156,923
3%
Project Management
$155,399
2%
SOP
$155,399
2%
Commitment
$155,399
2%
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Project Manager, Regulatory Affairs Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Project Manager, Regulatory Affairs roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 55% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Project Manager, Regulatory Affairs positions in Transportation or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Project Manager, Regulatory Affairs as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Project Manager, Regulatory Affairs

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Pharmaceuticals$190,440$92.025%
Biotechnology$182,822$88.020%
Financial Services$175,205$84.015%
Software & Networking$175,205$84.015%
Chemicals$167,587$81.010%

How Education impacts a Project Manager, Regulatory Affairs's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Project Manager, Regulatory Affairs enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Project Manager, Regulatory Affairs with a Bachelor's Degree is between $139,708 and $150,606).

Project Manager, Regulatory Affairs Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Project Manager, Regulatory Affairs
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 4.7%
High School 4.7%
Associates 5.0%
Bachelors 37.3%
Masters 35.1%
Doctorate 18.0%
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Project Manager, Regulatory Affairs Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Project Manager, Regulatory Affairs's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on July 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Project Manager, Regulatory Affairs

Salaries for a Project Manager, Regulatory Affairs can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $131,767 in 2023 to around $126,552 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Project Manager, Regulatory Affairs salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Project Manager, Regulatory Affairs Over Time

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