Accreditation and Regulatory Specialist Salary in the United States

How much does an Accreditation and Regulatory Specialist make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Accreditation and Regulatory Specialist in the United States is $80,114 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $39.

However, an Accreditation and Regulatory Specialist's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $97,443
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $71,351 to $89,185
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $63,372
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Accreditation and Regulatory Specialist Salaries by Percentile

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Monthly
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Weekly
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Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $89,185 $7,432 $1,715 $43
Average $80,114 $6,676 $1,541 $39
25th Percentile $71,351 $5,946 $1,372 $34
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Key Factors That Influence Accreditation and Regulatory Specialist Salaries

An Accreditation and Regulatory Specialist'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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Accreditation and Regulatory Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Accreditation and Regulatory Specialist'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): $57,242
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $66,289
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $78,224
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $105,786
  • Expert (over 8 years): $65,016
Levels Salary
Client Se... Level Accreditation and Regulatory Specialist$57,242
Client Se... Level Accreditation and Regulatory Specialist$66,289
Accredita... Level Accreditation and Regulatory Specialist$78,224
Client Se... Level Accreditation and Regulatory Specialist$105,786
Customer ... Level Accreditation and Regulatory Specialist$65,016
$57,242 0 yr
$66,289 < 2 yrs
$78,224 2-4 yrs
$105,786 5-8 yrs
$65,016 > 8 yrs
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How Do Accreditation and Regulatory Specialist 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 Accreditation and Regulatory Specialists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $88,702.
  • California: $88,366.
  • Massachusetts: $87,188.

Top Paying Cities for Accreditation and Regulatory Specialists

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: $101,048
  • San Francisco: $99,942
  • Oakland: $97,835

What Skills Can Increase an Accreditation and Regulatory Specialist's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 14.34% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • CSR (Mentioned in 1.42% Job Postings): Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is a business model that helps a company be socially accountable to itself, its stakeholders, and the public.
  • ATM (Mentioned in 1.13% Job Postings): Ability to work with, troubleshoot and maintain automated teller machine to provide support to banking clients.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 14.34%
CSR 1.42%
ATM 1.13%
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 an Accreditation and Regulatory Specialist's salary.
  • Relationship Management: Can increase your salary by up to 18%.
  • Presentation: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Relationship Management
$94,535
18%
Presentation
$86,523
8%
Analysis
$85,722
7%
Leadership
$85,722
7%
Client Relationship
$85,722
7%
Financial Services
$85,722
7%
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Accreditation and Regulatory Specialist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Accreditation and Regulatory Specialist roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 60% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Accreditation and Regulatory Specialist positions in Transportation or Telecom typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Accreditation and Regulatory Specialist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Accreditation and Regulatory Specialist

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense$104,148$50.030%
Biotechnology$100,143$48.025%
Business Services$96,137$46.020%
Chemicals$94,535$45.018%
Construction$92,131$44.015%

Accreditation and Regulatory Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Accreditation and Regulatory Specialist'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 August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Accreditation and Regulatory Specialist

Salaries for an Accreditation and Regulatory Specialist can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $72,129 in 2023 to around $72,040 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Accreditation and Regulatory Specialist salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Accreditation and Regulatory Specialist Over Time

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$72,129
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$72,503
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FAQ about Accreditation and Regulatory Specialist

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Accreditation and Regulatory Specialist?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for Accreditation and Regulatory Specialist roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

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