Executive Director Regulatory Affairs Salary in the United States

How much does an Executive Director Regulatory Affairs make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for an Executive Director Regulatory Affairs in the United States is $309,173 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $149.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $359,628
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $278,860 to $335,583
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $251,262
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Executive Director Regulatory Affairs Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $335,583 $27,965 $6,454 $161
Average $309,173 $25,764 $5,946 $149
25th Percentile $278,860 $23,238 $5,363 $134
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Key Factors That Influence Executive Director Regulatory Affairs Salaries

An Executive Director 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 Executive Director Regulatory Affairs Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Executive Director 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): $133,315
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $153,431
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $180,999
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $204,781
  • Expert (over 8 years): $303,670
Levels Salary
Regulator... Level Executive Director Regulatory Affairs$133,315
Regulator... Level Executive Director Regulatory Affairs$153,431
Regulator... Level Executive Director Regulatory Affairs$180,999
Regulator... Level Executive Director Regulatory Affairs$204,781
Executive... Level Executive Director Regulatory Affairs$303,670
$133,315 0 yr
$153,431 < 2 yrs
$180,999 2-4 yrs
$204,781 5-8 yrs
$303,670 > 8 yrs
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How Do Executive Director 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 Executive Director Regulatory Affairs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $342,316.
  • California: $341,018.
  • Massachusetts: $336,473.

Top Paying Cities for Executive Director 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: $389,960
  • San Francisco: $385,690
  • Oakland: $377,562

What Skills Can Increase an Executive Director Regulatory Affairs's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 11.54% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Chemistry (Mentioned in 5.77% Job Postings): Chemistry is the branch of science that deals with the composition, structure, and properties of substances of which matter is composed.
  • Adobe Acrobat (Mentioned in 1.92% Job Postings): Adobe Acrobat is a family of application software and Web services developed by Adobe Inc. to view, create, manipulate, print and manage Portable Document Format (PDF) files.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 11.54%
Chemistry 5.77%
Adobe Acrobat 1.92%
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 Executive Director Regulatory Affairs's salary.
  • Recruitment and Selection: Can increase your salary by up to 16%.
  • Agility: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • Teamwork: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Recruitment and Selection
 $358,641
16%
Agility
 $343,182
11%
Teamwork
 $330,815
7%
Logical Thinking
 $327,723
6%
Oncology
 $327,723
6%
Biotechnology
 $324,632
5%
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How Education impacts an Executive Director Regulatory Affairs's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Executive Director 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 an Executive Director Regulatory Affairs with a Bachelor's Degree is between $278,583 and $304,317).

Executive Director Regulatory Affairs Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Executive Director Regulatory Affairs
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 2.7%
High School 24.0%
Associates 2.7%
Bachelors 24.0%
Masters 38.7%
Doctorate 34.7%
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Executive Director Regulatory Affairs Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Executive Director 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.

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$278,860
Average $309,173/year
$335,583
$23,238
Average $25,764/month
$27,965
$5,363
Average $5,946/week
$6,454
$134
Average $149/hour
$161
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $335,583 $27,965 $6,454 $161
Average $309,173 $25,764 $5,946 $149
25th Percentile $278,860 $23,238 $5,363 $134

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Salary Trends for Executive Director Regulatory Affairs

Salaries for an Executive Director Regulatory Affairs can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $255,124 in 2023 to around $246,699 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Executive Director Regulatory Affairs salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Executive Director Regulatory Affairs Over Time

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$255,124
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$252,874
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