Regulatory Affairs Managers H-1B Salaries (2026)
DOL occupation 11-9199 · common titles: Director Regulatory Affairs, Senior Manager Regulatory Affairs, Associate Director Regulatory Affairs, Manager Regulatory Affairs
Short answer
The median H-1B salary for regulatory affairs managers is $179,786 in FY2026 so far, across 134 certified filings. The middle half earn $136,950 – $204,232, and pay is up 14% since FY2024.
Median
$179,786
FY2026 so far
Filings
134
0.0% of all H-1B filings
Top 10%
$239,546+
90th percentile
Change since FY2024
+14%
$158,000 → $179,786
FY2026 so far · number of filings by salary
Salary distribution
Darker bars hold the middle 50% of filings. Bars are $20k wide; the first and last bars include everything below and above.
DOL prevailing-wage level
Median pay by experience level
Median salary and number of filings at each wage level.
FY2026 so far
By state
| State | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 29 | $190,215 |
| New Jersey | 24 | $172,810 |
| California | 20 | $198,415 |
FY2026 so far
Top employers for this job
| Employer | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP | 4 | $248,886 |
| Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc. | 3 | $188,500 |
| Rising Pharma Holdings Inc. | 3 | $190,443 |
| Amgen Inc. | 2 | $153,298 |
| Becton, Dickinson and Company | 2 | $185,500 |
| Morgan Stanley Services Group Inc. | 2 | $218,000 |
| Novitium Pharma LLC. | 2 | $104,790 |
| Alkermes, Inc. | 2 | $177,000 |
| Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc. | 2 | $123,464 |
| Medtronic, Inc. | 2 | $188,281 |
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Regulatory Affairs Managers H-1B salary questions
What is the average H-1B salary for regulatory affairs managers?
The median is $179,786 across 134 certified H-1B filings in FY2026 so far. The middle half earn $136,950 to $204,232, and the top 10% earn $239,546 or more.
Which state pays H-1B regulatory affairs managers the most?
Among the 10 states with the most filings, California has the highest median at $198,415 (20 filings).
Which company sponsors the most H-1B regulatory affairs managers?
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP, with 4 certified filings in FY2026 so far at a median of $248,886.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification LCA disclosure data, decisions through Jun 30, 2026. Salaries are annualized base wages from the filing and exclude bonus and stock. A certified LCA is not an approved H-1B petition. Updated Oct 4, 2026.