Regulatory Affairs Specialists H-1B Salaries (2026)
DOL occupation 13-1041 · common titles: Regulatory Affairs Specialist, Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist, Regulatory Compliance Analyst, Regulatory Affairs Associate
Short answer
The median H-1B salary for regulatory affairs specialists is $92,560 in FY2026 so far, across 681 certified filings. The middle half earn $78,458 – $115,523, and pay is up 4% since FY2024.
Median
$92,560
FY2026 so far
Filings
681
0.2% of all H-1B filings
Top 10%
$148,344+
90th percentile
Change since FY2024
+4%
$88,816 → $92,560
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 | 108 | $93,300 |
| California | 95 | $114,800 |
| New York | 79 | $83,200 |
| New Jersey | 79 | $87,256 |
| Texas | 63 | $101,000 |
| North Carolina | 26 | $92,060 |
| Pennsylvania | 22 | $85,198 |
| Minnesota | 21 | $94,307 |
| Washington | 21 | $112,160 |
| Florida | 16 | $78,141 |
FY2026 so far
Top employers for this job
| Employer | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon.com Services LLC | 22 | $144,002 |
| Medtronic, Inc. | 18 | $95,430 |
| Intellectt Inc | 14 | $93,600 |
| InvaGen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 12 | $77,640 |
| St. Jude Medical, Cardiology Division, Inc. | 9 | $113,000 |
| Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc. | 8 | $138,662 |
| Amazon Web Services, Inc. | 7 | $150,000 |
| Freyr,Inc. | 7 | $80,600 |
| Stark Pharma Solutions Inc. | 7 | $64,771 |
| Covidien LP | 6 | $95,243 |
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Regulatory Affairs Specialists H-1B salary questions
What is the average H-1B salary for regulatory affairs specialists?
The median is $92,560 across 681 certified H-1B filings in FY2026 so far. The middle half earn $78,458 to $115,523, and the top 10% earn $148,344 or more.
Which state pays H-1B regulatory affairs specialists the most?
Among the 10 states with the most filings, California has the highest median at $114,800 (95 filings).
Which company sponsors the most H-1B regulatory affairs specialists?
Amazon.com Services LLC, with 22 certified filings in FY2026 so far at a median of $144,002.
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.