Regulatory Researcher hourly rate
A senior Regulatory Researcher typically receives $125 an hour as a part-time contractor in the United States, against a market median wage of $74.30. Below: percentiles and rates for every country we cover, by level and format.
Regulatory Researcher pay in the United States
National wage percentiles for the role. Full United States page.
| Percentile | Per hour | 5 h a week, per month | Full time, per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44.38 | $960 | $92,300 |
| 25th | $56.40 | $1,220 | $117,300 |
| Median | $74.30 | $1,610 | $154,500 |
| 75th | $100.34 | $2,170 | $208,700 |
| 90th | $123.08 | $2,670 | $256,000 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025; aged to October 2026.
Regulatory Researcher rates by country
| Country | 10th | Median wage | 90th | Contractor rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $44.38 | $74.30 | $123.08 | $125 |
| Canada | CA$37.50 | CA$57.36 | CA$88.91 | CA$95 |
| United Kingdom | £19.50 | £28.12 | £46.76 | £45 |
| Austria | €19.24 | €31.00 | €44.63 | €50 |
| Belgium | €23.99 | €44.05 | €64.38 | €75 |
| Bulgaria | €6.96 | €12.64 | €24.40 | €21 |
| Croatia | €10.35 | €17.44 | €26.87 | €30 |
| Cyprus | €12.47 | €21.37 | €46.20 | €35 |
| Czechia | €10.35 | €16.49 | €23.11 | €25 |
| Denmark | €26.61 | €39.77 | €51.24 | €65 |
| Estonia | €10.15 | €18.67 | €27.71 | €30 |
| Finland | €21.03 | €29.59 | €40.05 | €50 |
| France | €17.40 | €26.14 | €39.96 | €45 |
| Germany | €20.22 | €36.20 | €55.57 | €60 |
| Greece | €9.06 | €14.33 | €21.18 | €24 |
| Hungary | €8.97 | €15.67 | €25.91 | €25 |
| Ireland | €25.88 | €43.56 | €84.01 | €70 |
| Italy | €17.13 | €25.06 | €40.42 | €40 |
| Latvia | €8.69 | €16.82 | €28.86 | €30 |
| Lithuania | €10.80 | €18.84 | €30.39 | €30 |
| Luxembourg | €25.88 | €41.49 | €73.75 | €70 |
| Malta | €8.70 | €14.86 | €22.42 | €25 |
| Netherlands | €18.72 | €31.96 | €44.81 | €55 |
| Poland | €9.70 | €16.33 | €27.22 | €25 |
| Portugal | €12.76 | €16.71 | €33.28 | €30 |
| Romania | €8.73 | €14.79 | €27.67 | €24 |
| Slovakia | €8.20 | €12.95 | €18.67 | €21 |
| Slovenia | €13.90 | €20.48 | €30.58 | €35 |
| Spain | €14.06 | €21.72 | €35.60 | €35 |
| Sweden | €19.22 | €25.89 | €32.48 | €45 |
Hourly figures in local currency. Contractor rate is the typical Deftridge rate for a senior Regulatory Researcher in the one-off task format.
Regulatory Researcher pay by US state
Typical contractor rate, highest first.
By level and format
United States. A manager earns 1.20 times the senior rate; a one-off task pays a higher hourly rate than a standing role because the work is fixed-scope.
| Level | Per hour |
|---|---|
| Senior | $125 |
| Manager | $145 |
Questions about Regulatory Researcher rates
What is the typical hourly rate for a Regulatory Researcher?
In the United States the typical rate for a senior Regulatory Researcher is $125 an hour (market median wage $74.30). Rates vary by country, state and level; the tables above list them.
Is this a salary?
No. The market median is an employee wage for reference. The Deftridge rate is what a part-time contractor in that role receives per hour, before tax.
How does level change the rate?
Levels scale the rate: specialist 0.85, senior 1.00, manager 1.20, director 1.45 and executive 1.75 of the senior rate, inside the country floor and cap.