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2026-2027 MedTech Compensation Guide

Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs

Base salary and total compensation benchmarks for 5 quality assurance and regulatory affairs roles, with the guide's notes on what moves the numbers.

Regulatory Affairs Specialist

Regulatory Affairs Specialist

$120k
Average total compensation
$115k
Average base salary
Base salary range
$85k to $140k
Total compensation range
$90k to $150k

The definition

Regulatory affairs professionals serve a critical function throughout a medical device's product lifecycle: leading premarket strategy, drafting regulatory submissions, and ensuring postmarket compliance.

Did you know?

FDA's Quality Management System Regulation became effective February 2, 2026, incorporating ISO 13485:2016 by reference. Regulatory professionals should connect applicable quality-system requirements with development, submissions, and postmarket responsibilities.

Quality Assurance Manager and Director

Quality Assurance Manager

$145k
Average total compensation
$130k
Average base salary
Base salary range
$90k to $170k
Total compensation range
$100k to $180k

Director of Quality Assurance

$195k
Average total compensation
$165k
Average base salary
Base salary range
$125k to $210k
Total compensation range
$140k to $260k

The definition

Quality Assurance leaders oversee systems and processes that support consistent product quality throughout the device lifecycle. Responsibilities may include risk management, supplier quality, corrective and preventive action, audits, and continuous improvement.

The market

For 2026-2027 planning, evaluate QA leaders against product complexity, manufacturing footprint, and quality-system responsibilities. Prioritize effective controls, quality issue resolution, and inspection readiness.

Did you know?

FDA's QMSR is now effective. Quality teams should maintain alignment with applicable requirements through documented processes, risk management, and effective oversight of suppliers and manufacturing activities.

VP of Regulatory Affairs and VP of Quality Assurance

VP of Regulatory Affairs

$265k
Average total compensation
$215k
Average base salary
Base salary range
$150k to $265k
Total compensation range
$170k to $315k

VP of Quality Assurance

$230k
Average total compensation
$190k
Average base salary
Base salary range
$130k to $245k
Total compensation range
$160k to $285k

Did you know?

Quality and regulatory executives coordinate product strategy, risk management, and lifecycle compliance. Analytics and automation can support oversight, but effective controls depend on reliable data, appropriate validation, and clear accountability. Benchmark leaders by portfolio complexity and organizational scope.

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