AI Regulatory Analyst Salary.
Across 83 U.S. cities.
$105,000
national median salary
$80,000 to $130,000. Last updated April 2026.
Highest Paying
$147,000
San Francisco, CA
Best Purchasing Power
$110,000
Boulder, CO
Lowest Paying
$81,000
Charleston, WV
Salary data sourced from SEC filings, H-1B Labor Condition Applications (DOL), Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, and aggregated job postings across 50+ platforms. Ranges reflect 25th to 75th percentile for full-time positions. Cost-of-living adjustments use Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (2025 index). Last updated April 2026.
The average AI Regulatory Analyst salary in the United States is $105,000 in 2026, with the full range spanning $80,000 at the 25th percentile to $130,000 at the 75th. San Francisco pays the most at $147,000, while Boulder offers the best purchasing power after cost-of-living adjustments. Expertise in evolving AI regulations like the EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF, and sector-specific rules in healthcare and finance drives compensation.
AI Regulatory Analyst salary by city
Skills that increase AI Regulatory Analyst pay
The skills below command measurable salary premiums for AI Regulatory Analysts based on job posting data. Learning the top skill here could add $14,700 to your annual compensation.
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What you should know
Expertise in evolving AI regulations like the EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF, and sector-specific rules in healthcare and finance drives compensation. Analysts who can operationalize compliance requirements into technical controls earn premiums. Legal backgrounds combined with AI technical understanding create the widest salary advantages.
Junior regulatory analysts start at $70,000 to $85,000. Mid-level analysts with EU AI Act or HIPAA AI experience reach $100,000 to $120,000. Senior regulatory leads earn $125,000 to $155,000. Directors of AI compliance at large enterprises or AI companies can reach $170,000 to $210,000.
Bonuses of 10% to 15% are standard, often tied to successful audit outcomes or regulatory milestone completion. Equity is available at AI companies building compliance tooling. Consulting rates for independent AI regulatory experts range from $200 to $400 per hour.