Regulatory Compliance Specialist Jobs in California

Regulatory Compliance Specialist jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in life sciences, financial services, healthcare, and technology across a seniority range from entry-level analysts through senior compliance managers. The largest hiring metros are Los Angeles, San Diego, and the San Francisco Bay Area, where employers like Johnson and Johnson, Wells Fargo, and Kaiser Permanente maintain significant compliance functions. The most in-demand specialties include FDA regulatory affairs, financial compliance, and environmental health and safety. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles24+
Top employerAbbott
Top cityAlameda, CA
Cities hiring14
Work type100% On-site
Top industryBiotechnology

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Pulmuone Foods USA Inc.
R&D - Regulatory Compliance Specialist II
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Pulmuone Foods USA Inc.
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R&D - Regulatory Compliance Specialist II
Pulmuone Foods USA Inc.
Fullerton, California
Compliance & Legal
Quality Control
$80k - $90k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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UC Irvine Health
Regulatory and Compliance Healthcare Specialist
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UC Irvine Health
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Regulatory and Compliance Healthcare Specialist
UC Irvine Health
Placentia, California
Compliance & Legal
Healthcare Administration
$34 - $61/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Resource Environmental Solutions, LLC
Regulatory Specialist IV
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Resource Environmental Solutions, LLC
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Regulatory Specialist IV
Resource Environmental Solutions, LLC
Sacramento, California
Compliance & Legal
Environmental & Physical Sciences
Environmental Science
$102k - $125k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
501-1,000

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Amazon.com
Sr. Regulatory Affairs Specialist
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Amazon.com
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Sr. Regulatory Affairs Specialist
Amazon.com
Sunnyvale, California
Compliance & Legal
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Healthcare Administration
Compliance & Risk
$171k - $231k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Abbott
Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist
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Abbott
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Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist
Abbott
Alameda, California
Compliance & Legal
Healthcare Administration
Compliance & Risk
$90k - $180k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Regulatory Compliance Specialist Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Alameda
5 jobs
Irvine
3 jobs
San Jose
3 jobs
Pleasanton
2 jobs
Sunnyvale
2 jobs
Fullerton
1 jobs
Huntington Beach
1 jobs
Ontario
1 jobs
Placentia
1 jobs

Regulatory Compliance Specialist Job Market in California

A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Abbott
    Abbott6
  • Procept BioRobotics
    Procept BioRobotics3
  • Edwards Lifesciences
    Edwards Lifesciences2
  • Evalve
    Evalve2
  • AMF Pharma
    AMF Pharma1

Top Industries Hiring

  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals10
  • Medical Devices9
  • Education2
  • Healthcare & Medical Services2
  • Construction & Real Estate1

What California Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in regulatory compliance specialist jobs across California.

  • Bachelor's degree in life sciences, business, law, or a related field required
  • Demonstrated knowledge of California-specific regulations such as CCPA and CDPH requirements
  • Experience interpreting and applying federal and state regulatory frameworks in an industry setting
  • Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP) or equivalent credential strongly preferred
  • Proficiency with compliance management software and audit documentation tools
  • Strong written communication skills for preparing regulatory submissions and internal reports

Regulatory Compliance Specialist Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a regulatory compliance specialist in California?

The most direct path is a bachelor's degree in a field relevant to your target industry, such as life sciences for pharmaceutical or medical device roles, or finance or business for banking and fintech compliance. California does not issue a universal state license for this role, but specific sectors add credentials: FDA-regulated industries favor the Regulatory Affairs Certification (RAC) from RAPS, while financial services firms look for the CCEP or a FINRA registration. Building experience through an entry analyst or quality assurance role is the standard California hiring path.

How much do regulatory compliance specialists make in California?

Regulatory compliance specialists in California earn a median of about $96,980 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $57,530 for the lowest 10% to over $158,280 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire regulatory compliance specialists in California?

Employers hiring regulatory compliance specialists in California right now include Abbott, Procept BioRobotics, and Edwards Lifesciences, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. California's density of biotech firms, large health systems, and federally regulated financial institutions means compliance hiring is steady across both large corporations and mid-sized companies throughout the year.

Which California cities have the most regulatory compliance specialist jobs?

Alameda, Irvine, and San Jose have the most regulatory compliance specialist openings in California. Los Angeles and the Bay Area drive volume through their concentration of financial services firms, technology companies, and healthcare networks, while San Diego's large biotech and pharmaceutical cluster generates consistent demand specifically for FDA regulatory affairs and clinical compliance specialists.

Are there remote regulatory compliance specialist jobs in California?

Yes, and more than most fields. About 0% of regulatory compliance specialist openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting that much of the work involves policy review, documentation, and audit reporting rather than on-site operations. Roles focused on data privacy, financial compliance, and policy writing tend to be the most remote-friendly, while positions requiring facility inspections or lab oversight typically require an on-site presence.

How can I get hired as a regulatory compliance specialist in California with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry point is a quality assurance associate, compliance analyst, or regulatory affairs coordinator role, which large California employers use as training-ground positions. Life sciences companies in San Diego's biotech corridor and Bay Area medtech firms regularly hire candidates without direct compliance experience if they hold a relevant degree and have exposure to regulated environments through internships or lab work. Pursuing the RAC entry-level credential from RAPS or completing a paralegal or compliance certificate from a California community college adds a measurable edge when competing against other candidates.

Where can I find and apply to regulatory compliance specialist jobs in California?

You can find and apply to regulatory compliance specialist jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings updated regularly. Search by city, industry, or experience level to narrow results to roles that fit your background, then apply directly to the employers posting them.

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