2026 · Last updated 15 January 2026
Regulatory Affairs Officer salary in the Netherlands
EU lifecycle maintenance, variations, renewals and CMC dossiers. CMC regulatory specialists earn €5–10k above general RA; Amsterdam and Leiden pay at the top of the band.
By seniority and region (gross annual)
| Region | Junior | Medior | Senior |
|---|---|---|---|
| Randstad | €42.000 – €50.000 | €50.000 – €60.000 | €62.000 – €78.000 |
| Brabant / Limburg | €40.000 – €47.500 | €47.500 – €57.000 | €59.000 – €74.000 |
| North | €39.000 – €46.500 | €46.500 – €56.000 | €57.500 – €72.500 |
| Flanders | €44.000 – €52.500 | €52.500 – €63.000 | €65.000 – €82.000 |
Interim day rate: €600 – €850 (all-in, excl. VAT)
Factors that move the salary
- CMC / Module 3 ownership
- Reference member state procedure experience
- eCTD publishing and RIM systems
- First MAA / centralised procedure experience
- Medical device MDR overlap
Frequently asked questions
What does a Regulatory Affairs Officer earn in the Netherlands in 2026?
Medior €50.000 – €60.000, senior €62.000 – €78.000 gross per year in the Randstad. Interim day rates: €600–850.
What moves the salary up?
CMC / Module 3 ownership; Reference member state procedure experience; eCTD publishing and RIM systems; First MAA / centralised procedure experience; Medical device MDR overlap.
Does it differ by region?
Yes: Brabant / Limburg about -5 %, the north -7 %, Flanders +5 % gross with a different package structure.