How much does a Safety Coordinator make?

The average salary for a Safety Coordinator is $71,306 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 1752 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Safety Coordinator employees in United States.

The highest salary for a Safety Coordinator in United States is $89,388 per year.

The lowest salary for a Safety Coordinator in United States is $57,115 per year.

If you are thinking of becoming a Safety Coordinator or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Safety Coordinator.

Glassdoor's anonymous ratings indicate that around 69% of safety coordinators are content with their salary. While there are several factors that impact pay, including the industry and location a safety manager works in, many can make an additional $5,035.55 yearly in bonuses and profit sharing.

The average salary of a safety coordinator is $66,270.28, but total pay can be as high as $109,302.88 down to $46,799.59. While there is a wide range of pay for this position, being promoted to a senior safety coordinator, which is the next step in the average career path for this role, can also lead to an increase in overall salary.

If you're looking to increase your salary as a safety coordinator, becoming certified as a Certified Safety Professionals (CSP) can help. Before you can register as a CSP, you must have at least four years of experience as a safety coordinator and a Bachelor's degree. The degree itself may also naturally increase your salary if it is in a related field, such as health and safety. Most safety coordinators have two to four years of experience in the position, and having more experience than average can also push your salary towards the high end of the range.

Two of the main ways to gain a higher salary are searching for a new safety coordinator job and asking for a raise in your current position. One of the first things you should do when looking for a higher salary is research the market rate for safety coordinators in your area with your level of expertise.

If you're asking for a raise, consider both what you are being paid and the market rate, as well as recent job performance or new responsibilities. When negotiating a new job offer, you can evaluate their offer by the market rate and make a counteroffer, usually for 10% to 20%.