How much does a Safety Manager make?

The average salary for a Safety Manager is $96,537 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 3008 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Safety Manager employees in United States.

The highest salary for a Safety Manager in United States is $121,525 per year.

The lowest salary for a Safety Manager in United States is $77,520 per year.

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

Safety managers earn pay similar to environmental scientists, environmental specialists, construction inspectors, building inspectors. They earn pay slightly below health and safety engineers. Safety managers who work in hospital settings, whether state, local, or private, often earn higher pay than safety managers who work in other government, construction or management settings. Pay is expected to remain steady, as is demand.

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In Glassdoor's anonymous ratings, around 74% of safety managers are satisfied with the salary they make at their current position. You may make $17,703.14 on average in additional pay throughout the year as a safety manager. Additional pay includes commissions, bonuses, profit sharing, and overtime.

Most safety managers have two to four years of experience, and the average salary is $78,834.22. Total pay ranges from $63,709.66 to $148,688.30. Salary tends to increase with experience, but education can also move you to a higher pay range. If you want to be promoted to earn more, senior safety manager is the next step in the usual career path of a safety manager.

If you want to make more money while working as a safety manager, there are several ways to consider. Almost all safety managers have a bachelor's degree in a related field, such as engineering, health and safety, or biology. If you don't have a degree, then earning one can open up higher paying positions. Certification from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, known as the OSHA, isn't required for most safety managers — but it can increase your value and your starting salary. Common certifications include the Certified Safety Professional and Occupational Health and Safety Technologist.

When preparing to negotiate a higher salary as a safety manager, it's important to know the average salary in your area. You can compare it to your current salary to see where you stand and filter out vacancies that don't meet the salary you're looking for.

You have more negotiating power when you have a new job offer, but asking for a raise is also a viable option. The one you choose depends on the availability of jobs in your area and how much you like your company's pay, culture, and benefits. You should ask for a 10% to 20% increase in pay.