The salary of an Environmental, Health and Safety Director in the United States varies depending on several factors, including experience, location, education level, marketing trend and company sizes.
As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Environmental, Health and Safety Director in the United States is $154,767. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $140,444 to $172,123, with most professionals earning between $127,404 and $187,925.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $172,123 | $14,344 | $3,310 | $83 |
| Average | $154,767 | $12,897 | $2,976 | $74 |
| 25th Percentile | $140,444 | $11,704 | $2,701 | $68 |
An entry-level Environmental, Health and Safety Director with less than 1 year of experience earns about $149,423. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $150,064. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $151,133. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $152,629, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $154,767.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Environmental, Health and Safety Director | $149,423 |
| Intermediate Level Environmental, Health and Safety Director | $150,064 |
| Senior Level Environmental, Health and Safety Director | $151,133 |
| Specialist Level Environmental, Health and Safety Director | $152,629 |
| Expert Level Environmental, Health and Safety Director | $154,767 |
| Entry Level | 3% |
| Mid Level | 3% |
| Senior Level | 2% |
| Top Level | 1% |
| Experienced | 0% |
Salaries in the United States differ widely between states due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
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Salaries in the United States can vary greatly between cities due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
As of April 01, 2025, our research reveals a significant shift in Environmental, Health and Safety Director compensation over the past six years. For example, the median salary increased from $152,823 in 2023 to approximately $150,403 in 2024. (For a detailed analysis of Environmental, Health and Safety Director salary trends, click here.)
Key factors like location, experience, industry demand, and economic growth significantly influence salary variations, making them important to consider.
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| Core Compensation | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Base Salary | $154,767 | 73.0% | ||
| Bonus | $0 | 0.0% | ||
| Value of Benefits | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Social Security | $11,840 | 5.6% | ||
| 401K/403B | $6,500 | 3.1% | ||
| Disability | $3,095 | 1.5% | ||
| Healthcare | $8,352 | 3.9% | ||
| Pension | $8,357 | 3.9% | ||
| Time Off | $19,048 | 9.0% | ||
| Total Compensation | $211,960 | 100% | ||
| Degree Level | % of user with this level of education |
|---|---|
| No Diploma | 6.3% |
| High School | 12.5% |
| Bachelors | 31.3% |
| Masters | 43.8% |
| Doctorate | 6.3% |
What Am I Worth?
The average annual salary of Environmental, Health and Safety Director is $154,767. In case you are finding an easy salary calculator, the average hourly pay of Environmental, Health and Safety Director is $74; the average weekly pay of Environmental, Health and Safety Director is $2,976; the average monthly pay of Environmental, Health and Safety Director is $12,897.
An Environmental, Health and Safety Director's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, an Environmental, Health and Safety Director earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of an Environmental, Health and Safety Director is $195,208.
The highest pay for Environmental, Health and Safety Director is $187,925.
The lowest pay for Environmental, Health and Safety Director is $127,404.
Oversees organizational compliance with local, state and federal environment, health and safety regulations. Ensures that environmental policy and procedure manuals are available and updated at all times. Ensures compliance with all environmental, health and safety regulations, and keeps abreast of any changes to laws and regulations that impact the organization. Ensures projects are completed on time and within budget. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a unit/department head. Manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. Typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience.
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