The salary of a 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 a Safety Director in the United States is $165,048. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $137,828 to a high of $192,883, with most professionals earning between $150,800 and $179,618.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $179,618 | $14,968 | $3,454 | $86 |
| Average | $165,048 | $13,754 | $3,174 | $79 |
| 25th Percentile | $150,800 | $12,567 | $2,900 | $73 |
An entry-level Safety Director with less than 1 year of experience earns about $156,329. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $157,605. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $159,306. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $161,858, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $165,048.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Safety Director | $156,329 |
| Intermediate Level Safety Director | $157,605 |
| Senior Level Safety Director | $159,306 |
| Specialist Level Safety Director | $161,858 |
| Expert Level Safety Director | $165,048 |
| Entry Level | 5% |
| Mid Level | 5% |
| Senior Level | 3% |
| Top Level | 2% |
| 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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| Core Compensation | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Base Salary | $165,048 | 73.2% | ||
| Bonus | $0 | 0.0% | ||
| Value of Benefits | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Social Security | $12,626 | 5.6% | ||
| 401K/403B | $6,932 | 3.1% | ||
| Disability | $3,301 | 1.5% | ||
| Healthcare | $8,352 | 3.7% | ||
| Pension | $8,913 | 4.0% | ||
| Time Off | $20,314 | 9.0% | ||
| Total Compensation | $225,486 | 100% | ||
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