Safety Program Manager Salary in the United States

How much does a Safety Program Manager make in the United States?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Safety Program Manager in the United States is $98,596 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $47.

However, a Safety Program Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $117,981
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $88,067 to $108,743
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $78,481
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Safety Program Manager Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $108,743 $9,062 $2,091 $52
Average $98,596 $8,216 $1,896 $47
25th Percentile $88,067 $7,339 $1,694 $42
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Key Factors That Influence Safety Program Manager Salaries

A Safety Program Manager's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Safety Program Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Safety Program Manager's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $140,276
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $91,212
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $100,318
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $147,442
  • Expert (over 8 years): $165,424
Levels Salary
Safety Re... Level Safety Program Manager$140,276
Safety Su... Level Safety Program Manager$91,212
Safety Pr... Level Safety Program Manager$100,318
Safety Se... Level Safety Program Manager$147,442
Safety Di... Level Safety Program Manager$165,424
$140,276 0 yr
$91,212 < 2 yrs
$100,318 2-4 yrs
$147,442 5-8 yrs
$165,424 > 8 yrs
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How Do Safety Program Manager Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Safety Program Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $109,166.
  • California: $108,752.
  • Massachusetts: $107,303.

Top Paying Cities for Safety Program Managers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $124,360
  • San Francisco: $123,137
  • Oakland: $120,406

What Skills Can Increase a Safety Program Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 8.36% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • CPR (Mentioned in 2.11% Job Postings): Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) combines rescue breathing (mouth-to-mouth) and chest compressions to temporarily pump enough blood to the brain until specialized treatment is available.
  • Safety Standards (Mentioned in 1.47% Job Postings): Safety standards are designed to ensure the safety of products, activities and processes, etc. They may be advisory or compulsory and are normally laid down by an advisory or regulatory body that may be either voluntary or statutory.
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Leadership 8.36%
CPR 2.11%
Safety Standards 1.47%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Safety Program Manager's salary.
  • Accountability: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Safety Management: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Accountability
 $101,554
3%
Safety Management
 $101,554
3%
Regulatory Compliance
 $101,554
3%
Analysis
 $101,554
3%
Continuous Improvement
 $100,568
2%
Risk Assessment
 $100,568
2%
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Safety Program Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Safety Program Manager's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$88,067
Average $98,596/year
$108,743
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Average $8,216/month
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$1,694
Average $1,896/week
$2,091
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Average $47/hour
$52
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $108,743 $9,062 $2,091 $52
Average $98,596 $8,216 $1,896 $47
25th Percentile $88,067 $7,339 $1,694 $42

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Salary Trends for Safety Program Manager

Salaries for a Safety Program Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $99,310 in 2023 to around $97,572 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Safety Program Manager salary trends, .

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