What are the main factors that influence a Functional Safety Engineer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Functional Safety Engineer's salary?

A Functional Safety Engineer's salary grows with experience: an Functional Safety Engineer (0-2 years)earns $74,222, an Environmental Health & Safety Administrator II (2-4 years)earns $88,811, an Environmental Health & Safety Administrator III (4-7 years)earns $107,172, an Environmental Health & Safety Administrator IV (7+ years)earns $131,062, an Environmental Health & Safety Administrator V (7-10 years)earns $160,087,

What are the highest paying states for a Functional Safety Engineer?

Functional Safety Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Functional Safety Engineer roles are District of Columbia $81,183, California $80,875, Massachusetts $79,797. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Functional Safety Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Functional Safety Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Functional Safety Manager: $102,464; Environmental Safety Engineer: $100,053; Construction Safety Engineer: $98,106; Crash Safety Engineer: $94,635; Fire Safety Engineer: $87,977.

Functional Safety Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Functional Safety Engineer make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Functional Safety Engineer in Delaware is $74,423 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $36.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $89,112
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $68,476 to $82,111
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $63,062

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Functional Safety Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$82,111	$6,843	$1,579	$39
Average	$74,423	$6,202	$1,431	$36
25th Percentile	$68,476	$5,706	$1,317	$33

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Key Factors That Influence Functional Safety Engineer Salaries

A Functional Safety Engineer'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 Functional Safety Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Functional Safety Engineer'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): $74,222
Early Career (1-2 years): $88,811
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $107,172
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $131,062
Expert (over 8 years): $160,087

Levels	Salary
Functiona... Level Functional Safety Engineer	$74,222
Environme... Level Functional Safety Engineer	$88,811
Environme... Level Functional Safety Engineer	$107,172
Environme... Level Functional Safety Engineer	$131,062
Environme... Level Functional Safety Engineer	$160,087

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How Do Functional Safety Engineer 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 Functional Safety Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $81,183.
California: $80,875.
Massachusetts: $79,797.

District of Columbia $81,183 California $80,875 Massachusetts $79,797 Washington $79,504 New Jersey $79,475 Alaska $79,372 Connecticut $78,360 New York $77,949

Hawaii $76,637 Rhode Island $76,021 Maryland $75,603 Minnesota $75,031 Colorado $74,811 Illinois $74,738 Oregon $74,459 Delaware $74,254

New Hampshire $74,125 Virginia $73,836 Pennsylvania $72,993 Nevada $72,568 North Dakota $72,428 Michigan $72,208 Wisconsin $72,128 Vermont $71,966

Texas $71,519 Maine $71,490 Arizona $71,446 Ohio $71,394 Georgia $70,720 Indiana $70,383 Wyoming $70,317 Utah $70,214

Iowa $70,170 Kansas $69,818 Louisiana $69,715 North Carolina $69,679 Missouri $69,664 Florida $69,378 Montana $69,224 Nebraska $69,077

Kentucky $68,997 South Carolina $68,703 Tennessee $68,520 Idaho $68,447 New Mexico $67,912 Oklahoma $67,794 Alabama $67,362 South Dakota $66,636

Arkansas $66,240 West Virginia $66,027 Mississippi $65,389

Top Paying Cities for Functional Safety Engineers

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:

Lincoln: $76,850
Little Creek: $76,138
Magnolia: $76,454

Lincoln, DE $76,850 Little Creek, DE $76,138 Magnolia, DE $76,454 Milford, DE $76,850 Marydel, DE $75,852 Millsboro, DE $76,850 Millville, DE $77,363 Milton, DE $76,850

Nassau, DE $76,850 Ocean View, DE $77,363 Rehoboth Beach, DE $77,363 Seaford, DE $76,043 Selbyville, DE $77,363 Smyrna, DE $75,764 Viola, DE $76,454 Woodside, DE $76,234

Bear, DE $75,207 Newark, DE $75,237 Claymont, DE $75,295 Delaware City, DE $75,237 Hockessin, DE $75,295 Kirkwood, DE $75,237 Middletown, DE $75,610 Montchanin, DE $75,295

New Castle, DE $75,295 Odessa, DE $75,713 Port Penn, DE $75,031 Rockland, DE $75,295 Saint Georges, DE $75,237 Townsend, DE $75,603 Winterthur, DE $75,295 Lewes, DE $76,850

Wilmington, DE $75,295 Dover, DE $76,102 Dover Afb, DE $76,278 Bethany Beach, DE $77,363 Bethel, DE $76,043 Bridgeville, DE $76,850 Camden Wyoming, DE $76,182 Cheswold, DE $75,926

Clayton, DE $75,735 Dagsboro, DE $77,363 Delmar, DE $76,043 Ellendale, DE $76,850 Felton, DE $76,850 Fenwick Island, DE $77,363 Frankford, DE $77,363 Frederica, DE $76,850

Georgetown, DE $76,850 Greenwood, DE $76,850 Harbeson, DE $76,850 Harrington, DE $76,850 Hartly, DE $75,698 Houston, DE $76,850 Kenton, DE $75,735 Laurel, DE $76,043

Yorklyn, DE $75,295

Functional Safety Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Functional Safety Engineer'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.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

$68,476

Average $74,423/year

$82,111

$5,706

Average $6,202/month

$6,843

$1,317

Average $1,431/week

$1,579

$33

Average $36/hour

$39

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$82,111	$6,843	$1,579	$39
Average	$74,423	$6,202	$1,431	$36
25th Percentile	$68,476	$5,706	$1,317	$33

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