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As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an EHS Compliance Director in New York is $164,473 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $79.
However, an EHS Compliance Director's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:
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EHS Compliance Director Salaries by Percentile
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $174,803 | $14,567 | $3,362 | $84 |
| Average | $164,473 | $13,706 | $3,163 | $79 |
| 25th Percentile | $150,863 | $12,572 | $2,901 | $73 |
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An EHS Compliance Director'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.
Experience is a primary driver of an EHS Compliance Director'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:
| Job Role | Years of Experience | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| EHS Compliance Supervisor | 10+ years | $100,618 |
| EHS Compliance Manager | 10+ years | $129,378 |
| EHS Compliance Senior Manager | 10+ years | $148,132 |
| EHS Compliance Director | 10+ years | $164,457 |
| VP of EHS | 10+ years | $230,589 |
What Am I Worth?
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 EHS Compliance Directors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:
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:
EHS Compliance Director salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $184,118. While startup companies pay approximate $155,760.
| Company Size | Employees | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Startup | 1~50 | $155,760 |
| Growth Stage | 51~500 | $164,734 |
| Established | 501~5000 | $177,799 |
| Enterprise | 5000+ | $184,118 |
For EHS Compliance Director roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 20% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Business Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 10% above the average. In contrast, EHS Compliance Director positions in Transportation or Software & Networking typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view EHS Compliance Director as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.
| Industry Sector | Average Annual Salary | Average Hourly Rate | Pay vs.Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerospace & Defense | $180,920 | $87.0 | 10% |
| Business Services | $180,920 | $87.0 | 10% |
| Construction | $180,920 | $87.0 | 10% |
| Energy & Utilities | $180,920 | $87.0 | 10% |
| Healthcare | $180,920 | $87.0 | 10% |
Understanding how an EHS Compliance Director'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.
| Annual Salary | Monthly Pay | Weekly Pay | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75th Percentile | $174,803 | $14,567 | $3,362 | $84 |
| Average | $164,473 | $13,706 | $3,163 | $79 |
| 25th Percentile | $150,863 | $12,572 | $2,901 | $73 |
For an EHS Compliance Director, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the VP of EHS role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $230,590 - a projected growth of 40% over your current level.
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