Functional Safety Manager Salary in the United States

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

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for a Functional Safety Manager in the United States is $100,416 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $48.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $122,392
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $91,135 to $111,919
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $82,686
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Functional Safety Manager Salaries by Percentile

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Monthly
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Weekly
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75th Percentile $111,919 $9,327 $2,152 $54
Average $100,416 $8,368 $1,931 $48
25th Percentile $91,135 $7,595 $1,753 $44
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Key Factors That Influence Functional Safety Manager Salaries

A Functional Safety 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 Functional Safety Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Functional Safety 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): $137,044
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $89,119
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $98,020
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $144,104
  • Expert (over 8 years): $161,646
Levels Salary
Safety Re... Level Functional Safety Manager$137,044
Safety Su... Level Functional Safety Manager$89,119
Functiona... Level Functional Safety Manager$98,020
Safety Se... Level Functional Safety Manager$144,104
Safety Di... Level Functional Safety Manager$161,646
$137,044 0 yr
$89,119 < 2 yrs
$98,020 2-4 yrs
$144,104 5-8 yrs
$161,646 > 8 yrs
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How Do Functional Safety 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 Functional Safety Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $111,181.
  • California: $110,759.
  • Massachusetts: $109,283.

Top Paying Cities for Functional Safety 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: $126,655
  • San Francisco: $125,410
  • Oakland: $122,628

What Skills Can Increase a Functional Safety 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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Skills Demand Percentage
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 Functional Safety Manager's salary.
  • Interviewing: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Interviewing
$105,437
5%
Analysis
$103,428
3%
Regulatory Compliance
$103,428
3%
Flexibility
$103,428
3%
Accountability
$103,428
3%
Dedication
$103,428
3%
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Functional Safety Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Functional Safety 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.

Last Updated on February 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Functional Safety Manager

Salaries for a Functional Safety Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $97,042 in 2023 to around $95,343 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Functional Safety Manager salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Functional Safety Manager Over Time

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