Food Safety Inspector Salary in the United States

Food Safety Inspector Salary

How much does a Food Safety Inspector make?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Food Safety Inspector in the United States is $44,757. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $40,333 to $50,403, with most professionals earning between $36,304 and $55,543.

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Food Safety Inspector Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Food Safety Inspector Salary $36,304 US March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Food Safety Inspector Salary $40,333 US March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Food Safety Inspector Salary $44,757 US March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Food Safety Inspector Salary $50,403 US March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Food Safety Inspector Salary $55,543 US March 01, 2025
25% $40,333 10% $36,304 90% $55,543 75% $50,403 $44,757 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Food Safety Inspector

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    Product Inspector II

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
40333
50403
44757

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
40788
51351
45377
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Food Safety Inspector in the United States. The base salary for Food Safety Inspector ranges from $40,333 to $50,403 with the average base salary of $44,757. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $40,788 to $51,351 with the average total cash compensation of $45,377.

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