How much does a Hospital Safety Officer make in Chicago, IL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Hospital Safety Officer in Chicago, IL is $68,169. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $59,771 to $78,051, with most professionals earning between $52,125 and $87,048.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Hospital Safety Officer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Hospital Safety Officer Salary $52,125 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Hospital Safety Officer Salary $59,771 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Hospital Safety Officer Salary $68,169 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Hospital Safety Officer Salary $78,051 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Hospital Safety Officer Salary $87,048 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
25% $59,771 10% $52,125 90% $87,048 75% $78,051 $68,169 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Hospital Safety Officer ?

In the United States, the person within an organization responsible for the safe use of radiation and radioactive materials as well as regulatory compliance. An organization licensed by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to use radioactive materials must designate a Radiation Safety Officer in writing....

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Career Path for this job

  1. This Job:

    Hospital Safety Officer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Safety Representative II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
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Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
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70300
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Hospital Safety Officer in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Hospital Safety Officer ranges from $59,771 to $78,051 with the average base salary of $68,169. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $61,264 to $81,728 with the average total cash compensation of $70,300.

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