Process Safety Engineer Salary in the United States

Process Safety Engineer Salary

How much does a Process Safety Engineer make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Process Safety Engineer in the United States is $62,719. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $56,891 to $68,043, with most professionals earning between $51,584 and $72,889.

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10th Percentile Process Safety Engineer Salary $51,584 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Process Safety Engineer Salary $56,891 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Process Safety Engineer Salary $62,719 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Process Safety Engineer Salary $68,043 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Process Safety Engineer Salary $72,889 US April 01, 2025
25% $56,891 10% $51,584 90% $72,889 75% $68,043 $62,719 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Process Safety Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Env., Health, and Safety Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Process Safety Engineer in the United States. The base salary for Process Safety Engineer ranges from $56,891 to $68,043 with the average base salary of $62,719. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $56,891 to $68,043 with the average total cash compensation of $62,719.

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