As of October 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Site Safety Manager in the US is $94,074, equivalent to $45 per hour, $1,809 weekly, or $7,840 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Site Safety Manager in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Site Safety Manager in the US vary widely, spanning from $76,875 to $113,851. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($85,072) and 75th percentile ($104,426), while top earners (90th percentile) make $113,851 per year. This $19,354 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Leadership or CPR, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Site Safety Manager often earn 10.7% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 22 companies and industry startups. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Site Safety Manager Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Site Safety Manager Salary $76,875 US October 01, 2026
25th Percentile Site Safety Manager Salary $85,072 US October 01, 2026
50th Percentile Site Safety Manager Salary $94,074 US October 01, 2026
75th Percentile Site Safety Manager Salary $104,426 US October 01, 2026
90th Percentile Site Safety Manager Salary $113,851 US October 01, 2026
25% $85,072 10% $76,875 90% $113,851 75% $104,426 $94,074 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Site Safety Manager ?

In the construction industry, site managers, often referred to as construction managers, site agents or building managers, are responsible for the day-to-day on site running of a construction project. Site managers are required to keep within the timescale and budget of a project, and manage any delays or problems encountered on-site during a construction project. Also involved in the role is the managing of quality control, health and safety checks and the inspection of work carried out. Many site managers will be involved before site activity takes place, and are responsible for managing com...

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    Safety Supervisor

    3 - 5 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Site Safety Manager

    5 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Safety Senior Manager


    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 Site Safety Manager in the United States. The base salary for Site Safety Manager ranges from $85,072 to $104,426 with the average base salary of $94,074. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $111,974 to $156,631 with the average total cash compensation of $132,577.

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