As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Site Safety Manager in California is $103,779, equivalent to $50 per hour, $1,996 weekly, or $8,648 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 California vary widely, spanning from $84,807 to $125,581. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($93,849) and 75th percentile ($115,191), while top earners (90th percentile) make $125,581 per year. This $21,342 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, California Site Safety Manager often earn 10.3% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 22 companies. However, California currently ranks 2 nationwide for Site Safety Manager job salary. 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 $84,807 CA May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Site Safety Manager Salary $93,849 CA May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Site Safety Manager Salary $103,779 CA May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Site Safety Manager Salary $115,191 CA May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Site Safety Manager Salary $125,581 CA May 01, 2026
25% $93,849 10% $84,807 90% $125,581 75% $115,191 $103,779 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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Location Coachella, CA Avg. Salary $122,755 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $130,502 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $130,845 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $126,715 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $123,804 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $130,513 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $125,679 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $123,067 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $148,641 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $144,546 Date Updated May 01, 2026
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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


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