As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Site Safety Manager in Illinois is $95,896, equivalent to $46 per hour, $1,844 weekly, or $7,991 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 Illinois vary widely, spanning from $78,363 to $116,056. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($86,718) and 75th percentile ($106,448), while top earners (90th percentile) make $116,056 per year. This $19,730 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, Illinois Site Safety Manager often earn 1.9% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 22 companies. However, Illinois currently ranks 14 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 $78,363 IL August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Site Safety Manager Salary $86,718 IL August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Site Safety Manager Salary $95,896 IL August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Site Safety Manager Salary $106,448 IL August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Site Safety Manager Salary $116,056 IL August 01, 2026
25% $86,718 10% $78,363 90% $116,056 75% $106,448 $95,896 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 Cicero, IL Avg. Salary $126,576 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Mount Prospect, IL Avg. Salary $124,843 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Abingdon, IL Avg. Salary $115,361 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adair, IL Avg. Salary $115,082 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Addieville, IL Avg. Salary $116,806 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Addison, IL Avg. Salary $125,055 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Akin, IL Avg. Salary $115,002 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Albany, IL Avg. Salary $115,236 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Albers, IL Avg. Salary $116,963 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Albion, IL Avg. Salary $114,508 Date Updated August 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


    Bachelor's Degree

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