Food Safety Specialist Salary in Rochester, NY

How much does a Food Safety Specialist make in Rochester, NY?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Food Safety Specialist in Rochester, NY is $81,822. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $70,942 to $92,616, with most professionals earning between $61,036 and $102,443.

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Understand and actively participate in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities.

January 07, 2023

Implement, maintain, and improve SQF (Safety Quality Food) program and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices.

February 28, 2023

Demonstrated experience with Extension programming including delivery methods through established and emerging technologies.

March 10, 2023

Assist in the overall accountability of ensuring the food safety and humane handling system documentation are properly written, documented and posted to ensure regulatory and customer compliance and the production of high quality, safe and wholesome product.

March 11, 2023

Leads root cause analysis investigation of food safety incidents and effective implementation of corrective/preventive actions.

March 31, 2023

Act as a liaison and active partner between Corporate Food Safety, Retail and RSC Operations on matters such as the execution of food safety policies, processes, programs, tests and pilots which serve to enhance the Corporate Food Safety Program.

April 07, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Food Safety Specialist in Rochester, NY

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What is the average salary for Food Safety Specialist in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Food Safety Specialist in Rochester, NY. The base salary for Food Safety Specialist ranges from $70,942 to $92,616 with the average base salary of $81,822. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $73,288 to $98,227 with the average total cash compensation of $84,285.

View Average Salary for Food Safety Specialist as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$81,822	$70,942 - $92,616
Bonus	$2,463	$2,346 - $5,611
Total Pay	$84,285	$73,288 - $98,227

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Food Safety Specialist Salary Near Rochester, NY

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Rochester, NY
CITY, STATE Henrietta, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $70,942 - $92,616	COMPARE TO Rochester, NY 0%
CITY, STATE Buffalo, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,944 - $91,313	COMPARE TO Rochester, NY
CITY, STATE Niagara Falls, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,799 - $91,124	COMPARE TO Rochester, NY
CITY, STATE Clay, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $72,150 - $94,193	COMPARE TO Rochester, NY
CITY, STATE Syracuse, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $72,150 - $94,193	COMPARE TO Rochester, NY
CITY, STATE Jamestown, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $68,642 - $89,613	COMPARE TO Rochester, NY

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About Rochester, New York

Rochester is at 43°9′56″N 77°36′41″W / 43.16556°N 77.61139°W / 43.16556; -77.61139 (43.165496, −77.611504). The city is about 73 miles (120 km) east-northeast of Buffalo and about 87 miles (140 km) west of Syracuse and Albany, the state capital is 226 miles (360 km) to the east ; it sits on Lake Ontario's southern shore. The Genesee River bisects the city. Toronto, Canada is northwest 168 miles (270 km) and New York City is about 350 miles (560 km) to the southeast. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 37.1 square miles (96 km2), of which 35.8 square m...

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About Rochester, New York Rochester is at 43°9′56″N 77°36′41″W / 43.16556°N 77.61139°W / 43.16556; -77.61139 (43.165496, −77.611504). The city is about 73 miles (120 km) eas....More

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