Food Safety Technician Salary in Virginia Beach, VA

How much does a Food Safety Technician make in Virginia Beach, VA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Food Safety Technician in Virginia Beach, VA is $48,221. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $36,266 to a high of $60,110, with most professionals earning between $41,964 and $54,444.

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Common responsibilities of a Food Safety Technician

Communicates all matters relating to safety and health in the work area and positively promote safety in our operations.

January 12, 2023

Understands and complies with all general and specific safe job procedures that apply to your job.

April 08, 2023

Demonstrate reliability and good work ethics, quality work performance, attention to detail is a must, and maintain a good working relationship with all other departments.

September 25, 2022

Monitors associates' work practices and addresses any deficiencies noticed immediately while continually evaluating potential for foreign material contamination while in assigned work areas.

February 18, 2023

Provide various food safety documentation requested by customers (SQF cert, Non-GMO cert, etc.

April 23, 2023

Maintains food safety and quality standards and effective documentation to ensure the company is in compliance with best practices for food safety and quality.

April 28, 2023

Reports food safety and quality issues to supervisors, performing corrective actions as necessary.

May 06, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Food Safety Technician in Virginia Beach, VA

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48221

Average Total Cash Compensation

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49198

What is the average salary for Food Safety Technician 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 Technician in Virginia Beach, VA. The base salary for Food Safety Technician ranges from $41,964 to $54,444 with the average base salary of $48,221. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $42,418 to $55,927 with the average total cash compensation of $49,198.

View Average Salary for Food Safety Technician as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$48,221	$41,964 - $54,444
Bonus	$977	$455 - $1,483
Total Pay	$49,198	$42,418 - $55,927

* 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 Technician Salary Near Virginia Beach, VA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Virginia Beach, VA
CITY, STATE Norfolk, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $41,331 - $53,624	COMPARE TO Virginia Beach, VA
CITY, STATE Chesapeake, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $41,279 - $53,556	COMPARE TO Virginia Beach, VA
CITY, STATE Portsmouth, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $41,331 - $53,624	COMPARE TO Virginia Beach, VA
CITY, STATE Hampton, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $41,560 - $53,920	COMPARE TO Virginia Beach, VA
CITY, STATE Suffolk, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $41,308 - $53,593	COMPARE TO Virginia Beach, VA
CITY, STATE Newport News, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $41,560 - $53,920	COMPARE TO Virginia Beach, VA

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About Virginia Beach, Virginia

Virginia Beach is located at 36°51′02″N 75°58′40″W / 36.8506°N 75.9779°W / 36.8506; -75.9779 (Virginia Beach). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 497 square miles (1,290 km2), of which 249 square miles (640 km2) is land and 248 square miles (640 km2) (49.9%) is water. It is the largest city in Virginia by total area and third-largest city land area. The average elevation is 12 feet (3.7 m) above sea level. A major portion of the city drains to the Chesapeake Bay by way of the Lynnhaven River and its tributaries. The city is located at the southeaster...

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