What are the main factors that influence a Functional Safety Engineer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Functional Safety Engineer's salary?

A Functional Safety Engineer's salary grows with experience: an Functional Safety Engineer (0-2 years)earns $74,364, an Environmental Health & Safety Administrator II (2-4 years)earns $88,990, an Environmental Health & Safety Administrator III (4-7 years)earns $107,413, an Environmental Health & Safety Administrator IV (7+ years)earns $131,358, an Environmental Health & Safety Administrator V (7-10 years)earns $160,422,

What are the highest paying states for a Functional Safety Engineer?

Functional Safety Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Functional Safety Engineer roles are District of Columbia $81,912, California $81,601, Massachusetts $80,514. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Functional Safety Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Functional Safety Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Health And Safety Engineer: $103,120; Functional Safety Manager: $100,423; Environmental Safety Engineer: $100,083; Product Safety Engineer: $88,941; Senior Safety Engineer: $85,187.

Functional Safety Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Functional Safety Engineer make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Functional Safety Engineer in Delaware is $74,921 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $36.

However, a Functional Safety Engineer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $89,378
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $68,611 to $82,488
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $62,866

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Functional Safety Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$82,488	$6,874	$1,586	$40
Average	$74,921	$6,243	$1,441	$36
25th Percentile	$68,611	$5,718	$1,319	$33

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Key Factors That Influence Functional Safety Engineer Salaries

A Functional Safety Engineer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Functional Safety Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Functional Safety Engineer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $74,364
Early Career (1-2 years): $88,990
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $107,413
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $131,358
Expert (over 8 years): $160,422

Levels	Salary
Functiona... Level Functional Safety Engineer	$74,364
Environme... Level Functional Safety Engineer	$88,990
Environme... Level Functional Safety Engineer	$107,413
Environme... Level Functional Safety Engineer	$131,358
Environme... Level Functional Safety Engineer	$160,422

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How Do Functional Safety Engineer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Functional Safety Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $81,912.
California: $81,601.
Massachusetts: $80,514.

District of Columbia $81,912 California $81,601 Massachusetts $80,514 Washington $80,218 New Jersey $80,188 Alaska $80,084 Connecticut $79,063 New York $78,649

Hawaii $77,325 Rhode Island $76,704 Maryland $76,282 Minnesota $75,705 Colorado $75,483 Illinois $75,409 Oregon $75,128 Delaware $74,921

New Hampshire $74,790 Virginia $74,499 Pennsylvania $73,648 Nevada $73,219 North Dakota $73,078 Michigan $72,856 Wisconsin $72,775 Vermont $72,612

Texas $72,161 Maine $72,131 Arizona $72,087 Ohio $72,035 Georgia $71,355 Indiana $71,014 Wyoming $70,948 Utah $70,844

Iowa $70,800 Kansas $70,445 Louisiana $70,341 North Carolina $70,304 Missouri $70,289 Florida $70,001 Montana $69,845 Nebraska $69,698

Kentucky $69,616 South Carolina $69,320 Tennessee $69,135 Idaho $69,061 New Mexico $68,521 Oklahoma $68,403 Alabama $67,966 South Dakota $67,234

Arkansas $66,834 West Virginia $66,620 Mississippi $65,976

Top Paying Cities for Functional Safety Engineers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $77,539
Little Creek: $76,822
Magnolia: $77,140

Lincoln, DE $77,539 Little Creek, DE $76,822 Magnolia, DE $77,140 Milford, DE $77,539 Marydel, DE $76,533 Millsboro, DE $77,539 Millville, DE $78,057 Milton, DE $77,539

Nassau, DE $77,539 Ocean View, DE $78,057 Rehoboth Beach, DE $78,057 Seaford, DE $76,726 Selbyville, DE $78,057 Smyrna, DE $76,445 Viola, DE $77,140 Woodside, DE $76,918

Bear, DE $75,882 Newark, DE $75,912 Claymont, DE $75,971 Delaware City, DE $75,912 Hockessin, DE $75,971 Kirkwood, DE $75,912 Middletown, DE $76,289 Montchanin, DE $75,971

New Castle, DE $75,971 Odessa, DE $76,393 Port Penn, DE $75,705 Rockland, DE $75,971 Saint Georges, DE $75,912 Townsend, DE $76,282 Winterthur, DE $75,971 Lewes, DE $77,539

Wilmington, DE $75,971 Dover, DE $76,785 Dover Afb, DE $76,962 Bethany Beach, DE $78,057 Bethel, DE $76,726 Bridgeville, DE $77,539 Camden Wyoming, DE $76,866 Cheswold, DE $76,607

Clayton, DE $76,415 Dagsboro, DE $78,057 Delmar, DE $76,726 Ellendale, DE $77,539 Felton, DE $77,539 Fenwick Island, DE $78,057 Frankford, DE $78,057 Frederica, DE $77,539

Georgetown, DE $77,539 Greenwood, DE $77,539 Harbeson, DE $77,539 Harrington, DE $77,539 Hartly, DE $76,378 Houston, DE $77,539 Kenton, DE $76,415 Laurel, DE $76,726

Yorklyn, DE $75,971

Functional Safety Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Functional Safety Engineer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on April 01, 2026

$68,611

Average $74,921/year

$82,488

$5,718

Average $6,243/month

$6,874

$1,319

Average $1,441/week

$1,586

$33

Average $36/hour

$40

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$82,488	$6,874	$1,586	$40
Average	$74,921	$6,243	$1,441	$36
25th Percentile	$68,611	$5,718	$1,319	$33

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