Product Safety Engineer Salary in the United States

How much does a Product Safety Engineer make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Product Safety Engineer in the United States is $88,938 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $43.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $102,049
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $80,847 to $95,800
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $73,481
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Product Safety Engineer Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
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Hourly
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75th Percentile $95,800 $7,983 $1,842 $46
Average $88,938 $7,411 $1,710 $43
25th Percentile $80,847 $6,737 $1,555 $39
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Key Factors That Influence Product Safety Engineer Salaries

A Product 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Product Safety Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Product 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): $73,897
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $88,433
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $106,746
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $130,543
  • Expert (over 8 years): $159,421
Levels Salary
Environme... Level Product Safety Engineer$73,897
Product S... Level Product Safety Engineer$88,433
Environme... Level Product Safety Engineer$106,746
Environme... Level Product Safety Engineer$130,543
Environme... Level Product Safety Engineer$159,421
$73,897 0 yr
$88,433 < 2 yrs
$106,746 2-4 yrs
$130,543 5-8 yrs
$159,421 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Product 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:

  • San Jose: $112,177
  • San Francisco: $110,949
  • Oakland: $108,610

What Skills Can Increase a Product Safety Engineer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 6.9% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Clinical Diagnostic (Mentioned in 2.59% Job Postings): The process of identifying a disease, condition, or injury based on the signs and symptoms a patient is having and the patient's health history and physical exam.
  • Claim Investigation (Mentioned in 1.72% Job Postings): The Claims Investigation process is one in which Insurance Companies, Insurance Examiners, or Investigators obtain information to evaluate a claim.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 6.9%
Clinical Diagnostic 2.59%
Claim Investigation 1.72%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Product Safety Engineer's salary.
  • Active Listening: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • Clinical Diagnostic: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • Authenticity: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Active Listening
$100,499
13%
Clinical Diagnostic
$99,610
12%
Authenticity
$98,721
11%
Mechanical Engineering
$94,274
6%
Quality Management
$93,384
5%
Electrical Engineering
$93,384
5%
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How Education impacts a Product Safety Engineer's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Product Safety Engineers enter the field with a Associate's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Product Safety Engineer with a Associate's Degree is between $81,512 and $84,701).

Product Safety Engineer Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Product Safety Engineer
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 5.0%
High School 5.0%
Associates 5.9%
Bachelors 45.5%
Masters 43.6%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Product Safety Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Product 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 May 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Product Safety Engineer

Salaries for a Product Safety Engineer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $79,857 in 2023 to around $79,631 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Product Safety Engineer salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Product Safety Engineer Over Time

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