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As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Project Safety Manager in California is $111,864 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $54.
However, a Project Safety Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:
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Project Safety Manager Salaries by Percentile
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $124,256 | $10,355 | $2,390 | $60 |
| Average | $111,864 | $9,322 | $2,151 | $54 |
| 25th Percentile | $101,286 | $8,440 | $1,948 | $49 |
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A Project Safety Manager'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.
Experience is a primary driver of a Project Safety Manager'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:
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Safety Re... Level Project Safety Manager | $155,081 |
| Safety Su... Level Project Safety Manager | $100,864 |
| Project S... Level Project Safety Manager | $110,953 |
| Safety Se... Level Project Safety Manager | $163,239 |
| Safety Di... Level Project Safety Manager | $182,997 |
What Am I Worth?
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 Project Safety Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:
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:
For Project Safety Manager roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 57% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 33% above the average. In contrast, Project Safety Manager positions in Transportation or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Project Safety Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.
| Industry Sector | Average Annual Salary | Average Hourly Rate | Pay vs.Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software & Networking | $149,152 | $72.0 | 33% |
| Biotechnology | $138,498 | $67.0 | 24% |
| Pharmaceuticals | $138,498 | $67.0 | 24% |
| Financial Services | $133,171 | $64.0 | 19% |
| Internet | $127,845 | $61.0 | 14% |
Understanding how a Project Safety Manager'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.
| Annual Salary | Monthly Pay | Weekly Pay | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75th Percentile | $124,256 | $10,355 | $2,390 | $60 |
| Average | $111,864 | $9,322 | $2,151 | $54 |
| 25th Percentile | $101,286 | $8,440 | $1,948 | $49 |
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