As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for an Environmental, Health and Safety Director in the United Kingdom is £82,354, with an hourly rate of £40, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £73,786 to £96,623, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

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25TH   £73,786
50TH(Median)   £82,354
75TH   £96,623
Environmental, Health and Safety Director Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Environmental, Health and Safety Director Salary £73,786 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Environmental, Health and Safety Director Salary £82,354 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Environmental, Health and Safety Director Salary £96,623 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does an Environmental, Health and Safety Director Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Environmental, Health and Safety Director salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for an Environmental, Health and Safety Director is about £82,354 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £40, a monthly salary of about £6,863, and a weekly pay of around £1,584. Click the switch button below to see more details about Environmental, Health and Safety Director hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Environmental, Health and Safety Directors Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

An Environmental, Health and Safety Director's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £75,704 - £80,819, while Intermediate make £76,088 - £81,075, Senior earn £76,727 - £81,715, Specialist earn £77,878 - £82,780, Expert can reach £79,157 - £84,910 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Environmental, Health and Safety Director £79,157
Intermediate Level Environmental, Health and Safety Director £79,541
Senior Level Environmental, Health and Safety Director £80,180
Specialist Level Environmental, Health and Safety Director £81,075
Expert Level Environmental, Health and Safety Director £82,354
£79,157 0 yr
£79,541 < 2 yrs
£80,180 2-4 yrs
£81,075 5-8 yrs
£82,354 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 4%
Intermediate Level 3%
Senior Level 3%
Specialist Level 2%
Expert Level 0%
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Skills to Boost an Environmental, Health and Safety Director Salary

Mastering key skills can significantly increase your earning potential as an Environmental, Health and Safety Director. According to Salary.com's Real-time Job Posting Data, expertise in Leadership can lead to a 5% salary raise, while strong HVAC skills boost pay by a 3%. Even Fire Safety can result in a 2% salary increase.

Skill Library evaluates talent skills across five levels, supported by 5-10 behavior indicators, delivering precise insights for data-driven hiring decisions.
Leadership
Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
HVAC
Designing, developing, maintaining, and updating Heating, Ventilation, Air-conditioning and Cooling system.
Fire Safety
Planning and implementing safety practices, policies, and procedures to significantly reduce the extent of damage that a fire can cause.
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Based on recent job listings, in-demand skills in the Environmental, Health and Safety Director field include Leadership (5%), HVAC (3%), Fire Safety (2%), Safety Procedures (1%), and Quality Assurance (1%). These skills reflect current market needs.
Skills Salary Demand
Skill & Salary Demand
Leadership £86,472
Leadership
£86,472
5%
HVAC £84,825
HVAC
£84,825
3%
Fire Safety £84,001
Fire Safety
£84,001
2%
Safety Procedures £83,178
Safety Procedures
£83,178
1%
Quality Assurance £83,178
Quality Assurance
£83,178
1%
Leadership
3.07%
HVAC
2.61%
Fire Safety
6.18%
Safety Procedures
5.46%
Quality Assurance
0.39%

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Environmental, Health and Safety Director?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Environmental, Health and Safety Director are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £88,942 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £82,966, and Manchester pays around £78,940 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Environmental, Health and Safety Engineering Director or Environmental, Health and Safety Director?

As of April 22, 2025 , an Environmental, Health and Safety Engineering Director makes less than an Environmental, Health and Safety Director. An Environmental, Health and Safety Engineering Director earns an average annual salary of £78,766. And an Environmental, Health and Safety Director earns an average annual salary of £82,354.

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