▼12%
C$74,372
Avg. Base Salary (CAD)
/ year
Avg. Base Salary (CAD)
10%
CA$59k
MEDIAN
CA$74k
90%
CA$105k
The average salary for a Safety Manager is C$74,372 in 2025
Base Salary
C$59k - C$105k
Bonus
C$100 - C$20k
Total Pay
C$51k - C$114k
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What is the Pay by Experience Level for Safety Managers?
What Do Safety Managers Do?
Safety Manager Tasks
- Participate in the development of safety and health policies, practices and procedures.
- Ensure company compliance with all applicable laws governing environmental health and safety.
- Conduct and coordinate safety inspections.
- Lead the investigation of accidents and injuries, and cooperate in the preparation of material for hearings and insurance investigations.
- Design and train all levels of employees.
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Common Health Benefits for a Safety Manager
Medical
82%
Dental
75%
Vision
59%
None
18%
Gender Breakdown for Safety Managers
Male
65.2%
Female
34.8%
This data is based on 46 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
FAQs About Safety Managers
What is the highest pay for Safety Managers?
Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Safety Manager is CA$105k / year
What is the lowest pay for Safety Managers?
Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Safety Manager is CA$59k / year
How can Safety Managers increase their salary?
Increasing your pay as a Safety Manager is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Safety Manager that oversees more junior Safety Managers, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.