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Data current as of August 2026 · sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET
Average base salary
$265,500 / year
≈ $22,150 per month · $127.64 per hour
Low $160,500Average $265,500High $349,000
Figures reflect WePayFairly survey data aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. Range estimated at −20% / +25% around the aged average. State figures use estimated geographic differentials. Actual pay varies with experience, location, industry, and organization size.
Total cash compensation
Base salary plus target annual bonus. Target bonus opportunity scales with role level, so a higher base carries a higher target percentage.
Long-term incentive is not shown for this role. Equity awards are only disclosed publicly for the named executive officers of public companies, so no market figure exists for most jobs. See executive pay disclosures.
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About this role
Vice President Environmental Health & Safety Department is a senior executive role that sets strategy and owns results across the function, focused on Environmental Health & Safety in the Technical job family. The title carries Department-level responsibility, indicating a department scope within a single function.
The Technical function covers specialized engineering and technical disciplines that support an organization's products and infrastructure.
Typical experience: 15 to 22 years at the Vice President level, per widely used corporate career-level norms (Radford, Mercer, and SHRM career-level frameworks). Actual expectations vary by function, industry, and company size.
Lead a function across the enterprise or an entire business unit
Set functional vision, strategy, and multi-year roadmap
Serve on the executive leadership team
Own functional P&L and enterprise-wide outcomes for the area
Interface with the board, executive committee, and external partners
Build and lead a team of Directors and their organizations
FLSA classification (typical)
Typically Exempt · Executive exemption
Managerial roles at this level typically qualify for the Executive exemption because they customarily direct the work of two or more full-time employees and have authority over hiring, firing, or promotion decisions. Actual classification depends on the specific job duties, salary basis, and any applicable state or local rules. The current federal salary threshold for exemption is $684 per week ($35,568 per year), per the 2020 Department of Labor rule; the 2024 rule that would have raised the threshold was struck down by federal court in November 2024.
Pay outlook
Five-year pay outlook for this title
2026$266,000
2027$275,500
2028$285,000
2029$295,000
2030$305,000
2031$316,000
Projection assumes market wages keep rising about 3.5% a year, consistent with recent wage growth measured by the BLS Employment Cost Index. It reflects market movement for the title, not individual raises or promotions, which vary.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Vice President Environmental Health & Safety Department make?
The median market pay for a Vice President Environmental Health & Safety Department in the United States is about $266,000 per year in 2026, based on WePayFairly's market model.
What is the salary range for a Vice President Environmental Health & Safety Department?
A typical market range for a Vice President Environmental Health & Safety Department runs from about $226,000 to $306,000, with pay varying by company size, industry, and location.
How this role compares
Vice President Environmental Health & Safety Department pays 64% above the average across 286 roles in the Technical job family (family average $162,000).
How much does a Vice President Environmental Health & Safety Department make?
The average base salary for a Vice President Environmental Health & Safety Department in the United States is $265,500 per year, or about $127.64 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $160,500 and $349,000 per year depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Technical roles?
The Technical job family averages $162,000 across 286 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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