SOC 3582 Business and public service associate professionals

Health and safety managers and officers Salary

Median salary £44,551 per year (2025). Based on ONS ASHE data.

Gross pay, before deductions. See take-home pay on £45,000 after tax and National Insurance →

For health and safety managers and officers, £46,444 is the typical (median) pay. That is above the UK full-time median of £39,039 — +19% versus the national average. Experienced health and safety managers and officers (top 25%) earn over £55,660.

About this role

Health and safety managers and officers (2020 SOC) lead workplace safety programmes, conducting risk assessments, investigating incidents, developing safety management systems and ensuring compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act and supporting regulations.

Key responsibilities

Developing and implementing health and safety management systems
Conducting risk assessments and safety audits
Investigating incidents and implementing corrective actions
Advising senior management on safety strategy and legal compliance
Delivering training and promoting safety culture

Qualifications and entry routes

NEBOSH National General Certificate minimum. NEBOSH Diploma or NVQ Level 5 for manager roles. IOSH Chartered Membership (CMIOSH) is the professional standard. Specialist certifications (NEBOSH Construction, Fire, Environment) add value.

Career outlook

Strong demand, particularly in construction, energy and manufacturing. CDM (Construction Design and Management) expertise is highly valued. Chartered safety professionals command premium salaries.

Key skills

Safety management systems Risk assessment Incident investigation Legal compliance Safety culture development

Common industries

Construction
Manufacturing
Oil and gas
Utilities
Public sector

Data coverage

SOC code 3582

Data source ONS ASHE

Years available 2021–2025

Estimated jobs 66,000

Median Salary

£44,551

Mean Salary

£46,989

Jobs (000s)

66k

Data Years

5 years

Salary Range (2025)

P25: £34,580Median: £44,551P75: £55,660

P10: £26kP25: £35kMedian: £45kP75: £56kP90: --

Estimated Career Progression

Based on salary percentile distribution for this occupation

Entry Level

£26,433

0-2 years

Mid Level

£34,580

3-7 years

Senior

£55,660

8-15 years

Potential career growth: +111% from entry to leadership

Salary Trend (2021-2025)

Adjust for inflation

Nominal growth: +23.0%Real growth: -0.5%

Gender Pay Comparison (2025)

Gender pay gap: 15.1%

Full-time vs All Employees (2025)

All Employees

£44,551

Full-time Only

£46,444

Full-time premium: +£1,893

Health and safety managers and officers salary: common questions

How much do health and safety managers and officers earn in the UK?

Health and safety managers and officers earn a median of £46,444 a year (ONS ASHE 2025). The middle half earn between £34,580 and £55,660.

Is £46,444 a good salary in the UK?

What is the starting salary for health and safety managers and officers?

Entry-level health and safety managers and officers typically start near the lower end of the range. The bottom 25% earn up to £34,580, and the lowest-paid 10% earn under £26,433.

Have health and safety managers and officers salaries kept up with inflation?

Since 2021, median health and safety managers and officers pay has risen from £38,175 to £46,444 — +22% in cash terms, or -2.0% after CPIH inflation. That is roughly in line with inflation over the period.

Is there a gender pay gap for health and safety managers and officers?

Male health and safety managers and officers earn a median £47,346 and female health and safety managers and officers £40,215 — a gap of +15% in 2025.

Figures: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, gross annual pay. UK full-time median £39,039 (2025).