Detailed Salary Analysis
Sustainability Salary Guide
Complete compensation analysis, negotiation strategies, and career progression paths for sustainability professionals
📈 Salary by Experience Level
Detailed compensation ranges across all experience levels with typical role examples and career progression expectations.
Entry Level
Entry Level
0-2 years experience
$45K - $75K
USD | £28K - £48K | €32K - €55K
Typical Roles:
- Junior ESG Analyst
- Sustainability Associate
- Environmental Coordinator
- CSR Assistant
- Green Finance Analyst
- Climate Research Associate
Most Hired
Mid-Level
3-6 years experience
$65K - $110K
USD | £42K - £70K | €48K - €80K
Typical Roles:
- ESG Analyst
- Sustainability Manager
- Environmental Consultant
- Climate Risk Specialist
- Renewable Energy Analyst
- Impact Investment Associate
Senior Level
Senior Level
7-12 years experience
$95K - $160K
USD | £65K - £110K | €75K - €125K
Typical Roles:
- Senior ESG Manager
- Head of Sustainability
- Principal Consultant
- Climate Strategy Director
- Sustainable Finance VP
- ESG Investment Director
Executive
Executive Level
12+ years experience
$150K - $350K+
USD | £100K - £220K+ | €115K - €250K+
Typical Roles:
- Chief Sustainability Officer
- VP of ESG
- Global Head of Climate
- Managing Director ESG
- Partner - Sustainability
- Chief Impact Officer
🎯 Detailed Role Analysis
Specific salary ranges for popular sustainability roles across different experience levels and geographic regions.
Core Sustainability Roles by Experience
Annual salary ranges in USD (2025 data)
Role
Entry (0-2 yrs)
Mid (3-6 yrs)
Senior (7+ yrs)
ESG Analyst
$48K - $68K
$65K - $95K
$85K - $125K
Sustainability Manager
$55K - $75K
$75K - $105K
$95K - $140K
Climate Risk Specialist
$60K - $80K
$80K - $115K
$105K - $155K
Environmental Consultant
$50K - $70K
$70K - $100K
$90K - $135K
Impact Investment Analyst
$65K - $85K
$85K - $120K
$110K - $165K
Renewable Energy Analyst
$58K - $78K
$78K - $110K
$100K - $145K