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Import/Export Compliance Manager Salary in the United States

How much does an Import/Export Compliance Manager make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for an Import/Export Compliance Manager in the United States is $115,890 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $56.

However, an Import/Export Compliance Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $138,433
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $106,090 to $127,690
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $97,168
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Import/Export Compliance Manager Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
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Wage
75th Percentile $127,690 $10,641 $2,456 $61
Average $115,890 $9,658 $2,229 $56
25th Percentile $106,090 $8,841 $2,040 $51
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Key Factors That Influence Import/Export Compliance Manager Salaries

An Import/Export Compliance Manager's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Import/Export Compliance Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Import/Export Compliance Manager's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Import/Export Logistics Supervisor (7+ years): $75,618
  • Import/Export Logistics Senior Supervisor (7+ years): $90,079
  • Import/Export Compliance Manager (7+ years): $115,828
  • Import/Export Compliance Senior Manager (7+ years): $138,855
  • Import/Export Compliance Director (7+ years): $176,474
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
Import/Export Logistics Supervisor7+ years$75,618
Import/Export Logistics Senior Supervisor7+ years$90,079
Import/Export Compliance Manager7+ years$115,828
Import/Export Compliance Senior Manager7+ years$138,855
Import/Export Compliance Director7+ years$176,474
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How Do Import/Export Compliance Manager Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Import/Export Compliance Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $128,290.
  • California: $127,790.
  • Massachusetts: $126,090.

Top Paying Cities for Import/Export Compliance Managers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $146,090
  • San Francisco: $144,490
  • Oakland: $141,490

What Skills Can Increase an Import/Export Compliance Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 12.17% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Microsoft Office (Mentioned in 1.35% Job Postings): Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed by Microsoft for business use. You can create documents containing text and images, work with data in spreadsheets and databases, create presentations and posters.
  • Event Management (Mentioned in 0.94% Job Postings): Setting up, designing, and hosting social and business events to boost the business's reputation and client base.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 12.17%
Microsoft Office 1.35%
Event Management 0.94%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Import/Export Compliance Manager's salary.
  • Guest Service: Can increase your salary by up to 34%.
  • Catering: Can increase your salary by up to 21%.
  • Business Development: Can increase your salary by up to 18%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Guest Service
 $155,293
34%
Catering
 $140,227
21%
Business Development
 $136,750
18%
Insight
 $136,750
18%
Merchandising
 $132,115
14%
Accountability
 $132,115
14%
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Import/Export Compliance Manager Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Import/Export Compliance Manager salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $129,622. While startup companies pay approximate $109,622.

Import/Export Compliance Manager Salary by Company Size

Company Size Employees Average Salary
Startup1~50$109,622
Growth Stage51~500$115,942
Established501~5000$125,175
Enterprise5000+$129,622

Import/Export Compliance Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Import/Export Compliance Manager roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 62% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Financial Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 28% above the average. In contrast, Import/Export Compliance Manager positions in Transportation or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Import/Export Compliance Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Import/Export Compliance Manager

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology$148,339$71.028%
Financial Services$136,750$66.018%
Internet$133,274$64.015%
Energy & Utilities$127,479$61.010%
Aerospace & Defense$124,002$60.07%

Import/Export Compliance Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Import/Export Compliance Manager's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$106,090
Average $115,890/year
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Average $2,229/week
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Average $56/hour
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $127,690 $10,641 $2,456 $61
Average $115,890 $9,658 $2,229 $56
25th Percentile $106,090 $8,841 $2,040 $51

Import/Export Compliance Manager Salary Growth & Career Path

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Import/Export Compliance Director

For an Import/Export Compliance Manager, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Import/Export Compliance Senior Manager role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $138,900 - a projected growth of 20% over your current level.

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Salary Trends for Import/Export Compliance Manager

Salaries for an Import/Export Compliance Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $102,623 in 2023 to around $102,617 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Import/Export Compliance Manager salary trends, .

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