Import/Export Operations Director Salary in the United States

How much does an Import/Export Operations Director make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for an Import/Export Operations Director in the United States is $176,490 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $85.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $234,759
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $163,990 to $206,990
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $152,609
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Import/Export Operations Director Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $206,990 $17,249 $3,981 $100
Average $176,490 $14,708 $3,394 $85
25th Percentile $163,990 $13,666 $3,154 $79
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Key Factors That Influence Import/Export Operations Director Salaries

An Import/Export Operations Director'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 Operations Director Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Import/Export Operations Director'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): $75,605
  • Import/Export Logistics Senior Supervisor (7+ years): $90,072
  • Import/Export Logistics Manager (7+ years): $115,811
  • Import/Export Compliance Senior Manager (7+ years): $138,846
  • Import/Export Operations Director (7+ years): $176,447
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
Import/Export Logistics Supervisor7+ years$75,605
Import/Export Logistics Senior Supervisor7+ years$90,072
Import/Export Logistics Manager7+ years$115,811
Import/Export Compliance Senior Manager7+ years$138,846
Import/Export Operations Director7+ years$176,447
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Top Paying Cities for Import/Export Operations Directors

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: $222,590
  • San Francisco: $220,190
  • Oakland: $215,490

Import/Export Operations Director Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Import/Export Operations Director'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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$163,990
Average $176,490/year
$206,990
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $206,990 $17,249 $3,981 $100
Average $176,490 $14,708 $3,394 $85
25th Percentile $163,990 $13,666 $3,154 $79

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