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As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Traffic Logistics Director in California is $143,090 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $69.
However, a Traffic Logistics Director's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:
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Traffic Logistics Director Salaries by Percentile
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $163,140 | $13,595 | $3,137 | $78 |
| Average | $143,090 | $11,924 | $2,752 | $69 |
| 25th Percentile | $130,310 | $10,859 | $2,506 | $63 |
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Maxsim Traffic Logistics - Acampo, CA
A Traffic Logistics 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.
Experience is a primary driver of a Traffic Logistics 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:
| Job Role | Years of Experience | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Traffic Logistics Supervisor | 3-5 years | $91,657 |
| Transportation Traffic Manager | 5+ years | $118,537 |
| Traffic Logistics Director | 5+ years | $143,090 |
What Am I Worth?
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 Traffic Logistics Directors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:
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:
Traffic Logistics Director salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $160,181. While startup companies pay approximate $135,509.
| Company Size | Employees | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Startup | 1~50 | $135,509 |
| Growth Stage | 51~500 | $143,317 |
| Established | 501~5000 | $154,683 |
| Enterprise | 5000+ | $160,181 |
For Traffic Logistics Director roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 60% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Financial Services and Software & Networking sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Traffic Logistics Director positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Traffic Logistics Director as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.
| Industry Sector | Average Annual Salary | Average Hourly Rate | Pay vs.Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Services | $186,017 | $89.0 | 30% |
| Software & Networking | $186,017 | $89.0 | 30% |
| Pharmaceuticals | $171,708 | $83.0 | 20% |
| Telecom | $171,708 | $83.0 | 20% |
| Biotechnology | $164,554 | $79.0 | 15% |
Understanding how a Traffic Logistics 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.
| Annual Salary | Monthly Pay | Weekly Pay | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75th Percentile | $163,140 | $13,595 | $3,137 | $78 |
| Average | $143,090 | $11,924 | $2,752 | $69 |
| 25th Percentile | $130,310 | $10,859 | $2,506 | $63 |
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