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Expeditor Salary in the United States

How much does an Expeditor make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for an Expeditor in the United States is $75,546 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $36.

However, an Expeditor's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $92,967
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $66,402 to $84,665
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $58,077
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Expeditor Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $84,665 $7,055 $1,628 $41
Average $75,546 $6,296 $1,453 $36
25th Percentile $66,402 $5,534 $1,277 $32
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Key Factors That Influence Expeditor Salaries

An Expeditor'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 Expeditor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Expeditor'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:

  • Expeditor (4-7 years): $75,546
  • Purchasing Supervisor (7+ years): $86,908
  • Purchasing Senior Supervisor (7+ years): $99,380
  • Purchasing Manager (7+ years): $125,342
  • Purchasing Senior Manager (7+ years): $174,014
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
Expeditor4-7 years$75,546
Purchasing Supervisor7+ years$86,908
Purchasing Senior Supervisor7+ years$99,380
Purchasing Manager7+ years$125,342
Purchasing Senior Manager7+ years$174,014
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Top Paying Cities for Expeditors

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: $95,286
  • San Francisco: $94,243
  • Oakland: $92,257

What Skills Can Increase an Expeditor's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Presentation (Mentioned in 14.93% Job Postings): Presentation conveys information from a speaker to an audience. Presentations are typically demonstrations, introduction, lecture, or speech meant to inform, persuade, inspire, motivate, build goodwill, or present a new idea/product.
  • Food Handling (Mentioned in 1.23% Job Postings): Food Handling means one or more operations of food production, manufacture, offering or displaying for sale, storage, preserving, wrapping, transportation, delivery, importation, exportation, or the licensing or approval for any of such activities.
  • Procurement (Mentioned in 0.69% Job Postings): Procurement is the process of finding and agreeing to terms, and acquiring goods, services, or works from an external source, often via a tendering or competitive bidding process. Procurement is used to ensure the buyer receives goods, services, or works at the best possible price when aspects such as quality, quantity, time, and location are compared. Corporations and public bodies often define processes intended to promote fair and open competition for their business while minimizing risks such as exposure to fraud and collusion. Almost all purchasing decisions include factors such as delivery and handling, marginal benefit, and price fluctuations. Procurement generally involves making buying decisions under conditions of scarcity. If sound data is available, it is good practice to make use of economic analysis methods such as cost-benefit analysis or cost-utility analysis.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Presentation 14.93%
Food Handling 1.23%
Procurement 0.69%
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 Expeditor's salary.
  • Procurement: Can increase your salary by up to 34%.
  • Supply Chain: Can increase your salary by up to 33%.
  • ERP: Can increase your salary by up to 33%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Procurement
$101,232
34%
Supply Chain
$100,476
33%
ERP
$100,476
33%
Commitment
$98,965
31%
Collaboration
$97,454
29%
Leadership
$95,943
27%
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Expeditor Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Expeditor salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $84,498. While startup companies pay approximate $71,460.

Expeditor Salary by Company Size

Company Size Employees Average Salary
Startup1~50$71,460
Growth Stage51~500$75,580
Established501~5000$81,599
Enterprise5000+$84,498

Expeditor Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Expeditor roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 65% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Internet and Chemicals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Expeditor positions in Retail & Wholesale or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Expeditor as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Expeditor

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Internet$94,432$45.025%
Chemicals$90,655$44.020%
Transportation$90,655$44.020%
Energy & Utilities$86,878$42.015%
Insurance$83,101$40.010%

Expeditor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Expeditor'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.

Last Updated on July 01, 2026

Expeditor Salary Growth & Career Path

Promotions are the fastest way to increase your earnings. As an Expeditor, you have the following paths for advancement. The table below compares the salary raises for common next-step roles. By comparing these figures, you can choose the career path that best meets your financial goals.

Expeditor Salary Growth and Career Path
Next Step Role Estimate Salary Projected Raise
Gas Supply Manager $168,623 123%
IT Procurement Manager $139,370 84%
Purchasing Supervisor $86,908 15%

Salary Trends for Expeditor

Salaries for an Expeditor can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $85,839 in 2023 to around $84,955 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Expeditor salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Expeditor Over Time

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2023
$85,839
2024
$85,358
2025
$84,955
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2024 $85,358
2025 $84,955
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FAQ about Expeditor

1. Where can an Expeditor earn the most?

An Expeditor's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, an Expeditor earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of an Expeditor is $95,286.

2. What is the highest pay for Expeditor?

The highest pay for Expeditor is $92,967.

3. What is the lowest pay for Expeditor?

The lowest pay for Expeditor is $58,077.

4. What are the responsibilities of Expeditor?

Expedites vendor-related production delays by resolving issues with late deliveries, discrepancies in quality or quantity, or failure to meet established specifications. Works with vendors to ensure prompt and accurate delivery of goods to designated locations. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a supervisor. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Typically requires 4 -7 years of related experience.

5. What industry pays the highest salary for Expeditor?

The Internet industry offers the highest average compensation for Expeditor roles, with salaries approximately 25% above the market median.

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