What are the main factors that influence an Import/Export Director's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change An Import/Export Director's salary?

An Import/Export Director's salary grows with experience: an Import/Export Supervisor (7+ years)earns $76,545, an Import/Export Senior Supervisor (7+ years)earns $91,205, an Import/Export Manager (7+ years)earns $117,255, an Import/Export Senior Manager (7+ years)earns $140,574, an Import/Export Director (7+ years)earns $178,622,

What are the highest paying states for an Import/Export Director?

Import/Export Director salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Import/Export Director roles are District of Columbia $195,290, California $194,549, Massachusetts $191,957. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

Import/Export Director Salary in Delaware

How much does an Import/Export Director make in Delaware?

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for an Import/Export Director in Delaware is $178,622 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $86.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $200,641
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $171,565 to $190,148
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $165,139

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Import/Export Director Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$190,148	$15,846	$3,657	$91
Average	$178,622	$14,885	$3,435	$86
25th Percentile	$171,565	$14,297	$3,299	$82

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Key Factors That Influence Import/Export Director Salaries

An Import/Export 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 Director Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Import/Export 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 Supervisor (7+ years): $76,545
Import/Export Senior Supervisor (7+ years): $91,205
Import/Export Manager (7+ years): $117,255
Import/Export Senior Manager (7+ years): $140,574
Import/Export Director (7+ years): $178,622

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Import/Export Supervisor	7+ years	$76,545
Import/Export Senior Supervisor	7+ years	$91,205
Import/Export Manager	7+ years	$117,255
Import/Export Senior Manager	7+ years	$140,574
Import/Export Director	7+ years	$178,622

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How Do Import/Export Director 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 Directors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $195,290.
California: $194,549.
Massachusetts: $191,957.

District of Columbia $195,290 California $194,549 Massachusetts $191,957 Washington $191,251 New Jersey $191,180 Alaska $190,934 Connecticut $188,499 New York $187,512

Hawaii $184,354 Rhode Island $182,873 Maryland $181,867 Minnesota $180,492 Colorado $179,963 Illinois $179,786 Oregon $179,116 Delaware $178,622

New Hampshire $178,312 Virginia $177,617 Pennsylvania $175,588 Nevada $174,565 North Dakota $174,230 Michigan $173,701 Wisconsin $173,507 Vermont $173,119

Texas $172,043 Maine $171,972 Arizona $171,867 Ohio $171,743 Georgia $170,120 Indiana $169,309 Wyoming $169,150 Utah $168,903

Iowa $168,798 Kansas $167,951 Louisiana $167,704 North Carolina $167,616 Missouri $167,581 Florida $166,893 Montana $166,522 Nebraska $166,169

Kentucky $165,975 South Carolina $165,270 Tennessee $164,829 Idaho $164,653 New Mexico $163,365 Oklahoma $163,083 Alabama $162,042 South Dakota $160,296

Arkansas $159,343 West Virginia $158,832 Mississippi $157,297

Top Paying Cities for Import/Export 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:

Lincoln: $184,866
Little Creek: $183,155
Magnolia: $183,914

Lincoln, DE $184,866 Little Creek, DE $183,155 Magnolia, DE $183,914 Milford, DE $184,866 Marydel, DE $182,467 Millsboro, DE $184,866 Millville, DE $186,101 Milton, DE $184,866

Nassau, DE $184,866 Ocean View, DE $186,101 Rehoboth Beach, DE $186,101 Seaford, DE $182,926 Selbyville, DE $186,101 Smyrna, DE $182,256 Viola, DE $183,914 Woodside, DE $183,384

Bear, DE $180,915 Newark, DE $180,986 Claymont, DE $181,127 Delaware City, DE $180,986 Hockessin, DE $181,127 Kirkwood, DE $180,986 Middletown, DE $181,885 Montchanin, DE $181,127

New Castle, DE $181,127 Odessa, DE $182,132 Port Penn, DE $180,492 Rockland, DE $181,127 Saint Georges, DE $180,986 Townsend, DE $181,867 Winterthur, DE $181,127 Lewes, DE $184,866

Wilmington, DE $181,127 Dover, DE $183,067 Dover Afb, DE $183,490 Bethany Beach, DE $186,101 Bethel, DE $182,926 Bridgeville, DE $184,866 Camden Wyoming, DE $183,261 Cheswold, DE $182,644

Clayton, DE $182,185 Dagsboro, DE $186,101 Delmar, DE $182,926 Ellendale, DE $184,866 Felton, DE $184,866 Fenwick Island, DE $186,101 Frankford, DE $186,101 Frederica, DE $184,866

Georgetown, DE $184,866 Greenwood, DE $184,866 Harbeson, DE $184,866 Harrington, DE $184,866 Hartly, DE $182,097 Houston, DE $184,866 Kenton, DE $182,185 Laurel, DE $182,926

Yorklyn, DE $181,127

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

Understanding how an Import/Export 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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$171,565

Average $178,622/year

$190,148

$14,297

Average $14,885/month

$15,846

$3,299

Average $3,435/week

$3,657

$82

Average $86/hour

$91

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$190,148	$15,846	$3,657	$91
Average	$178,622	$14,885	$3,435	$86
25th Percentile	$171,565	$14,297	$3,299	$82

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