How much does an Import/Export Manager make in Chicago, IL? The average Import/Export Manager salary in Chicago, IL is $129,876 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $117,582 and $143,346. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Import/Export Manager Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Import/Export Manager Salary $106,389 Chicago,IL February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Import/Export Manager Salary $117,582 Chicago,IL February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Import/Export Manager Salary $129,876 Chicago,IL February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Import/Export Manager Salary $143,346 Chicago,IL February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Import/Export Manager Salary $155,610 Chicago,IL February 26, 2024
25% $117,582 10% $106,389 90% $155,610 75% $143,346 $129,876 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Leadership: Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.

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Accounting: Creating financial statements and reports based on the summary of financial and business transactions.

Leadership 11.35%
Service Quality 0.92%
Accounting 1.31%
Others 86.42%

Job Description for Import/Export Manager

Import/Export Manager manages the import/export process and ensures compliance with all required government laws and licensing regulations. Develops and implements systems and policies to administer documentation processes required to import and export merchandise and materials. Being an Import/Export Manager possesses in-depth and up-to-date knowledge of customs rules and regulations and other related requirements for global shipping. Resolves complex issues that have been escalated and expedites solutions with clients, customs officials, and shippers. Additionally, Import/Export Manager typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a director. The Import/Export Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be an Import/Export Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Import/Export Manager salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Import/Export Manager, the highest Import/Export Manager salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Import/Export Manager salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Import/Export Manager salary is in Miami, FL, where the Import/Export Manager salary is 2.9% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.9%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 5.5%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.7%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 17.5%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-0.7%

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