Shipping Operations Manager Salary in the United States

How much does a Shipping Operations Manager make in the United States?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for a Shipping Operations Manager in the United States is $100,038 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $48.

However, a Shipping Operations Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $123,684
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $91,114 to $112,415
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $82,989
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Shipping Operations Manager Salaries by Percentile

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Monthly
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Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $112,415 $9,368 $2,162 $54
Average $100,038 $8,337 $1,924 $48
25th Percentile $91,114 $7,593 $1,752 $44
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Key Factors That Influence Shipping Operations Manager Salaries

A Shipping Operations Manager'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 Shipping Operations Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Shipping Operations Manager'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:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $96,708
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $97,108
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $98,440
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $100,038
  • Expert (over 8 years): $103,178
Levels Salary
Entry Level Shipping Operations Manager$96,708
Intermediate Level Shipping Operations Manager$97,108
Senior Level Shipping Operations Manager$98,440
Specialist Level Shipping Operations Manager$100,038
Expert Level Shipping Operations Manager$103,178
$96,708 0 yr
$97,108 < 2 yrs
$98,440 2-4 yrs
$100,038 5-8 yrs
$103,178 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Shipping Operations Managers

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: $126,178
  • San Francisco: $124,937
  • Oakland: $122,166

What Skills Can Increase a Shipping Operations Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 7.72% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Continuous Improvement (Mentioned in 2.44% Job Postings): A continual improvement process, also often called a continuous improvement process (abbreviated as CIP or CI), is an ongoing effort to improve products, services, or processes. These efforts can seek "incremental" improvement over time or "breakthrough" improvement all at once. Delivery (customer valued) processes are constantly evaluated and improved in the light of their efficiency, effectiveness and flexibility. Some see CIPs as a meta-process for most management systems (such as business process management, quality management, project management, and program management). W. Edwards Deming, a pioneer of the field, saw it as part of the 'system' whereby feedback from the process and customer were evaluated against organisational goals. The fact that it can be called a management process does not mean that it needs to be executed by 'management'; but rather merely that it makes decisions about the implementation of the delivery process and the design of the delivery process itself.
  • Purchasing (Mentioned in 1.54% Job Postings): Purchasing refers to a business or organization attempting to acquire goods or services to accomplish its goals. Although there are several organizations that attempt to set standards in the purchasing process, processes can vary greatly between organizations. Typically the word “purchasing” is not used interchangeably with the word “procurement”, since procurement typically includes expediting, supplier quality, and transportation and logistics (T&L) in addition to purchasing.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 7.72%
Continuous Improvement 2.44%
Purchasing 1.54%
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 a Shipping Operations Manager's salary.
  • Budgeting: Can increase your salary by up to 23%.
  • Warehouse Management System: Can increase your salary by up to 21%.
  • Collaboration: Can increase your salary by up to 21%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Budgeting
$123,047
23%
Warehouse Management System
$121,046
21%
Collaboration
$121,046
21%
Commitment
$121,046
21%
Performance Review
$120,046
20%
Innovation
$120,046
20%
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Shipping Operations Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

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Last Updated on March 01, 2026

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FAQ about Shipping Operations Manager

1. Where can a Shipping Operations Manager earn the most?

A Shipping Operations Manager'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, a Shipping Operations Manager earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Shipping Operations Manager is $126,178.

2. What is the highest pay for Shipping Operations Manager?

The highest pay for Shipping Operations Manager is $123,684.

3. What is the lowest pay for Shipping Operations Manager?

The lowest pay for Shipping Operations Manager is $82,989.

4. What are the responsibilities of Shipping Operations Manager?

Manages shipping operations' daily activities, including order processing, inventory tracking, documentation, and transportation oversight. Utilizes enterprise resource planning (ERP) or other systems to record and track all shipping transactions, analyze performance metrics, and generate reports. Ensures shipping protocols and documentation meet required regulatory requirements for hazardous materials (DOT/HAZMAT) or special handling. Investigates and resolves shipping quality issues, damages, or lost freight claims. Develops and maintains relationships with carriers, freight forwarders, and vendors. May require a bachelor's degree or equivalent. Typically reports to a head of a unit/department. 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. 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.

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