Export Manager Salary in the United States

How much does an Export Manager make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Export Manager in the United States is $119,706 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $58.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $143,193
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $109,782 to $132,000
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $100,747
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Export Manager Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $132,000 $11,000 $2,538 $63
Average $119,706 $9,976 $2,302 $58
25th Percentile $109,782 $9,149 $2,111 $53
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Key Factors That Influence Export Manager Salaries

An Export 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Export Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Export 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): $77,557
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $92,401
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $118,802
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $142,424
  • Expert (over 8 years): $180,980
Levels Salary
Import/Ex... Level Export Manager$77,557
Import/Ex... Level Export Manager$92,401
Export Ma... Level Export Manager$118,802
Import/Ex... Level Export Manager$142,424
Import/Ex... Level Export Manager$180,980
$77,557 0 yr
$92,401 < 2 yrs
$118,802 2-4 yrs
$142,424 5-8 yrs
$180,980 > 8 yrs
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How Do Export Manager 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 Export Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $132,538.
  • California: $132,036.
  • Massachusetts: $130,276.

Top Paying Cities for Export 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: $150,985
  • San Francisco: $149,501
  • Oakland: $146,185

What Skills Can Increase an Export Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 12.17% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Microsoft Office (Mentioned in 1.35% Job Postings): Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed by Microsoft for business use. You can create documents containing text and images, work with data in spreadsheets and databases, create presentations and posters.
  • Event Management (Mentioned in 0.94% Job Postings): Setting up, designing, and hosting social and business events to boost the business's reputation and client base.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 12.17%
Microsoft Office 1.35%
Event Management 0.94%
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 Export Manager's salary.
  • Guest Service: Can increase your salary by up to 34%.
  • Catering: Can increase your salary by up to 21%.
  • Business Development: Can increase your salary by up to 18%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Guest Service
$160,406
34%
Catering
$144,844
21%
Business Development
$141,253
18%
Insight
$141,253
18%
Merchandising
$136,465
14%
Accountability
$136,465
14%
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How Education impacts an Export Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Export Managers enter the field with a Associate's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Export Manager with a Associate's Degree is between $119,713 and $126,299).

Export Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Export Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.8%
High School 20.4%
Associates 12.2%
Bachelors 47.7%
Masters 16.7%
Doctorate 2.1%
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Export Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Export Manager'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 April 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Export Manager

Salaries for an Export Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $105,281 in 2023 to around $105,275 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Export Manager salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Export Manager Over Time

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2023
$105,281
2024
$105,658
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$105,275
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2024 $105,658
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