What are the main factors that influence a Freight Broker's salary?

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

How does experience change A Freight Broker's salary?

A Freight Broker's salary grows with experience: a Dispatcher I (0-1 years)earns $43,670, a Dispatcher II (1-3 years)earns $51,049, a Freight Broker (3-5 years)earns $59,650,

What are the highest paying states for a Freight Broker?

Freight Broker salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Freight Broker roles are District of Columbia $66,034, California $65,783, Massachusetts $64,906. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Freight Broker roles make?

Salaries for Freight Broker level roles vary by specialization: Freight Manager: $99,287; Freight Conductor: $96,622; Freight Forwarder: $88,130; Broker: $84,869; Freight Analyst: $71,797.

Freight Broker Salary in Delaware

How much does a Freight Broker make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Freight Broker in Delaware is $60,398 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $29.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $79,829
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $54,189 to $70,569
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $48,536

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Freight Broker Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$70,569	$5,881	$1,357	$34
Average	$60,398	$5,033	$1,161	$29
25th Percentile	$54,189	$4,516	$1,042	$26

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Key Factors That Influence Freight Broker Salaries

A Freight Broker'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 Do Freight Broker 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 Freight Brokers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $66,034.
California: $65,783.
Massachusetts: $64,906.

District of Columbia $66,034 California $65,783 Massachusetts $64,906 Washington $64,668 New Jersey $64,644 Alaska $64,560 Connecticut $63,737 New York $63,403

Hawaii $62,336 Rhode Island $61,835 Maryland $61,495 Minnesota $61,030 Colorado $60,851 Illinois $60,791 Oregon $60,565 Delaware $60,398

New Hampshire $60,293 Virginia $60,058 Pennsylvania $59,372 Nevada $59,026 North Dakota $58,912 Michigan $58,734 Wisconsin $58,668 Vermont $58,537

Texas $58,173 Maine $58,149 Arizona $58,113 Ohio $58,072 Georgia $57,523 Indiana $57,249 Wyoming $57,195 Utah $57,111

Iowa $57,076 Kansas $56,789 Louisiana $56,706 North Carolina $56,676 Missouri $56,664 Florida $56,431 Montana $56,306 Nebraska $56,187

Kentucky $56,121 South Carolina $55,883 Tennessee $55,734 Idaho $55,674 New Mexico $55,239 Oklahoma $55,143 Alabama $54,791 South Dakota $54,201

Arkansas $53,879 West Virginia $53,706 Mississippi $53,187

Top Paying Cities for Freight Brokers

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: $62,509
Little Creek: $61,930
Magnolia: $62,187

Lincoln, DE $62,509 Little Creek, DE $61,930 Magnolia, DE $62,187 Milford, DE $62,509 Marydel, DE $61,698 Millsboro, DE $62,509 Millville, DE $62,926 Milton, DE $62,509

Nassau, DE $62,509 Ocean View, DE $62,926 Rehoboth Beach, DE $62,926 Seaford, DE $61,853 Selbyville, DE $62,926 Smyrna, DE $61,626 Viola, DE $62,187 Woodside, DE $62,008

Bear, DE $61,173 Newark, DE $61,197 Claymont, DE $61,244 Delaware City, DE $61,197 Hockessin, DE $61,244 Kirkwood, DE $61,197 Middletown, DE $61,501 Montchanin, DE $61,244

New Castle, DE $61,244 Odessa, DE $61,584 Port Penn, DE $61,030 Rockland, DE $61,244 Saint Georges, DE $61,197 Townsend, DE $61,495 Winterthur, DE $61,244 Lewes, DE $62,509

Wilmington, DE $61,244 Dover, DE $61,900 Dover Afb, DE $62,044 Bethany Beach, DE $62,926 Bethel, DE $61,853 Bridgeville, DE $62,509 Camden Wyoming, DE $61,966 Cheswold, DE $61,757

Clayton, DE $61,602 Dagsboro, DE $62,926 Delmar, DE $61,853 Ellendale, DE $62,509 Felton, DE $62,509 Fenwick Island, DE $62,926 Frankford, DE $62,926 Frederica, DE $62,509

Georgetown, DE $62,509 Greenwood, DE $62,509 Harbeson, DE $62,509 Harrington, DE $62,509 Hartly, DE $61,572 Houston, DE $62,509 Kenton, DE $61,602 Laurel, DE $61,853

Yorklyn, DE $61,244

Freight Broker Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Freight Broker'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

$54,189

Average $60,398/year

$70,569

$4,516

Average $5,033/month

$5,881

$1,042

Average $1,161/week

$1,357

$26

Average $29/hour

$34

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$70,569	$5,881	$1,357	$34
Average	$60,398	$5,033	$1,161	$29
25th Percentile	$54,189	$4,516	$1,042	$26

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