What are the main factors that influence an Import Manager'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 Manager's salary?

An Import Manager's salary grows with experience: an Import/Export Supervisor (7+ years)earns $76,489, an Import/Export Senior Supervisor (7+ years)earns $91,125, an Import Manager (7+ years)earns $117,165, an Import/Export Senior Manager (7+ years)earns $140,469, an Import/Export Director (7+ years)earns $178,509,

What are the highest paying states for an Import Manager?

Import Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Import Manager roles are District of Columbia $129,071, California $128,581, Massachusetts $126,867. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Import Manager roles make?

Salaries for Import Manager level roles vary by specialization: Import/Export Senior Manager: $138,846; Import/Export Logistics Manager: $115,900; Import/Export Compliance Manager: $115,890; Import/Export Operations Manager: $115,833; Ocean Import Manager: $115,827.

Import Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does an Import Manager make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for an Import Manager in Delaware is $118,054 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $57.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $141,170
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $108,243 to $130,154
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $99,311

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Import Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$130,154	$10,846	$2,503	$63
Average	$118,054	$9,838	$2,270	$57
25th Percentile	$108,243	$9,020	$2,082	$52

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Key Factors That Influence Import Manager Salaries

An Import 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 Import Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Import 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): $76,489
Early Career (1-2 years): $91,125
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $117,165
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $140,469
Expert (over 8 years): $178,509

Levels	Salary
Import/Ex... Level Import Manager	$76,489
Import/Ex... Level Import Manager	$91,125
Import Ma... Level Import Manager	$117,165
Import/Ex... Level Import Manager	$140,469
Import/Ex... Level Import Manager	$178,509

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How Do Import 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 Import Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $129,071.
California: $128,581.
Massachusetts: $126,867.

District of Columbia $129,071 California $128,581 Massachusetts $126,867 Washington $126,401 New Jersey $126,355 Alaska $126,191 Connecticut $124,583 New York $123,930

Hawaii $121,843 Rhode Island $120,864 Maryland $120,199 Minnesota $119,290 Colorado $118,940 Illinois $118,824 Oregon $118,381 Delaware $118,054

New Hampshire $117,849 Virginia $117,390 Pennsylvania $116,049 Nevada $115,373 North Dakota $115,152 Michigan $114,802 Wisconsin $114,674 Vermont $114,417

Texas $113,706 Maine $113,660 Arizona $113,590 Ohio $113,508 Georgia $112,436 Indiana $111,899 Wyoming $111,794 Utah $111,631

Iowa $111,561 Kansas $111,002 Louisiana $110,839 North Carolina $110,780 Missouri $110,757 Florida $110,302 Montana $110,058 Nebraska $109,824

Kentucky $109,696 South Carolina $109,230 Tennessee $108,938 Idaho $108,822 New Mexico $107,971 Oklahoma $107,784 Alabama $107,097 South Dakota $105,942

Arkansas $105,313 West Virginia $104,975 Mississippi $103,961

Top Paying Cities for Import 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:

Lincoln: $117,523
Little Creek: $118,383
Magnolia: $118,213

Lincoln, DE $117,523 Little Creek, DE $118,383 Magnolia, DE $118,213 Milford, DE $117,821 Marydel, DE $118,015 Millsboro, DE $117,030 Millville, DE $117,210 Milton, DE $117,413

Nassau, DE $117,498 Ocean View, DE $117,191 Rehoboth Beach, DE $117,416 Seaford, DE $117,482 Selbyville, DE $116,996 Smyrna, DE $118,465 Viola, DE $117,919 Woodside, DE $118,236

Bear, DE $117,964 Newark, DE $117,919 Claymont, DE $118,161 Delaware City, DE $118,037 Hockessin, DE $117,909 Kirkwood, DE $118,015 Middletown, DE $118,060 Montchanin, DE $117,936

New Castle, DE $117,953 Odessa, DE $118,119 Port Penn, DE $118,198 Rockland, DE $117,947 Saint Georges, DE $118,023 Townsend, DE $118,205 Winterthur, DE $117,961 Lewes, DE $117,459

Wilmington, DE $117,915 Dover, DE $118,383 Dover Afb, DE $117,760 Bethany Beach, DE $117,067 Bethel, DE $117,188 Bridgeville, DE $117,465 Camden Wyoming, DE $118,050 Cheswold, DE $118,345

Clayton, DE $118,348 Dagsboro, DE $116,986 Delmar, DE $116,798 Ellendale, DE $117,152 Felton, DE $117,812 Fenwick Island, DE $117,011 Frankford, DE $116,807 Frederica, DE $117,929

Georgetown, DE $116,941 Greenwood, DE $117,483 Harbeson, DE $117,066 Harrington, DE $117,663 Hartly, DE $118,029 Houston, DE $117,495 Kenton, DE $118,354 Laurel, DE $116,871

Yorklyn, DE $117,944

Import Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Import 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.

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$108,243

Average $118,054/year

$130,154

$9,020

Average $9,838/month

$10,846

$2,082

Average $2,270/week

$2,503

$52

Average $57/hour

$63

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$130,154	$10,846	$2,503	$63
Average	$118,054	$9,838	$2,270	$57
25th Percentile	$108,243	$9,020	$2,082	$52

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