Custom and Border Protection Officer Salary in the United States

How much does a Custom and Border Protection Officer make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Custom and Border Protection Officer in the United States is $120,837 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $58.

However, a Custom and Border Protection Officer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $145,524
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $110,864 to $133,759
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $101,784
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Custom and Border Protection Officer Salaries by Percentile

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Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $133,759 $11,147 $2,572 $64
Average $120,837 $10,070 $2,324 $58
25th Percentile $110,864 $9,239 $2,132 $53
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Key Factors That Influence Custom and Border Protection Officer Salaries

A Custom and Border Protection Officer'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 Custom and Border Protection Officer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Custom and Border Protection Officer'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): $77,130
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $91,881
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $118,145
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $141,632
  • Expert (over 8 years): $180,003
Levels Salary
Import/Ex... Level Custom and Border Protection Officer$77,130
Import/Ex... Level Custom and Border Protection Officer$91,881
Custom an... Level Custom and Border Protection Officer$118,145
Import/Ex... Level Custom and Border Protection Officer$141,632
Import/Ex... Level Custom and Border Protection Officer$180,003
$77,130 0 yr
$91,881 < 2 yrs
$118,145 2-4 yrs
$141,632 5-8 yrs
$180,003 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Custom and Border Protection Officers

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: $152,412
  • San Francisco: $150,743
  • Oakland: $147,566

What Skills Can Increase a Custom and Border Protection Officer'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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Leadership 12.17%
Microsoft Office 1.35%
Event Management 0.94%
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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 Custom and Border Protection Officer'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
 $161,922
34%
Catering
 $146,213
21%
Business Development
 $142,588
18%
Insight
 $142,588
18%
Merchandising
 $137,754
14%
Accountability
 $137,754
14%
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Custom and Border Protection Officer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Custom and Border Protection Officer roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 62% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Financial Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 28% above the average. In contrast, Custom and Border Protection Officer positions in Transportation or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Custom and Border Protection Officer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Custom and Border Protection Officer

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology$154,671$74.028%
Financial Services$142,588$69.018%
Internet$138,963$67.015%
Energy & Utilities$132,921$64.010%
Aerospace & Defense$129,296$62.07%

How Education impacts a Custom and Border Protection Officer's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Custom and Border Protection Officers 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 a Custom and Border Protection Officer with a Associate's Degree is between $119,713 and $126,299).

Custom and Border Protection Officer Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Custom and Border Protection Officer
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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Custom and Border Protection Officer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Custom and Border Protection Officer'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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$110,864
Average $120,837/year
$133,759
$9,239
Average $10,070/month
$11,147
$2,132
Average $2,324/week
$2,572
$53
Average $58/hour
$64
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $133,759 $11,147 $2,572 $64
Average $120,837 $10,070 $2,324 $58
25th Percentile $110,864 $9,239 $2,132 $53

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Salary Trends for Custom and Border Protection Officer

Salaries for a Custom and Border Protection Officer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $104,676 in 2023 to around $104,670 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Custom and Border Protection Officer salary trends, .

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