Freight Forwarding Manager Salary in the United States

How much does a Freight Forwarding Manager make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Freight Forwarding Manager in the United States is $81,104 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $39.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $99,488
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $72,776 to $90,727
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $65,194
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View as table View as graph 25% $72,776 10% $65,194 90% $99,488 75% $90,727 $81,104 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click

Freight Forwarding Manager Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $90,727 $7,561 $1,745 $44
Average $81,104 $6,759 $1,560 $39
25th Percentile $72,776 $6,065 $1,400 $35
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Key Factors That Influence Freight Forwarding Manager Salaries

A Freight Forwarding 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 Freight Forwarding Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Freight Forwarding 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): $80,836
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $60,565
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $79,100
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $91,957
  • Expert (over 8 years): $289,569
Levels Salary
Retail Br... Level Freight Forwarding Manager$80,836
Branch Se... Level Freight Forwarding Manager$60,565
Freight F... Level Freight Forwarding Manager$79,100
Regional ... Level Freight Forwarding Manager$91,957
VP of Ret... Level Freight Forwarding Manager$289,569
$80,836 0 yr
$60,565 < 2 yrs
$79,100 2-4 yrs
$91,957 5-8 yrs
$289,569 > 8 yrs
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How Do Freight Forwarding 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 Freight Forwarding Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $89,799.
  • California: $89,458.
  • Massachusetts: $88,266.

Top Paying Cities for Freight Forwarding 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: $102,297
  • San Francisco: $101,177
  • Oakland: $99,045

What Skills Can Increase a Freight Forwarding Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 20.3% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Word Processing (Mentioned in 3.01% Job Postings): word processing, operation in which a text-editing software program called a word processor is used to create a document on a computer. A word-processing system can produce a wide variety of documents, including letters, memoranda, and manuals, rapidly and at relatively low cost.
  • Consumer Loans (Mentioned in 0.75% Job Postings): a consumer loan is any type of loan made to a consumer by a creditor. The loan can be secured (backed by the assets of the borrower) or unsecured (not backed by the assets of the borrower).
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 20.3%
Word Processing 3.01%
Consumer Loans 0.75%
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 Freight Forwarding Manager's salary.
  • Coaching Others: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
  • Banking Regulations: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
  • Inside Sales: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Coaching Others
$93,270
15%
Banking Regulations
$92,459
14%
Inside Sales
$92,459
14%
Consumer Loans
$91,648
13%
Commitment
$90,837
12%
Analysis
$90,026
11%
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Freight Forwarding Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Freight Forwarding Manager roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 20% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Financial Services, offers compensation 10% above the average. Conversely, Freight Forwarding Manager positions in Business Services typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Freight Forwarding Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Freight Forwarding Manager

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services$89,215$43.010%

How Education impacts a Freight Forwarding Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Freight Forwarding 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 a Freight Forwarding Manager with a Associate's Degree is between $91,229 and $101,272).

Freight Forwarding Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Freight Forwarding Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 12.5%
High School 12.5%
Associates 25.0%
Bachelors 37.5%
Masters 25.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Freight Forwarding Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Freight Forwarding 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 August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Freight Forwarding Manager

Salaries for a Freight Forwarding Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $87,465 in 2023 to around $87,079 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Freight Forwarding Manager salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Freight Forwarding Manager Over Time

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2023
$87,465
2024
$87,549
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$87,079
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2023 $87,465
2024 $87,549
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FAQ about Freight Forwarding Manager

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Freight Forwarding Manager?

The Financial Services industry offers the highest average compensation for Freight Forwarding Manager roles, with salaries approximately 10% above the market median.

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