Carrier Manager Salary in the United States

How much does a Carrier Manager make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Carrier Manager in the United States is $98,030 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $47.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $119,473
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $88,558 to $109,254
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $79,935
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Carrier Manager Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $109,254 $9,105 $2,101 $53
Average $98,030 $8,169 $1,885 $47
25th Percentile $88,558 $7,380 $1,703 $43
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Key Factors That Influence Carrier Manager Salaries

A Carrier 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 Carrier Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Carrier 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): $95,399
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $95,794
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $97,109
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $98,688
  • Expert (over 8 years): $101,785
Levels Salary
Entry Level Carrier Manager$95,399
Intermediate Level Carrier Manager$95,794
Senior Level Carrier Manager$97,109
Specialist Level Carrier Manager$98,688
Expert Level Carrier Manager$101,785
$95,399 0 yr
$95,794 < 2 yrs
$97,109 2-4 yrs
$98,688 5-8 yrs
$101,785 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Carrier 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: $123,645
  • San Francisco: $122,291
  • Oakland: $119,714

What Skills Can Increase a Carrier Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 7.72% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Continuous Improvement (Mentioned in 2.44% Job Postings): A continual improvement process, also often called a continuous improvement process (abbreviated as CIP or CI), is an ongoing effort to improve products, services, or processes. These efforts can seek "incremental" improvement over time or "breakthrough" improvement all at once. Delivery (customer valued) processes are constantly evaluated and improved in the light of their efficiency, effectiveness and flexibility. Some see CIPs as a meta-process for most management systems (such as business process management, quality management, project management, and program management). W. Edwards Deming, a pioneer of the field, saw it as part of the 'system' whereby feedback from the process and customer were evaluated against organisational goals. The fact that it can be called a management process does not mean that it needs to be executed by 'management'; but rather merely that it makes decisions about the implementation of the delivery process and the design of the delivery process itself.
  • Purchasing (Mentioned in 1.54% Job Postings): Purchasing refers to a business or organization attempting to acquire goods or services to accomplish its goals. Although there are several organizations that attempt to set standards in the purchasing process, processes can vary greatly between organizations. Typically the word “purchasing” is not used interchangeably with the word “procurement”, since procurement typically includes expediting, supplier quality, and transportation and logistics (T&L) in addition to purchasing.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 7.72%
Continuous Improvement 2.44%
Purchasing 1.54%
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 Carrier Manager's salary.
  • Budgeting: Can increase your salary by up to 23%.
  • Warehouse Management System: Can increase your salary by up to 21%.
  • Collaboration: Can increase your salary by up to 21%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Budgeting
$120,577
23%
Warehouse Management System
$118,616
21%
Collaboration
$118,616
21%
Commitment
$118,616
21%
Performance Review
$117,636
20%
Innovation
$117,636
20%
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Carrier Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Carrier Manager roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 20% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 10% above the average. In contrast, Carrier Manager positions in Transportation or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Carrier Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Carrier Manager

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense$107,833$52.010%
Biotechnology$107,833$52.010%
Energy & Utilities$107,833$52.010%
Financial Services$107,833$52.010%
Healthcare$107,833$52.010%

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

Understanding how a Carrier 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 Carrier Manager

Salaries for a Carrier Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $101,923 in 2023 to around $102,502 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Carrier Manager salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Carrier Manager Over Time

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$101,923
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$102,933
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$102,502
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2023 $101,923
2024 $102,933
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  • Arrive Logistics

    Columbus, OH

    Arrive Logistics | Columbus, OH

    Senior Carrier Account Representative. Arrive Logistics is a leading transportation and technology company in North America, with plans to continue to sign... more

    6 Days Ago

  • Hanline Group

    Columbus, OH

    Hanline Group | Columbus, OH

    Carrier Sales Representative. Location: Westerville, OH (Onsite) Compensation: $50,000$55,000 base salary + monthly commission. About Entourage Freight Sol... more

    6 Days Ago

  • Zipline Logistics

    Columbus, OH

    Zipline Logistics | Columbus, OH

    Operations Associate. In this role, you will be responsible for making and answering phone calls, engaging over email, tracking shipments, negotiating rate... more

    7 Days Ago

  • CAT Scale Global

    Columbus, OH

    CAT Scale Global | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. Description. Position Summary. We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Carrier Sales Representative to join our ... more

    7 Days Ago

  • Drive Time Transports

    Columbus, OH

    Drive Time Transports | Columbus, OH

    _CDL-A TRUCK REGIONAL DRIVERS NEEDED, HOME ON WEEKENDS. (48 hour reset) _ _ _____Expected annual earnings:$90,000 - $100,000 CPM:$.67-71 (based on experien... more

    3 Days Ago

  • Drive Time Transports

    Columbus, OH

    Drive Time Transports | Columbus, OH

    CDL-A Truck Regional Drivers Needed, Home On Weekends. Expected annual earnings: $90,000 - $100,000. CPM: $.67-71 (based on experience). No Touch Freight. ... more

    7 Days Ago

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FAQ about Carrier Manager

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Carrier Manager?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for Carrier Manager roles, with salaries approximately 10% above the market median.

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