As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Customs Broker in the US is $54,999, equivalent to $26 per hour, $1,058 weekly, or $4,583 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Customs Broker in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Customs Broker in the US vary widely, spanning from $43,621 to $67,240. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($49,043) and 75th percentile ($61,406), while top earners (90th percentile) make $67,240 per year. This $12,363 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Presentation or Sales Lead, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Customs Broker often earn 10.7% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 52 companies and industry startups. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Customs Broker Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Customs Broker Salary $43,621 US July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Customs Broker Salary $49,043 US July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Customs Broker Salary $54,999 US July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Customs Broker Salary $61,406 US July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Customs Broker Salary $67,240 US July 01, 2026
25% $49,043 10% $43,621 90% $67,240 75% $61,406 $54,999 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Custom brokers may be employed by or affiliated with freight forwarders, independent businesses, or shipping lines, importers, exporters, trade authorities, and customs brokerage firms....

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Customs Broker in the United States. The base salary for Customs Broker ranges from $49,043 to $61,406 with the average base salary of $54,999. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $56,949 to $78,915 with the average total cash compensation of $63,641.

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