As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Customs Broker in Illinois is $56,071, equivalent to $27 per hour, $1,078 weekly, or $4,673 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Customs Broker in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Customs Broker in Illinois vary widely, spanning from $44,468 to $68,555. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($49,997) and 75th percentile ($62,606), while top earners (90th percentile) make $68,555 per year. This $12,609 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, Illinois Customs Broker often earn 1.9% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 52 companies. However, Illinois currently ranks 14 nationwide for Customs Broker job salary. 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 $44,468 IL April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Customs Broker Salary $49,997 IL April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Customs Broker Salary $56,071 IL April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Customs Broker Salary $62,606 IL April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Customs Broker Salary $68,555 IL April 01, 2026
25% $49,997 10% $44,468 90% $68,555 75% $62,606 $56,071 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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Location Cicero, IL Avg. Salary $62,771 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Mount Prospect, IL Avg. Salary $62,552 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Abingdon, IL Avg. Salary $57,097 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Adair, IL Avg. Salary $57,413 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Addieville, IL Avg. Salary $58,203 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Addison, IL Avg. Salary $62,552 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Akin, IL Avg. Salary $57,170 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Albany, IL Avg. Salary $56,727 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Albers, IL Avg. Salary $58,203 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Albion, IL Avg. Salary $55,403 Date Updated April 01, 2026
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    Customs Broker

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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