Foreign Trade Zone Administrator Salary in the United States

How much does a Foreign Trade Zone Administrator make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Foreign Trade Zone Administrator in the United States is $104,794 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $50.

However, a Foreign Trade Zone Administrator's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $127,416
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $93,369 to $116,635
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $82,968
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Foreign Trade Zone Administrator Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $116,635 $9,720 $2,243 $56
Average $104,794 $8,733 $2,015 $50
25th Percentile $93,369 $7,781 $1,796 $45
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Key Factors That Influence Foreign Trade Zone Administrator Salaries

A Foreign Trade Zone Administrator'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 Foreign Trade Zone Administrator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Foreign Trade Zone Administrator'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): $100,117
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $100,463
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $102,712
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $108,276
  • Expert (over 8 years): $110,018
Levels Salary
Entry Level Foreign Trade Zone Administrator$100,117
Intermediate Level Foreign Trade Zone Administrator$100,463
Senior Level Foreign Trade Zone Administrator$102,712
Specialist Level Foreign Trade Zone Administrator$108,276
Expert Level Foreign Trade Zone Administrator$110,018
$100,117 0 yr
$100,463 < 2 yrs
$102,712 2-4 yrs
$108,276 5-8 yrs
$110,018 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Foreign Trade Zone Administrators

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: $132,177
  • San Francisco: $130,877
  • Oakland: $127,974

What Skills Can Increase a Foreign Trade Zone Administrator's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 7.14% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Capital Market (Mentioned in 3.06% Job Postings): Capital markets are financial markets that bring buyers and sellers together to trade stocks, bonds, currencies, and other financial assets. It allows traders to buy and sell stocks and bonds, and enable businesses to raise financial capital to grow.
  • Mortgage Lending (Mentioned in 2.04% Job Postings): A mortgage loan is a secured loan that allows you to avail funds by providing an immovable asset, such as a house or commercial property, as collateral to the lender.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 7.14%
Capital Market 3.06%
Mortgage Lending 2.04%
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 Foreign Trade Zone Administrator's salary.
  • Coordination: Can increase your salary by up to 53%.
  • Operational Risk: Can increase your salary by up to 39%.
  • Python: Can increase your salary by up to 35%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Coordination
 $160,335
53%
Operational Risk
 $145,664
39%
Python
 $141,472
35%
Capital Market
 $130,993
25%
Leadership
 $127,849
22%
SQL
 $127,849
22%
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How Education impacts a Foreign Trade Zone Administrator's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Foreign Trade Zone Administrators 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 Foreign Trade Zone Administrator with a Associate's Degree is between $90,864 and $113,576).

Foreign Trade Zone Administrator Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Foreign Trade Zone Administrator
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 20.0%
High School 50.0%
Associates 20.0%
Bachelors 50.0%
Masters 20.0%
Doctorate 10.0%
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Foreign Trade Zone Administrator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Foreign Trade Zone Administrator'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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$93,369
Average $104,794/year
$116,635
$7,781
Average $8,733/month
$9,720
$1,796
Average $2,015/week
$2,243
$45
Average $50/hour
$56
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $116,635 $9,720 $2,243 $56
Average $104,794 $8,733 $2,015 $50
25th Percentile $93,369 $7,781 $1,796 $45

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Salary Trends for Foreign Trade Zone Administrator

Salaries for a Foreign Trade Zone Administrator can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $80,091 in 2023 to around $78,089 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Foreign Trade Zone Administrator salary trends, .

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