What are the main factors that influence a Freight Broker Agent's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Freight Broker Agent?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for Freight Broker Agent roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change A Freight Broker Agent's salary?

A Freight Broker Agent's salary grows with experience: a Traffic Clerk I (1-3 years)earns $49,220, a Freight Broker Agent (3-5 years)earns $54,251, a Traffic Clerk III (5-7 years)earns $67,936, a Traffic Supervisor (7+ years)earns $82,400, a Traffic Manager (7+ years)earns $106,554,

What are the highest paying states for a Freight Broker Agent?

Freight Broker Agent salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Freight Broker Agent roles are District of Columbia $59,874, California $59,647, Massachusetts $58,852. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Freight Broker Agent roles make?

Salaries for Freight Broker Agent level roles vary by specialization: Broker: $83,200; Account Manager/Freight Broker: $61,061; Freight Broker: $59,666; broker agent: $54,570; Freight Contractor Agent: $50,759.

Freight Broker Agent Salary in Delaware

How much does a Freight Broker Agent make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Freight Broker Agent in Delaware is $54,764 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $26.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $68,083
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $50,176 to $61,736
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $45,999

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Freight Broker Agent Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$61,736	$5,145	$1,187	$30
Average	$54,764	$4,564	$1,053	$26
25th Percentile	$50,176	$4,181	$965	$24

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Key Factors That Influence Freight Broker Agent Salaries

A Freight Broker Agent'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 Freight Broker Agent Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Freight Broker Agent'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): $49,220
Early Career (1-2 years): $54,251
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $67,936
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $82,400
Expert (over 8 years): $106,554

Levels	Salary
Traffic C... Level Freight Broker Agent	$49,220
Freight B... Level Freight Broker Agent	$54,251
Traffic C... Level Freight Broker Agent	$67,936
Traffic S... Level Freight Broker Agent	$82,400
Traffic M... Level Freight Broker Agent	$106,554

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How Do Freight Broker Agent 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 Broker Agents. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $59,874.
California: $59,647.
Massachusetts: $58,852.

District of Columbia $59,874 California $59,647 Massachusetts $58,852 Washington $58,636 New Jersey $58,614 Alaska $58,539 Connecticut $57,792 New York $57,489

Hawaii $56,521 Rhode Island $56,067 Maryland $55,759 Minnesota $55,337 Colorado $55,175 Illinois $55,121 Oregon $54,915 Delaware $54,764

New Hampshire $54,669 Virginia $54,456 Pennsylvania $53,834 Nevada $53,520 North Dakota $53,417 Michigan $53,255 Wisconsin $53,196 Vermont $53,077

Texas $52,747 Maine $52,725 Arizona $52,693 Ohio $52,655 Georgia $52,157 Indiana $51,909 Wyoming $51,860 Utah $51,784

Iowa $51,752 Kansas $51,492 Louisiana $51,417 North Carolina $51,390 Missouri $51,379 Florida $51,168 Montana $51,054 Nebraska $50,946

Kentucky $50,887 South Carolina $50,670 Tennessee $50,535 Idaho $50,481 New Mexico $50,086 Oklahoma $50,000 Alabama $49,681 South Dakota $49,145

Arkansas $48,853 West Virginia $48,697 Mississippi $48,226

Top Paying Cities for Freight Broker Agents

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:

Lincoln: $54,517
Little Creek: $54,916
Magnolia: $54,838

Lincoln, DE $54,517 Little Creek, DE $54,916 Magnolia, DE $54,838 Milford, DE $54,656 Marydel, DE $54,746 Millsboro, DE $54,289 Millville, DE $54,372 Milton, DE $54,467

Nassau, DE $54,506 Ocean View, DE $54,363 Rehoboth Beach, DE $54,468 Seaford, DE $54,498 Selbyville, DE $54,273 Smyrna, DE $54,954 Viola, DE $54,701 Woodside, DE $54,848

Bear, DE $54,722 Newark, DE $54,701 Claymont, DE $54,813 Delaware City, DE $54,756 Hockessin, DE $54,696 Kirkwood, DE $54,746 Middletown, DE $54,767 Montchanin, DE $54,709

New Castle, DE $54,717 Odessa, DE $54,794 Port Penn, DE $54,830 Rockland, DE $54,714 Saint Georges, DE $54,749 Townsend, DE $54,834 Winterthur, DE $54,721 Lewes, DE $54,488

Wilmington, DE $54,699 Dover, DE $54,916 Dover Afb, DE $54,627 Bethany Beach, DE $54,306 Bethel, DE $54,362 Bridgeville, DE $54,490 Camden Wyoming, DE $54,762 Cheswold, DE $54,899

Clayton, DE $54,900 Dagsboro, DE $54,268 Delmar, DE $54,181 Ellendale, DE $54,345 Felton, DE $54,651 Fenwick Island, DE $54,280 Frankford, DE $54,185 Frederica, DE $54,706

Georgetown, DE $54,248 Greenwood, DE $54,499 Harbeson, DE $54,305 Harrington, DE $54,582 Hartly, DE $54,752 Houston, DE $54,504 Kenton, DE $54,903 Laurel, DE $54,215

Yorklyn, DE $54,713

Freight Broker Agent Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Freight Broker Agent roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Freight Broker Agent positions in Transportation or Telecom typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Freight Broker Agent as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Freight Broker Agent

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense	$65,717	$32.0	20%
Biotechnology	$65,717	$32.0	20%
Business Services	$65,717	$32.0	20%
Chemicals	$65,717	$32.0	20%
Construction	$65,717	$32.0	20%

Freight Broker Agent Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Freight Broker Agent'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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$50,176

Average $54,764/year

$61,736

$4,181

Average $4,564/month

$5,145

$965

Average $1,053/week

$1,187

$24

Average $26/hour

$30

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$61,736	$5,145	$1,187	$30
Average	$54,764	$4,564	$1,053	$26
25th Percentile	$50,176	$4,181	$965	$24

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