Freight Forwarder Salary in Washington, DC

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How much does a Freight Forwarder make in Washington, DC?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Freight Forwarder in Washington, DC is $104,205. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $87,155 to a high of $122,341, with most professionals earning between $95,280 and $113,698.

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What is a Freight Forwarder?

A Freight Forwarder, forwarder, or forwarding agent, also known as a non-vessel operating common carrier (NVOCC), is a person or company that organizes shipments for individuals or corporations to get goods from the manufacturer or producer to a market, customer or final point of distribution. Forwarders contract with a carrier or often multiple carriers to move the goods. A forwarder does not move the goods but acts as an expert in the logistics network. The carriers can use a variety of shipping modes, including ships, airplanes, trucks, and railroads, and often use multiple modes for a sing...

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Average Salary Range for Freight Forwarder in Washington, DC

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
95280
113698
104205

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
99639
120080
109408
What is the average salary for Freight Forwarder in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Freight Forwarder in Washington, DC. The base salary for Freight Forwarder ranges from $95,280 to $113,698 with the average base salary of $104,205. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $99,639 to $120,080 with the average total cash compensation of $109,408.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $104,205 $95,280 - $113,698
Bonus $5,204 $4,359 - $6,382
Total Pay $109,408 $99,639 - $120,080
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Freight Forwarder Salary Near Washington, DC

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Arlington, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $95,280 - $113,698 COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
CITY, STATE Alexandria, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $95,280 - $113,698 COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
CITY, STATE Annandale, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $95,280 - $113,698 COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
CITY, STATE Bowie, MD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $95,082 - $113,462 COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Bethesda, MD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $95,280 - $113,698 COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
CITY, STATE Silver Spring, MD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $95,280 - $113,698 COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
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