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The average salary for a logistics director is $108,828 per year, translating to approximately $52 per hour. This compensation reflects the essential role logistics directors play in streamlining supply chain operations. Factors influencing salary include years of experience, geographic location, and the specific industry sector.
Logistics directors in states like California, New York, and Texas tend to earn higher salaries due to the cost of living and demand for skilled professionals. For instance, California's logistics directors can earn over $120,000 annually. Additionally, sectors such as e-commerce and manufacturing often offer competitive pay.
Various salary estimates highlight the wide range of earnings based on company size and type. For example, logistics directors in multinational corporations may command salaries exceeding $130,000, while those in smaller firms may see figures closer to $90,000. Understanding these dynamics can help professionals negotiate their salaries more effectively.
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The highest-paying states for logistics directors are Washington, Michigan, and California. The lowest average logistics director salary states are Wyoming, Utah, and Nebraska.
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Dakota | $119,715 | $57.56 |
| 2 | Montana | $122,342 | $58.82 |
| 3 | Washington | $133,301 | $64.09 |
| 4 | Wisconsin | $123,978 | $59.60 |
| 5 | Vermont | $119,328 | $57.37 |
| 6 | Michigan | $126,245 | $60.69 |
| 7 | Connecticut | $122,705 | $58.99 |
| 8 | New York | $125,190 | $60.19 |
| 9 | Louisiana | $112,359 | $54.02 |
| 10 | California | $125,689 | $60.43 |
| 11 | Minnesota | $122,902 | $59.09 |
| 12 | District of Columbia | $122,346 | $58.82 |
| 13 | Oregon | $121,993 | $58.65 |
| 14 | Rhode Island | $117,952 | $56.71 |
| 15 | Arkansas | $111,784 | $53.74 |
| 16 | Massachusetts | $115,215 | $55.39 |
| 17 | Pennsylvania | $111,869 | $53.78 |
| 18 | Texas | $113,712 | $54.67 |
| 19 | North Dakota | $111,945 | $53.82 |
| 20 | South Carolina | $106,533 | $51.22 |
| 21 | New Mexico | $115,002 | $55.29 |
| 22 | Alabama | $104,396 | $50.19 |
| 23 | Alaska | $109,772 | $52.77 |
| 24 | Kentucky | $106,564 | $51.23 |
| 25 | Oklahoma | $103,228 | $49.63 |
| 26 | Iowa | $109,315 | $52.56 |
| 27 | Maine | $112,066 | $53.88 |
| 28 | Indiana | $105,548 | $50.74 |
| 29 | Colorado | $109,455 | $52.62 |
| 30 | Maryland | $109,371 | $52.58 |
| 31 | New Hampshire | $105,575 | $50.76 |
| 32 | Ohio | $104,058 | $50.03 |
| 33 | West Virginia | $94,182 | $45.28 |
| 34 | Virginia | $104,331 | $50.16 |
| 35 | Idaho | $106,940 | $51.41 |
| 36 | Kansas | $106,027 | $50.97 |
| 37 | Delaware | $102,160 | $49.12 |
| 38 | Tennessee | $101,993 | $49.04 |
| 39 | Mississippi | $95,715 | $46.02 |
| 40 | Wyoming | $93,532 | $44.97 |
| 41 | North Carolina | $102,263 | $49.16 |
| 42 | New Jersey | $98,116 | $47.17 |
| 43 | Nevada | $102,725 | $49.39 |
| 44 | Missouri | $103,038 | $49.54 |
| 45 | Arizona | $97,440 | $46.85 |
| 46 | Illinois | $94,666 | $45.51 |
| 47 | Georgia | $89,997 | $43.27 |
| 48 | Hawaii | $77,596 | $37.31 |
| 49 | Utah | $93,388 | $44.90 |
| 50 | Nebraska | $92,697 | $44.57 |
| 51 | Florida | $87,785 | $42.20 |
The highest-paying cities for logistics directors are San Leandro, CA, Taylor, MI, and New York, NY.
| Rank | City | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Leandro, CA | $133,953 | $64.40 |
| 2 | Taylor, MI | $127,117 | $61.11 |
| 3 | New York, NY | $125,767 | $60.46 |
| 4 | Green Bay, WI | $124,781 | $59.99 |
| 5 | Enfield, CT | $123,942 | $59.59 |
| 6 | Owatonna, MN | $123,196 | $59.23 |
| 7 | Beaverton, OR | $122,191 | $58.75 |
| 8 | Brookline, MA | $115,542 | $55.55 |
| 9 | Albuquerque, NM | $115,479 | $55.52 |
| 10 | Plano, TX | $115,253 | $55.41 |
| 11 | Little Rock, AR | $112,665 | $54.17 |
| 12 | Denver, CO | $109,103 | $52.45 |
| 13 | Delaware, OH | $104,195 | $50.09 |
| 14 | Franklin, TN | $102,362 | $49.21 |
| 15 | Charlotte, NC | $101,762 | $48.92 |
| 16 | Montclair, NJ | $98,335 | $47.28 |
| 17 | Chicago, IL | $94,757 | $45.56 |
| 18 | Orem, UT | $93,687 | $45.04 |
| 19 | Lauderhill, FL | $85,980 | $41.34 |
A logistics director's salary ranges from $70,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $167,000 at the 90th percentile.

| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $167,000 | $13,917 | $80 |
| 75th Percentile | $136,000 | $11,333 | $65 |
| Average | $108,828 | $9,069 | $52 |
| 25th Percentile | $86,000 | $7,167 | $41 |
| 10th Percentile | $70,000 | $5,833 | $34 |
The highest paying types of logistics directors are director, procurement, supply chain director, and director of distribution.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supply Chain Manager | $100,414 | $8,368 | $48.28 | 37,773 |
| Terminal Manager | $74,237 | $6,186 | $35.69 | 16,792 |
| Traffic Manager | $61,734 | $5,144 | $29.68 | 14,997 |
| Transportation Manager | $77,378 | $6,448 | $37.20 | 25,248 |
| Warehouse Operations Manager | $34,871 | $2,906 | $16.76 | 115,185 |
| Distribution Manager | $89,264 | $7,439 | $42.92 | 39,061 |
Top companies hiring logistics directors now:
Logistics director salaries at Barnes & Noble and Nike are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average logistics director salary at companies like Hearthside Food Solutions and OraSure Technologies are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barnes & Noble | $136,982 | $65.86 |
| 2 | Nike | $135,728 | $65.25 |
| 3 | Hearthside Food Solutions | $135,296 | $65.05 |
| 4 | OraSure Technologies | $130,008 | $62.50 |
| 5 | CCC | $126,774 | $60.95 |
| 6 | Gucci | $124,021 | $59.63 |
| 7 | Men's Wearhouse | $122,592 | $58.94 |
| 8 | Post Holdings | $122,489 | $58.89 |
| 9 | Shirley Ryan AbilityLab | $119,626 | $57.51 |
| 10 | Samsung Electronics Device Solutions (Semiconductor & Display) | $119,288 | $57.35 |
| 11 | Skullcandy | $118,812 | $57.12 |
| 12 | Sears Holdings | $118,177 | $56.82 |
| 13 | Baptist Child & Family Service | $118,111 | $56.78 |
| 14 | Yale New Haven Health | $118,110 | $56.78 |
| 15 | Smith & Nephew | $117,804 | $56.64 |
| 16 | Franklin Electric | $116,468 | $55.99 |
| 17 | Central National Gottesman | $115,688 | $55.62 |
| 18 | LifeBridge Health | $115,223 | $55.40 |
| 19 | Tesla | $114,907 | $55.24 |
| 20 | Jordan's Furniture | $114,502 | $55.05 |
The average logistics director salary has risen by $17,534 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average logistics director earned $91,294 annually, but today, they earn $108,828 a year. That works out to a 8% change in pay for logistics directors over the last decade.
Compare logistics director salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Compare logistics director salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $109,000 | $52.32 | +1.9% |
| 2025 | $107,000 | $51.33 | -0.2% |
| 2024 | $107,000 | $51.42 | +2.4% |
| 2023 | $104,000 | $50.19 | +3.5% |
| 2022 | $101,000 | $48.41 | +2.9% |
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Bosch | Director of Logistics | Mount Prospect, IL | 06/28/2025 | $180,000 |
| Gervino Group | Logistics-Director of Sales-Warehousing | Commerce, CA | 06/28/2025 | $100,000 |
| University of Utah | Assoc DIR, OPS & Logistics | Salt Lake City, UT | 06/27/2025 | $75,000 |
| Inside Talent | Director of Planning, Control, and Logistics | Burnsville, MN | 06/27/2025 | $125,000 |
| Kelly Services | Director of Logistics | Bolingbrook, IL | 06/26/2025 | $110,000 |
| Imperative Logistics Group | Imperative Logistics-Director Business Development-Global Freight Forwarding | Columbia, MD | 06/16/2025 | $60,000 |
| Imperative Logistics Group | Imperative Logistics-Director, Business Development-Global Freight Forwarding | Milwaukee, WI | 06/16/2025 | $60,000 |
| Imperative Logistics Group | Imperative Logistics-Director Business Development-Global Freight Forwarding | Los Angeles, CA | 06/16/2025 | $60,000 |
| Imperative Logistics Group | Imperative Logistics-Director, Business Development-Global Freight Forwarding | Chicago, IL | 06/16/2025 | $60,000 |
| Plexus | Director-Logistics Solutions | Neenah, WI | 06/12/2025 | $126,100 |
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