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Customs officer salary

Average customs officer salary

$156,696

$75.33 hourly rate

Entry-level customs officer salary
$77,000 yearly salary
Updated January 8, 2025

Average Customs Officer Salary

As of October 2025, the average salary for a customs officer in the United States stands at $156,696 per year. This figure reflects the importance of the role in maintaining national security and facilitating legitimate trade. Factors influencing salary include geographical location, level of education, and years of experience.

How Much Does a Customs Officer Make?

Customs officers typically earn between $50,000 and $200,000, depending on their position and expertise. Entry-level positions may start at lower salaries, while senior roles can command higher pay. Additional certifications and specialized training may further enhance earning potential.

Where Can a Customs Officer Earn More?

Specific states and metropolitan areas offer higher salaries for customs officers. For instance, states like California and New York often provide greater compensation due to the cost of living and demand for skilled professionals. Researching salaries by state can guide job seekers in identifying lucrative opportunities.

Customs Officer Salary Estimates from Across the Web

Job platforms and government statistics provide varied insights into customs officer salaries. Regularly reviewing these estimates can help candidates stay informed about salary trends and negotiate better compensation packages when applying for positions.

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Where can a Customs Officer earn more?

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Aera Technology$165,011
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Customs officer salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Salary.com, Indeed, Glassdoor, SalaryExpert, Comparably and Payscale, the average salary for a customs officer typically falls between $42,978 and $156,696.
zippia
$156,696yearly
glassdoor[1]
$97,910yearly
indeed[2]
$62,695yearly
comparably[3]
$76,190yearly
Salary.com[4]
$42,978yearly
payscale[5]
$60,000yearly
SalaryExpert[6]
$71,129yearly

Average customs officer salary by state

The highest-paying states for customs officers are California, North Dakota, and Vermont. The lowest average customs officer salary states are Louisiana, Alabama, and Oklahoma.

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Highest paying states for customs officers

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1North Dakota$150,456$72.33
2Rhode Island$145,302$69.86
3California$160,468$77.15
4Vermont$149,079$71.67
5New Hampshire$147,517$70.92
6Maine$145,083$69.75
7Massachusetts$146,228$70.30
8Nevada$136,982$65.86
9Nebraska$140,541$67.57
10Mississippi$134,926$64.87
11Utah$145,707$70.05
12Missouri$142,066$68.30
13New Jersey$142,052$68.29
14Pennsylvania$135,980$65.38
15Michigan$138,717$66.69
16Ohio$136,612$65.68
17West Virginia$136,336$65.55
18Tennessee$129,872$62.44
19Maryland$139,950$67.28
20Connecticut$143,953$69.21
21Idaho$129,886$62.45
22New Mexico$130,675$62.82
23Illinois$134,277$64.56
24Delaware$140,866$67.72
25Minnesota$131,076$63.02
26New York$136,130$65.45
27Iowa$130,044$62.52
28Kentucky$132,593$63.75
29Wisconsin$131,698$63.32
30South Dakota$128,013$61.54
31District of Columbia$139,572$67.10
32Arkansas$128,121$61.60
33North Carolina$128,451$61.76
34Indiana$129,452$62.24
35Oregon$133,777$64.32
36Kansas$128,051$61.56
37Arizona$124,961$60.08
38Virginia$133,108$63.99
39Montana$129,859$62.43
40South Carolina$125,732$60.45
41Washington$130,754$62.86
42Colorado$123,304$59.28
43Alaska$131,648$63.29
44Alabama$118,688$57.06
45Oklahoma$113,728$54.68
46Texas$122,592$58.94
47Louisiana$119,270$57.34
48Georgia$109,569$52.68
49Wyoming$122,081$58.69
50Florida$82,636$39.73
51Hawaii$48,182$23.16

Highest paying cities for customs officers

The highest-paying cities for customs officers are San Francisco, CA, New York, NY, and Fayetteville, NC.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1San Francisco, CA$214,571$103.16
2New York, NY$143,784$69.13
3Fayetteville, NC$140,294$67.45
4Colorado Springs, CO$137,035$65.88
5Central, LA$136,520$65.63

Customs officer salary details

A customs officer's salary ranges from $77,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $317,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average customs officer salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a customs officer's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$317,000$26,417$152
75th Percentile$227,000$18,917$109
Average$156,696$13,058$75
25th Percentile$108,000$9,000$52
10th Percentile$77,000$6,417$37

Top companies hiring customs officers now:

  1. Rolls-Royce jobs (2)
  2. Citi jobs (24)
  3. Aera Technology jobs (8)
  4. SugarCRM jobs (4)
  5. JPMorgan Chase & Co. jobs (4)

Which companies pay customs officers the most?

Customs officer salaries at Aera Technology and SugarCRM are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average customs officer salary at companies like CoverWallet and Allianz of America, Inc. are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1Aera Technology$165,011$79.33
2SugarCRM$161,140$77.47
3CoverWallet$128,463$61.76
4Allianz of America, Inc.$127,420$61.26
5HSBC Bank$126,304$60.72
6Land Title Guarantee$115,530$55.54
7Mta$114,822$55.20
8Metrolink$97,426$46.84
9Banc of California Inc$73,505$35.34
10Raytheon Technologies$72,989$35.09
11WTS International$42,370$20.37

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Customs officer salary trends

The average customs officer salary has risen by $27,341 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average customs officer earned $129,355 annually, but today, they earn $156,696 a year. That works out to a 11% change in pay for customs officers over the last decade.

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Average customs officer salary over time

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Customs officer salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$157,000$75.33+4.3%
2024$150,000$72.07+1.5%
2023$148,000$70.98+2.4%
2022$144,000$69.30+2.3%
2021$141,000$67.69+1.2%

Recently added customs officer salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
Reejig CorpChief Customer and Delivery OfficerNew York, NY08/23/2024$192,000
Reejig CorpChief Customer and Delivery OfficerNew York, NY07/25/2024$192,000
80Inc. LLCCustomer Relation OfficerTexas City, TX06/07/2024$48,001
Allied Universal SecurityArmed Customs OfficerReno, NV05/30/2024$37,566
Traditional Medicinals, Inc.Chief Customer OfficerRohnert Park, CA03/28/2024$166,317

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