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Operational role on customs documentation, freight forwarding, and trade compliance.
$46,230
Lower reported wage
$78,420
Median
$130,030
Upper reported wage
Annual U.S. salaries. Actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience. The lower and upper figures do not represent starting and senior salaries.

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Wages reconciled to BLS OEWS May 2024 for SOC 13-1041 (Compliance Officers): A_PCT10-A_PCT90 = $46,230-$130,030, median $78,420.
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Relevant commercial context; add shipping-system and documentation practice. [1]
Coordinate shipments, prepare records, and track cargo movement. [1]
Freight forwarders, shipping offices, and import/export operations teams. [1]
Carrier cutoffs and transport disruptions can affect hours. [1]
Accurate documents and timely communication matter across many parties. [1]
Experience can lead to senior coordination or freight-operations supervision. [1]
These are possible directions. Promotion timing and pay depend on the role and employer.