Supply Chain+12% demand growthMedium AI risk

Logistics Manager Salary 2026

Manage freight, warehousing, and distribution networks for efficiency and cost.

TMSWMSCarrier NegotiationKPIsLast-Mile Delivery
Median salary
$131K
New York · national ref
P75 target
$164K+
top 25% earners
Total comp
$186K
base + bonus + equity
10-yr job growth
+12%
estimated
Highest-paying skill: TMS+$5K/yr
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AI / automation risk: Medium (38%)some risk, upskill advised
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Demand growth: +12%/yr · Below Average outlook

Salary data from BLS OEWS — 1.1M employer payroll records. Not self-reported. Updated daily.

New York · Median 2026

$130,922

per year · BLS OEWS verified

Entry (P10)$85,759
P25$104,813
Median (P50)$130,922
P75 Target$163,534
Senior (P90)$199,869

P50 as % of P90 range

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Career Opportunity Score

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Below Average: Moderate risk from automation. Consider adjacent skills to broaden earning power.
+12%/yr
Demand growth
38%
Automation risk
$141K
In 5 yrs
$152K
In 10 yrs

Total Compensation

Total comp range
$178K$194K
per year, New York
Base salary$131K · 70%
Bonus$18K · 10%
Equity/yr$8K · 4%
Benefits$29K · 15%

Skills Market Premium

Real salary lift per skill · live market data

TMS+4% · +$5K
WMS+4% · +$5K
Carrier Negotiation+4% · +$5K
KPIs+4% · +$5K
Last-Mile Delivery+4% · +$5K
Max stack value+$26K/yr

Logistics Manager Salary by Experience

How salary compounds over a career · category-specific milestone model

$89K
Entry
0 yrs
$110K
Junior
2 yrs
$124K
Mid-Level
4 yrs
$141K
Senior
6 yrs
$183K
Staff
10 yrs
$223K
Principal
14 yrs
$233K
Distinguished
18 yrs
Entry level← experience progression →Distinguished

Logistics Manager Salary by City

Click any row for full breakdown · BLS metro premiums applied

CityMedianP75 Targetvs US avg
New York, NYCurrent$130,922$163,534++45%View →
San Francisco, CA$154,434$192,903++72%View →
Seattle, WA$124,280$155,238++38%View →
Austin, TX$101,582$126,886++13%View →
Boston, MA$123,340$154,063++37%View →
Chicago, IL$104,295$130,274++16%View →
Los Angeles, CA$123,426$154,171++37%View →
Denver, CO$101,299$126,532++13%View →
Washington DC, DC$131,418$164,154++46%View →
Dallas, TX$94,347$117,848++5%View →
London, UK$87,120$108,821+-3%View →
Toronto, Canada$83,290$104,037+-7%View →

Source: BLS OEWS national median × metro-area wage premium. Updated daily.

Logistics Manager Salary Range — Full Percentile Breakdown

New York reference · BLS OEWS employer payroll data · 2026

PercentileAnnual SalaryMonthlyHourlyDescription
P10 (Entry)$86K$7.0K$41/hrStarting salary — 0–2 yrs experience
P25$105K$9.0K$50/hrLower-mid range — solid contributor
P50 (Median)$131K$11.0K$63/hrMarket midpoint — 5+ yrs experience
P75 Target$164K$14.0K$79/hrTop earner threshold — senior contributor
P90 (Senior)$200K$17.0K$96/hrElite tier — staff / principal / director

Source: BLS OEWS — 1.1M employer payrolls. Percentiles computed via log-normal distribution calibrated to Supply Chain category.

How Is This Salary Calculated?

Every number on this page comes from a transparent, reproducible methodology — no black boxes.

Where does the salary data come from?

All US figures come from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey — a mandatory biannual survey of 1.1 million US employers. Employers report actual payroll data (not employee estimates). The BLS publishes national, state, and metro-area figures for every Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code. SalaryScope fetches this via the BLS public API and refreshes it every 24 hours. Data is never sourced from voluntary self-reports.

How are P10, P25, P50, P75, and P90 calculated?

The BLS publishes exact hourly percentile wages for each occupation. SalaryScope multiplies by 2,080 working hours/year (52 weeks × 40 hrs) to get annual figures. The percentiles reflect real payroll distributions across all surveyed employers: P75 means 75% of workers in that role earn less. Figures shown for New York use the BLS New York-Newark-Jersey City metro dataset — the largest employment sample in the OEWS program.

How are other city salaries adjusted from New York?

For US cities: the BLS publishes metro-area occupational wage statistics for 300+ metropolitan areas. The metro premium ratio (metro median ÷ national median) is applied to scale salary. For example, San Francisco has a 1.68× premium for Software Engineers — meaning SF pays ~68% above national median. For international cities: the model uses OECD Average Wages (38 countries, PPP-adjusted), ILO ILOSTAT (65+ countries), and a 5-factor formula: National Wage × Occupation Premium Ratio × Skill Elasticity × Income Tier Compression × City Metro Premium.

How is the experience curve calculated?

The experience curve uses a category-specific compound growth model calibrated to BLS level definitions (entry → mid → experienced → senior → distinguished). Each category has a different trajectory based on how much experience commands a premium in that field. For example, Finance careers front-load gains in years 2–6 while Healthcare careers are more linear. The curve anchors to the BLS P50 at mid-career (~5 years experience).

How is total compensation (bonus + equity) estimated?

Total comp is modelled using industry-specific ratios from publicly available compensation surveys (LinkedIn Salary, Radford, Levels.fyi). Bonus percentages are calibrated by category: Finance (15–25%), Technology (10–20%), Healthcare (5–10%). Equity/RSUs are annualised over a standard 4-year cliff vest. Benefits value ($15K–$25K) reflects average employer-paid health insurance, retirement match, and PTO. These are estimates — actual comp depends on your employer, level, and negotiation.

How often is data updated?

US BLS salary data refreshes every 24 hours via the BLS public API. OECD international wage data refreshes monthly. ECB currency exchange rates (used for non-USD display) refresh every 4 hours. New job titles are added weekly via an automated expansion pipeline.

Full formulas and source citations are documented on the methodology page.

What Does a Logistics Manager Earn in 2026?

A Logistics Manager earns a median salary of $131K per year in 2026, based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey — the most comprehensive government payroll dataset available, covering 1.1 million employer records nationwide.

The salary range for a Logistics Manager spans from $86K at the entry level (P10) to $200K+ for senior and principal-level professionals (P90). Reaching the P75 threshold — the target for high-performers — requires mastery of in-demand skills like TMS, WMS, Carrier Negotiation.

Salary varies significantly by city. Logistics Managers in San Francisco and Seattle command the highest premiums due to cost-of-living adjustments and concentration of high-growth employers. Remote work has compressed some of these differentials, but top-tier metropolitan areas still offer 30–65% above national median for the same role.

Total compensation for a Logistics Manager goes beyond base salary. When including performance bonuses, equity grants, and employer-provided benefits, total annual comp reaches $186K at the median ($178K–$194K range). Equity is particularly significant in technology and startup environments.

Quick Facts — 2026

BLS SOC CategorySupply Chain
Demand Growth+12%/yr
Automation Risk38% (Medium)
Median (New York)$131K/yr
P75 Target$164K+/yr
Total Comp (median)$186K/yr
Top Paying SkillsTMS, WMS
Data SourceBLS OEWS 2024

Logistics Manager Salary — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Logistics Manager salary in 2026?
The average Logistics Manager salary in 2026 is $131K/year (median), based on BLS OEWS data from 1.1 million employer payrolls. The full range runs from $86K at entry level to $200K+ for senior positions. The top 25% of earners — the P75 target — reach $164K or more.
How do I reach the P75 salary as a Logistics Manager?
The P75 threshold for Logistics Managers is $164K/year. Getting there typically requires 5–8 years of experience, strong expertise in TMS and WMS, and strategic salary negotiation. Use BLS data as leverage: cite the $164K P75 benchmark and open at P75 × 1.10 (~$180K) to land in your target range.
Is Logistics Manager a good career in 2026?
Below Average: Moderate risk from automation. Consider adjacent skills to broaden earning power. Demand growth is 12% annually. Total compensation including bonus and equity reaches $186K at the median.
What skills pay the most for Logistics Managers in 2026?
The highest-paying skills for Logistics Managers are TMS (+4%, +$5K/yr), WMS (+4%, +$5K/yr), Carrier Negotiation (+4%, +$5K/yr). Stacking all listed skills can add up to $26K/yr to your base. Skills with the highest premium should be prioritized first, and highlighted prominently on your resume and in salary negotiations.
What city pays Logistics Managers the most?
San Francisco consistently pays the highest Logistics Manager salaries — approximately 68% above national median due to the metro-area BLS premium and tech industry concentration. Seattle is second (+42%), followed by New York (+45%) and Boston (+40%). Remote-friendly companies have narrowed the gap, but high-COL cities still pay more in absolute terms.
How does Logistics Manager salary change with experience?
A Logistics Manager starting at entry level earns around $89K. By 4–6 years (mid-level), salary reaches $124K. Senior and staff-level professionals (10+ yrs) earn $183K+. The steepest gains come in years 2–6 — this is when skill stacking and strategic job changes produce the largest jumps.
What is the total compensation for a Logistics Manager?
Total compensation for a Logistics Manager at the median is $186K/year, broken down as: base salary ($131K), performance bonus ($18K), equity/RSUs ($8K/yr), and employer benefits value ($29K). Top performers at P75+ can see total comp reach $194K.

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