Customs Broker Salary in Kansas: $79,000 Average

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Data current as of August 2026 · sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET

Average base salary, Kansas

$79,000 / year

≈ $6,600 per month · $37.98 per hour

LocationOr metro area

BLS May 2025 state data for Kansas · median $72,000

25th percentile
$55,000Average
$79,00075th percentile
$95,500

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 (occupation group), with detailed role definition from O*NET, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.

Customs Broker salary by state

Alabama$81,000

Alaska$86,500

Arizona$85,000

Arkansas$78,000

California$106,000

Colorado$95,500

Connecticut$99,500

Delaware$95,000

District of Columbia$117,500

Florida$84,000

Georgia$82,500

Hawaii$88,000

Idaho$85,500

Illinois$91,000

Indiana$88,500

Iowa$83,000

Kansas$79,000

Kentucky$75,000

Louisiana$78,000

Maine$89,500

Maryland$95,000

Massachusetts$112,000

Michigan$89,000

Minnesota$95,000

Mississippi$74,000

Missouri$77,500

Montana$78,000

Nebraska$80,500

Nevada$85,500

New Hampshire$89,500

New Jersey$107,500

New Mexico$79,500

New York$99,500

North Carolina$87,500

North Dakota$87,000

Ohio$83,000

Oklahoma$73,000

Oregon$89,500

Pennsylvania$96,500

Rhode Island$97,000

South Carolina$86,000

South Dakota$83,000

Tennessee$76,500

Texas$84,000

Utah$78,000

Vermont$91,500

Virginia$90,500

Washington$100,500

West Virginia$77,000

Wisconsin$87,500

Wyoming$89,000

About this role

Customs Broker is a professional role within the function in the Business and Financial Operations job family.

Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

What Customs Brokers do

Typical education: Bachelor's Degree

Prepare and process import and export documentation according to customs regulations, laws, or procedures.
Clear goods through customs and to their destinations for clients.
Pay, or arrange for payment of, taxes and duties on shipments.
Calculate duty and tariff payments owed on shipments.
Request or compile necessary import documentation, such as customs invoices, certificates of origin, and cargo-control documents.

Top skills: Active Listening Reading Comprehension Writing Speaking Critical Thinking Complex Problem Solving

Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).

Customs Broker pay by experience level

Entry level$50,000

Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)

Early career$63,500

A few years in (about the 25th percentile)

Experienced$83,500

Mid-career median pay

Senior$113,000

Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)

Top earners$138,500

Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)

Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.

Job outlook

+3%

projected change in jobs, 2024–2034

33,300

projected openings per year

Growing about as fast as average

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.

Customs Broker salary by industry

Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS

142,880 workers

$90,000

Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation)

66,840 workers

$105,500

State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

44,300 workers

$74,000

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

41,520 workers

$104,000

Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

31,750 workers

$78,500

Management of Companies and Enterprises

23,550 workers

$100,000

Management of Companies and Enterprises

23,550 workers

$100,000

Insurance Carriers and Related Activities

20,350 workers

$86,500

Administrative and Support Services

20,180 workers

$75,000

Credit Intermediation and Related Activities

19,850 workers

$97,500

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.

How this role compares

Customs Broker pays 3% below the average across 47 roles in the Business and Financial Operations job family (family average $94,500).

Similar-paying roles in Business and Financial Operations

Compliance Officer$91,500

Loan Officer$91,000

Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$92,500

Logistician$93,000

Cost Estimator$88,500

Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$87,500

Buyers and Purchasing Agents$86,500

Insurance Underwriter$97,000

Business Continuity Planner$97,500

Accountants and Auditors$98,000

Careers related to Customs Broker

Compliance Manager$159,500

Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$58,000

Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$83,500

Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$62,500

Paralegals and Legal Assistants$72,000

Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$54,000

Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Customs Broker make?

The average base salary for a Customs Broker in the United States is $91,500 per year, or about $43.99 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $63,500 and $113,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Business and Financial Operations roles?

The Business and Financial Operations job family averages $94,500 across 47 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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