Logistics Manager Salary in the US
Logistics Manager Salary Range
$92,000
$126,500
Low Range
High Range
Midpoint
This salary range represents a national benchmark in USD. Regional salary adjustment factors can be applied below to estimate how compensation may shift by state.
Salary benchmarks are based on a mix of TQR internal data and external market research for specialized manufacturing and technical roles in the U.S.
Logistics Manager salaries in the Packaging Manufacturing industry typically range from $92,000 to $126,500, with a midpoint of $109,400. Compensation varies based on logistics management experience, transportation and freight expertise, warehouse operations, inventory management, ERP/TMS/WMS systems, leadership responsibilities, and overall responsibility for logistics performance and supply chain efficiency.
What the Salary Percentiles Mean
The following range has been generated based on real salary data across North America.
$92,000
$126,500
$92,000
25th percentile
Employees in this section often have a lower level of experience or skills and
are still growing into their role. This role may also be at a small to medium-sized business.
$109,400
50th percentile
Employees in this section typically demonstrate the required level of experience plus many skills that are deemed an asset. This role is likely at a medium-sized business.
$126,500
75th percentile
Employees in this section typically demonstrate a higher-level of expertise and/or enhanced qualifications. They should also have a proven track record and cultural fit. This role is likely at a larger business.
Regional Salary Adjustments
Salary ranges can vary by region based on cost of living, labor competition, industry concentration, and talent availability. The map below shows regional adjustment factors that can be applied to the national salary benchmark as a directional guide.
Factors That Affect a Logistics Manager's Salary
Logistics Manager compensation can vary based on transportation management experience, logistics network complexity, warehouse operations, inventory responsibility, leadership scope, and supply chain expertise. Employers may need to adjust compensation when the role includes multi-site logistics, ERP/TMS/WMS systems, international shipping, customs compliance, third-party logistics (3PL) management, or responsibility for enterprise-wide logistics operations.
Logistics Manager Job Description:
A Logistics Manager is responsible for leading and optimizing inbound and outbound logistics operations within a packaging manufacturing environment to ensure the efficient movement of raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods. This role helps companies improve supply chain performance, customer service, inventory flow, transportation efficiency, and cost management by overseeing logistics operations, carrier relationships, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Logistics Managers often work closely with Production, Supply Chain, Procurement, Warehousing, Distribution, Customer Service, Sales, transportation providers, and third-party logistics (3PL) partners. Their work may include managing transportation operations, coordinating inbound and outbound shipments, optimizing freight costs, monitoring inventory movement, overseeing carrier performance, ensuring regulatory compliance, and analyzing logistics performance metrics. In a manufacturing environment, the role combines operational leadership with analytical thinking, strategic planning, and cross-functional collaboration.
Logistics Managers are expected to understand how logistics performance impacts production continuity, inventory availability, customer satisfaction, operational efficiency, and overall business success. Strong candidates typically combine logistics and transportation expertise with leadership skills, problem-solving ability, communication, data analysis, and continuous improvement knowledge to optimize logistics operations, reduce costs, improve delivery performance, and support manufacturing excellence.
Common Responsibilities:
Leading and managing inbound and outbound logistics operations to ensure the timely, accurate, and cost-effective movement of raw materials and finished products.
Planning, coordinating, and optimizing transportation, warehousing, shipping, receiving, and inventory flow across the supply chain.
Managing relationships with carriers, freight forwarders, third-party logistics (3PL) providers, and transportation partners to achieve service, quality, and cost objectives.
Developing logistics strategies that improve delivery performance, freight utilization, customer service, and operational efficiency while reducing transportation costs.
Monitoring logistics performance through key performance indicators (KPIs), including on-time delivery, freight costs, inventory accuracy, carrier performance, and service levels.
Collaborating with Production, Procurement, Supply Chain, Distribution, Customer Service, Sales, and Warehousing teams to support manufacturing and customer requirements.
Ensuring compliance with transportation regulations, trade requirements, company policies, workplace safety standards, and applicable industry guidelines.
Managing inventory movement, shipment scheduling, freight planning, and logistics resources to support uninterrupted manufacturing operations.
Preparing logistics reports, budgets, forecasts, and performance analyses to support strategic planning and business decision-making.
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TQR recruits for specialized roles across packaging, industrial automation, manufacturing, food production, life sciences, and related technical markets. Current openings may include engineering, operations, maintenance, quality, supply chain, and plant leadership roles.
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