▲13%
$19.90
Avg. Base Hourly Rate (USD)
/ hour
Avg. Base Hourly Rate (USD)
10%
$15.74
MEDIAN
$19.90
90%
$26.16
The average hourly pay for an Import Specialist is $19.90 in 2025
Hourly Rate
$16 - $26
Bonus
$204 - $13k
Total Pay
$34k - $59k
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What is the Pay by Experience Level for Import Specialists?
What Do Import Specialists Do?
Import Specialist Tasks
- Coordinate and facilitate with contractors, shippers, clients and carriers.
- Build and maintain relationships with vendors, federal agencies and shippers.
- Create monthly and annual reports and documentation.
- Troubleshoot and resolve shipping, quality and regulation problems.
- Track data about shipments, facilities, brokers, clients and compliance.
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Common Health Benefits for a Import Specialist
Medical
82%
Dental
65%
Vision
59%
None
15%
Gender Breakdown for Import Specialists
Female
55.9%
Male
41.2%
Prefer to self-define
2.9%
This data is based on 34 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
FAQs About Import Specialists
What is the highest pay for Import Specialists?
Our data indicates that the highest pay for an Import Specialist is $26.16 / hour
What is the lowest pay for Import Specialists?
Our data indicates that the lowest pay for an Import Specialist is $15.74 / hour
How can Import Specialists increase their salary?
Increasing your pay as an Import Specialist is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are an Import Specialist that oversees more junior Import Specialists, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.