Salaries in the logistics and supply chain industry fell in 2025 after two years of gains, with the average total compensation dropping to $120,600, down from $128,030 in 2024. This is among the results of Peerless Research Group’s (PRG) new 2025 Salary & Compensation Survey, conducted on behalf of Logistics Management. The survey involved more than 200 qualified respondents.
What’s Related
While pay may have cooled off, experience, education, and geography still play a major role in what professionals earn, and some factors matter more than ever.
Salary Overview: The Top-Line Numbers
Average salary: $120,600
Median salary: $106,000
52% of professionals saw raises, but 10% took pay cuts
Location Matters
Where you work has a big impact on your earnings. Professionals in the Mid-Atlantic region top the charts with an average salary of $129,500, followed closely by New England at $124,700.
By contrast, workers in the Southeast average $119,800, and those in the West earn about $119,200. The median pay in New England rose to $116,000, making it one of the most lucrative places for logistics careers in the U.S.
Experience Pays — Especially Over Time
Workers with 30+ years of experience earned an average of $151,300, compared to just $86,500 for those with less than 3 years.
Even tenure at a single employer mattered — respondents with 10+ years at their current job earned $133,000 on average.
Education: MBAs and Certifications Make a Difference
Those with an MBA earned an average of $177,700, and those with formal logistics education outpaced peers by over $30,000 on average.
Industry certifications and continued learning were often cited as major contributors to salary growth.
Gender Gaps Still Persist
While women made up 21% of survey respondents, they earned far less than men. The median salary for women was $90,000, compared to $120,000 for men.
The average salary gap also widened year-over-year, reinforcing the industry’s ongoing equity challenges.
Job Satisfaction and What Workers Want Next
Despite salary stagnation, 45% said they are “very satisfied” with their careers in logistics. The biggest drivers of job satisfaction weren’t just pay — they were a sense of accomplishment and relationships with colleagues and bosses.
When asked what would help them move up or earn more, professionals named AI, analytics, leadership skills, and cross-functional experience as their top priorities.
Who’s Hiring, What They Spend, and What Titles Pay
Top-paying title: VP/GM, average $208,300
Private vs. public companies: Public firms paid $153,300 on average vs. $126,000 at private firms
Annual transportation spend matters: Companies spending $1B+ paid the most — $158,400 average salary.
In a year of shifting market conditions, logistics professionals continue to value growth opportunities and recognize that AI, analytics, and education will likely shape the next phase of salary progression.
