How much does a customs agent make in the United States?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is $3,834 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- $3,258
- Compared with the median pay in the United States
- 0.9 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United States ranks among 143 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $84,560 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $68,710 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $65,800 |
| 13. Netherlands estimate | $46,300 |
| 14. United States | $46,010 |
| 15. Finland estimate | $41,550 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $367 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Event coordinator$61,160
- Employment agent$75,930
- Real estate agent$65,200
- Patent agent$81,240
- Finance adviser$79,450
- Loan officer$74,440
- Accounts clerk$50,670
- Statistician$112,700
By state
Median gross salary a year.
| Washington | $52,600 |
| District of Columbia | $51,820 |
| Massachusetts | $49,750 |
| Alaska | $49,550 |
| New York | $49,140 |
| Vermont | $48,940 |
| Minnesota | $48,910 |
| Illinois | $48,790 |
| New Hampshire | $48,340 |
| California | $48,320 |
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| North Dakota | $48,230 |
| Wisconsin | $48,050 |
| Oregon | $47,730 |
| Iowa | $47,660 |
| Indiana | $47,430 |
| Maine | $47,390 |
| Maryland | $47,350 |
| Colorado | $47,350 |
| New Jersey | $47,310 |
| Montana | $46,590 |
| Rhode Island | $46,330 |
| Pennsylvania | $46,100 |
| Tennessee | $46,080 |
| Connecticut | $45,810 |
| Arizona | $45,780 |
| Hawaii | $45,600 |
| Ohio | $45,580 |
| Michigan | $45,360 |
| Nebraska | $45,290 |
| South Dakota | $45,090 |
| South Carolina | $44,760 |
| Virginia | $44,610 |
| Georgia | $44,520 |
| Missouri | $44,270 |
| Delaware | $44,120 |
| Kansas | $43,920 |
| North Carolina | $43,590 |
| Nevada | $43,350 |
| Kentucky | $43,300 |
| Wyoming | $43,000 |
| Texas | $42,690 |
| Florida | $41,920 |
| Idaho | $41,680 |
| Oklahoma | $41,450 |
| Louisiana | $41,050 |
| Alabama | $40,800 |
| Arkansas | $40,540 |
| West Virginia | $40,370 |
| Utah | $39,550 |
| New Mexico | $39,170 |
| Mississippi | $38,870 |
Jobs in this group in the United States
Official name of each one and its median salary a year.
| Shipping | $45,260 |
| Cargo and Freight Agent | $52,260 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a customs agent make a month in the United States?
The median gross salary is $3,834 a month, $46,010 a year.
How much does a customs agent make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around $35,040 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than $64,070.
Which country pays a customs agent the most?
Germany, with a median of $64,350 a year before tax, according to our data.
Which state pays a customs agent the most?
Washington, with a median of $52,600 a year.
Does a customs agent make more in the United States or in Germany?
In Germany: $64,350 a year against $46,010 in the United States, 1.4 times more.
Who makes more, a customs agent or an event coordinator?
An event coordinator: $61,160 a year against $46,010 for a customs agent, 1.3 times more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS survey, 2025. How we calculate