Director Traffic
Salary surveys & compensation benchmarks
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Role summary
Manages, directs, or supervises staff and planning and implementation of all aspects of the traffic function including the development of cost effective, efficient, and traceable movement of products, both inbound and outbound. Develops policies, procedures, methods, and system enhancements relating to traffic efficiencies and cost monitoring. Develops or approves analysis findings relating to transportation and freight costs, routing options, and proposed carriers to determine maximum efficiency at lowest cost to satisfy customer and company needs and requirements. Manages and oversees activities of personnel working with vendors, customers, and carriers to resolve or coordinate solutions for such problems as misdirected or damaged goods. May also manage the coordination of import and export requirements, ensuring proper compliance. Typically, a degree in Traffic, Logistics or Supply Chain Management is required.
Job summary sourced from the Empsight benchmark job library.
Reports covering Director Traffic
Director Traffic salary survey FAQ
- Which compensation surveys cover Director Traffic pay?
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- How does Director Traffic pay vary by industry and geography?
- Compensation for Director Traffic varies by industry, region, company size, and revenue. Most surveys above publish cuts on those dimensions. Industry-specific surveys (healthcare, tech, financial services, etc.) typically report meaningfully different ranges than cross-industry surveys for the same role.
- What is the typical salary range for Director Traffic?
- CompShop is a directory of compensation-survey publishers, not a salary aggregator. Actual Director Traffic ranges live in the surveys listed on this page. Most publishers report 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile salary data plus total cash compensation.
- How often should I refresh Director Traffic pay benchmarks?
- Annually is the standard cadence for primary roles. Survey data older than two years is generally too stale for setting current pay ranges, especially in hot segments. Most publishers above release annual editions; a few offer semi-annual updates for fast-moving markets.