VP Logistics
Salary surveys & compensation benchmarks
2 compensation survey reports publish salary benchmarks for VP Logistics. Compare what each vendor covers and pick the right one for your organization.
Role summary
Responsible for the leadership and oversight of the Logistics function. Develops and implements the logistics strategy to support business goals, objectives, and operations of the company. Oversees the development of operational systems and logistics strategies that significantly impact functional and corporate productivity, revenue, compliance, and customer retention. Area(s) of oversight may include but are not limited to logistics and distribution, supply chain services, inventory control, critical parts availability, material handling, import/export licensing, product shipment from origin to point of delivery, third party warehousing, and related shipping and receiving functions/activities. Additionally, evaluates and selects specialized technology needed to effectively manage and control logistics processes for efficiency, quality and maximum cost savings. Typically requires a degree in Logistics or a related field and specialized prior Logistics senior management experience.
Job summary sourced from the Empsight benchmark job library.
Reports covering VP Logistics
VP Logistics salary survey FAQ
- Which compensation surveys cover VP Logistics pay?
- 2 surveys publish VP Logistics benchmarks, including data from Empsight. The full list is on this page; click into any one for scope, methodology, and pricing.
- How does VP Logistics pay vary by industry and geography?
- Compensation for VP Logistics 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 VP Logistics?
- CompShop is a directory of compensation-survey publishers, not a salary aggregator. Actual VP Logistics 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 VP Logistics 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.