How much does a Vice President Transportation make in Los Angeles, CA?

As of May 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Vice President Transportation in Los Angeles, CA is $280,286. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $244,969 to $320,610, with most professionals earning between $212,814 and $357,324.

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What is a Vice President Transportation?

The Vice President of Transportation is responsible for overseeing all aspects of a company's transportation operations, including logistics, fleet management, and distribution. This role involves developing and implementing transportation strategies to optimize efficiency and reduce costs, as well as ensuring compliance with regulations and safety standards. The Vice President of Transportation also plays a key role in negotiating contracts with transportation providers and managing relationships with key stakeholders. Additionally, they are responsible for leading and developing a high-performing transportation team to achieve company goals and objectives.

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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
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Average Total Cash Compensation

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What is the average salary for Vice President Transportation in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Vice President Transportation in Los Angeles, CA. The base salary for Vice President Transportation ranges from $244,969 to $320,610 with the average base salary of $280,286. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $280,636 to $419,899 with the average total cash compensation of $340,181.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $280,286 $244,969 - $320,610
Bonus $59,896 $35,667 - $99,289
Total Pay $340,181 $280,636 - $419,899
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA
CITY, STATE Burbank, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $244,969 - $320,610 COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Glendale, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $244,969 - $320,610 COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Pasadena, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $244,969 - $320,610 COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Inglewood, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $244,969 - $320,610 COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Downey, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $242,934 - $317,947 COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA
CITY, STATE El Monte, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $244,703 - $320,263 COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA
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