Customs Clearance Supervisor salary
Nationally, a customs clearance supervisor earns roughly £35,000 to £44,000, with a midpoint of £39,000. Where the job is makes a real difference, so here's the same role by area. Usually includes responsibility for compliance and audit.
| Area | Lower | Typical | Upper |
|---|---|---|---|
| London and the Thames Gateway | £43,800 | £48,800 | £55,000 |
| Cambridge and Cambridgeshire | £37,100 | £41,300 | £46,600 |
| Felixstowe | £35,700 | £39,800 | £44,900 |
| Colchester and north Essex | £34,700 | £38,600 | £43,600 |
| Ipswich | £34,000 | £37,800 | £42,700 |
| Wider Suffolk | £32,900 | £36,700 | £41,400 |
| Norfolk and Great Yarmouth | £32,900 | £36,700 | £41,400 |
Source: HtE Recruitment freight and transport wage guide, uplifted for 2026, August 2026. Area figures apply published regional pay differences; operational roles move less between areas because of the wage floor.
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