Hourly Wage for Cargo Handler Salary in the United States

Hourly Wage for Cargo Handler Salary

How much does a Cargo Handler make hourly?

As of April 01, 2025, the average hourly pay of Cargo Handler in the United States is $16. While Salary.com is seeing that Cargo Handler salary in the US can go up to $18 or down to $14, but most earn between $15 and $17. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Cargo Handler in the United States.

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Cargo Handler Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $14 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $15 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $16 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $17 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $18 US April 01, 2025
25% $15 10% $14 90% $18 75% $17 $16 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Cargo Handler

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    Materials Handler II

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Cargo Handler in the United States. The average hourly rate for Cargo Handler ranges from $15 to $17 with the average hourly pay of $16. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $15 to $17 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $16.

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