Cargo Handler Salary in the United States

Cargo Handler Salary

How much does a Cargo Handler make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Cargo Handler in the United States is $33,128. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $30,883 to $35,170, with most professionals earning between $28,838 and $37,029.

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10th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $28,838 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $30,883 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $33,128 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $35,170 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $37,029 US April 01, 2025
25% $30,883 10% $28,838 90% $37,029 75% $35,170 $33,128 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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30883
35170
33128

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Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
30883
35170
33128
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Cargo Handler in the United States. The base salary for Cargo Handler ranges from $30,883 to $35,170 with the average base salary of $33,128. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $30,883 to $35,170 with the average total cash compensation of $33,128.

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