How much does a cargo and freight agent make in Atlanta?
$58,750a year
Median yearly pay for cargo and freight agents in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $28.25 an hour or $4,896 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.25
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among cities
- 39 of 157
- Jobs in the area
- 2,680
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,440Median: $58,750Highest 10%: $75,980
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,440 | $15.12 | |
| 25th | $46,730 | $22.47 | |
| Median | $58,750 | $28.25 | |
| 75th | $62,930 | $30.25 | |
| 90th | $75,980 | $36.53 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for cargo and freight agents.
| Chattanooga, TN | $49,460 |
| Savannah, GA | $48,560 |
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Salaries for every job in Atlanta, GAFrequently asked questions
How much does a cargo and freight agent make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $28.25 ($58,750 a year).
Do cargo and freight agents make more in Atlanta than the national average?
Yes: $58,750 against $52,260 nationally, 12% more.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $51,380, so Atlanta pays 14% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for cargo and freight agent pay?
39 of 157 metro areas with data.
How much does a cargo and freight agent make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,440 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,980 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.