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How much does a cargo and freight agent make in Charleston?

$57,560a year

Median yearly pay for cargo and freight agents in the Charleston-North Charleston, SC metro area. That is $27.67 an hour or $4,797 a month.

Hourly
$27.67
Vs. national median
+10%
Rank among cities
45 of 157
Jobs in the area
730
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,150Median: $57,560Highest 10%: $79,440
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$47,150$22.67
25th$48,910$23.51
Median$57,560$27.67
75th$66,290$31.87
90th$79,440$38.19

Other cities in South Carolina

Median yearly pay for cargo and freight agents.

Greenville, SC$59,320
Myrtle Beach, SC$58,460
Spartanburg, SC$56,410
Columbia, SC$55,070
Charlotte, NC$49,720
Cargo and Freight Agent salary in South Carolina Cargo and Freight Agent salary in all states

Related jobs in Charleston

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$65,910
Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$65,470
Postal Service Clerk$64,670
Brokerage Clerk$60,200
Postal Service Mail Carrier$59,880
Production$58,690
Postal Service Mail Sorter$57,430
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$53,930
Information and Record Clerk$51,630
Meter Reader$50,570
Salaries for every job in Charleston, SC

Frequently asked questions

How much does a cargo and freight agent make an hour in Charleston?

The median hourly pay in the Charleston-North Charleston, SC metro area is $27.67 ($57,560 a year).

Do cargo and freight agents make more in Charleston than the national average?

Yes: $57,560 against $52,260 nationally, 10% more.

How does Charleston compare with the rest of South Carolina?

The median in South Carolina is $57,000, so Charleston pays 1% more.

Where does Charleston rank for cargo and freight agent pay?

45 of 157 metro areas with data.

How much does a cargo and freight agent make starting out in Charleston?

The lowest-paid 10% make $47,150 or less a year; the top 10% make $79,440 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.