How much does a cargo and freight agent make in Chicago?
$59,850a year
Median yearly pay for cargo and freight agents in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $28.77 an hour or $4,988 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.77
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among cities
- 25 of 157
- Jobs in the area
- 5,630
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,030Median: $59,850Highest 10%: $80,580
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,030 | $19.25 | |
| 25th | $48,880 | $23.50 | |
| Median | $59,850 | $28.77 | |
| 75th | $62,480 | $30.04 | |
| 90th | $80,580 | $38.74 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for cargo and freight agents.
| Davenport, IA | $64,580 |
| St. Louis, MO | $48,780 |
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Salaries for every job in Chicago, ILFrequently asked questions
How much does a cargo and freight agent make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $28.77 ($59,850 a year).
Do cargo and freight agents make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $59,850 against $52,260 nationally, 15% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $59,750, so Chicago pays 0% more.
Where does Chicago rank for cargo and freight agent pay?
25 of 157 metro areas with data.
How much does a cargo and freight agent make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,030 or less a year; the top 10% make $80,580 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.