How much does a cargo and freight agent make in Illinois?
$59,750a year
Median yearly pay for cargo and freight agents in Illinois. That is $28.73 an hour or $4,979 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.73
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 6,110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,030Median: $59,750Highest 10%: $80,580
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,030 | $19.25 | |
| 25th | $48,840 | $23.48 | |
| Median | $59,750 | $28.73 | |
| 75th | $62,480 | $30.04 | |
| 90th | $80,580 | $38.74 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Davenport, IA | $64,580 |
| Chicago, IL | $59,850 |
| Peoria, IL | $58,540 |
| St. Louis, MO | $48,780 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cargo and freight agents.
| 6. Rhode Island | $60,310 |
| 7. New Jersey | $60,210 |
| 8. New York | $60,040 |
| 9. Illinois | $59,750 |
| 10. Montana | $59,240 |
| 11. Massachusetts | $58,680 |
| 12. Minnesota | $58,650 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cargo and freight agent make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $28.73 ($59,750 a year).
Do cargo and freight agents make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $59,750 against $52,260 nationally, 14% more.
Where does Illinois rank for cargo and freight agent pay?
Illinois ranks 9 of 48 states.
Which city in Illinois pays cargo and freight agents the most?
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL, with a median of $64,580 a year.
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.