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

$48,990a year

Median yearly pay for cargo and freight agents in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area. That is $23.55 an hour or $4,083 a month.

Hourly
$23.55
Vs. national median
-6%
Rank among cities
101 of 157
Jobs in the area
580
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,060Median: $48,990Highest 10%: $85,740
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$40,060$19.26
25th$41,600$20.00
Median$48,990$23.55
75th$63,780$30.66
90th$85,740$41.22

Other cities in Indiana

Median yearly pay for cargo and freight agents.

Chicago, IL$59,850
Louisville, KY$49,480
Cincinnati, OH$46,190
Fort Wayne, IN$42,880
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Related jobs in Indianapolis

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$74,680
Postal Service Clerk$64,670
Postal Service Mail Carrier$62,070
Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$61,580
Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant$60,730
Production$59,810
Information and Record Clerk$59,730
Weigher$57,510
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$55,450
Brokerage Clerk$53,090
Salaries for every job in Indianapolis, IN

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area is $23.55 ($48,990 a year).

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

No: $48,990 against $52,260 nationally, 6% less.

How does Indianapolis compare with the rest of Indiana?

The median in Indiana is $50,020, so Indianapolis pays 2% less.

Where does Indianapolis rank for cargo and freight agent pay?

101 of 157 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $40,060 or less a year; the top 10% make $85,740 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.