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How much does a cargo and freight agent make in Kansas City?

$50,340a year

Median yearly pay for cargo and freight agents in the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area. That is $24.20 an hour or $4,195 a month.

Hourly
$24.20
Vs. national median
-4%
Rank among cities
80 of 157
Jobs in the area
620
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,660Median: $50,340Highest 10%: $75,820
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$39,660$19.07
25th$45,370$21.81
Median$50,340$24.20
75th$63,340$30.45
90th$75,820$36.45

Other cities in Missouri

Median yearly pay for cargo and freight agents.

St. Louis, MO$48,780
Cargo and Freight Agent salary in Missouri Cargo and Freight Agent salary in all states

Related jobs in Kansas City

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$66,780
Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$64,460
Meter Reader$61,830
Postal Service Mail Carrier$61,010
Postal Service Clerk$60,530
Eligibility Interviewer$58,090
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$56,590
Postal Service Mail Sorter$55,350
Production$53,360
Human Resources Assistant$52,140
Salaries for every job in Kansas City, MO

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area is $24.20 ($50,340 a year).

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

No: $50,340 against $52,260 nationally, 4% less.

How does Kansas City compare with the rest of Missouri?

The median in Missouri is $50,840, so Kansas City pays 1% less.

Where does Kansas City rank for cargo and freight agent pay?

80 of 157 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $39,660 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,820 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.