How much does a cargo and freight agent make in Lexington?
$39,620a year
Median yearly pay for cargo and freight agents in the Lexington-Fayette, KY metro area. That is $19.05 an hour or $3,302 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.05
- Vs. national median
- -24%
- Rank among cities
- 152 of 157
- Jobs in the area
- 260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,620Median: $39,620Highest 10%: $64,110
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,620 | $19.05 | |
| 25th | $39,620 | $19.05 | |
| Median | $39,620 | $19.05 | |
| 75th | $41,520 | $19.96 | |
| 90th | $64,110 | $30.82 |
Other cities in Kentucky
Median yearly pay for cargo and freight agents.
| Louisville, KY | $49,480 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $46,190 |
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Salaries for every job in Lexington, KYFrequently asked questions
How much does a cargo and freight agent make an hour in Lexington?
The median hourly pay in the Lexington-Fayette, KY metro area is $19.05 ($39,620 a year).
Do cargo and freight agents make more in Lexington than the national average?
No: $39,620 against $52,260 nationally, 24% less.
How does Lexington compare with the rest of Kentucky?
The median in Kentucky is $46,230, so Lexington pays 14% less.
Where does Lexington rank for cargo and freight agent pay?
152 of 157 metro areas with data.
How much does a cargo and freight agent make starting out in Lexington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,620 or less a year; the top 10% make $64,110 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.