How much does a cargo and freight agent make in Louisville?
$49,480a year
Median yearly pay for cargo and freight agents in the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area. That is $23.79 an hour or $4,123 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.79
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among cities
- 96 of 157
- Jobs in the area
- 1,310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,530Median: $49,480Highest 10%: $75,310
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,530 | $19.00 | |
| 25th | $42,080 | $20.23 | |
| Median | $49,480 | $23.79 | |
| 75th | $58,340 | $28.05 | |
| 90th | $75,310 | $36.21 |
Other cities in Kentucky
Median yearly pay for cargo and freight agents.
| Cincinnati, OH | $46,190 |
| Lexington, KY | $39,620 |
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Salaries for every job in Louisville, KYFrequently asked questions
How much does a cargo and freight agent make an hour in Louisville?
The median hourly pay in the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area is $23.79 ($49,480 a year).
Do cargo and freight agents make more in Louisville than the national average?
No: $49,480 against $52,260 nationally, 5% less.
How does Louisville compare with the rest of Kentucky?
The median in Kentucky is $46,230, so Louisville pays 7% more.
Where does Louisville rank for cargo and freight agent pay?
96 of 157 metro areas with data.
How much does a cargo and freight agent make starting out in Louisville?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,530 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,310 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.