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How much does a cargo and freight agent make in San Francisco?

$60,980a year

Median yearly pay for cargo and freight agents in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area. That is $29.32 an hour or $5,082 a month.

Hourly
$29.32
Vs. national median
+17%
Rank among cities
15 of 157
Jobs in the area
1,960
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,230Median: $60,980Highest 10%: $98,870
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$46,230$22.23
25th$51,470$24.75
Median$60,980$29.32
75th$76,570$36.81
90th$98,870$47.53

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for cargo and freight agents.

Vallejo, CA$61,560
San Jose, CA$59,610
Los Angeles, CA$59,010
Stockton, CA$58,690
Sacramento, CA$54,820
San Diego, CA$51,860
Fresno, CA$50,150
Oxnard, CA$48,580
Riverside, CA$46,880
El Centro, CA$44,920
Cargo and Freight Agent salary in California Cargo and Freight Agent salary in all states

Related jobs in San Francisco

Same field, median yearly pay.

Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$105,200
Public Safety Telecommunicator$104,900
Meter Reader$100,500
Brokerage Clerk$89,370
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$88,560
Desktop Publisher$83,280
Eligibility Interviewer$82,960
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$80,510
Word Processor and Typist$79,430
Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant$79,410
Salaries for every job in San Francisco, CA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area is $29.32 ($60,980 a year).

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

Yes: $60,980 against $52,260 nationally, 17% more.

How does San Francisco compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $57,690, so San Francisco pays 6% more.

Where does San Francisco rank for cargo and freight agent pay?

15 of 157 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $46,230 or less a year; the top 10% make $98,870 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.