Wages vary by employer and area of the country. The agent's level of experience and responsibility also affect wages.
Transportation agents who work full time usually receive benefits. Typical benefits include sick leave, paid vacation, and health insurance.
Cargo and freight agents (SOC 43-5011)
| Location |
Pay Period | |
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| 25% |
Median |
75% |
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| Illinois | Hourly | $22.27 | $23.78 | $30.50 |
| Yearly | $46,316 | $49,463 | $63,437 | |
| Cook County | Hourly | $21.45 | $23.42 | $29.73 |
| Yearly | $44,619 | $48,716 | $61,838 | |
| Du Page County | Hourly | $23.38 | $28.58 | $30.79 |
| Yearly | $48,640 | $59,459 | $64,046 | |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area | Hourly | $19.34 | $24.70 | $28.48 |
| Yearly | $40,217 | $51,372 | $59,238 | |
| Northwest Illinois Area | Hourly | $18.11 | $25.44 | $28.33 |
| Yearly | $37,675 | $52,898 | $58,919 | |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area | Hourly | $21.81 | $25.02 | $28.69 |
| Yearly | $45,367 | $52,029 | $59,683 | |
| Rockford Area | Hourly | $21.70 | $23.99 | $30.28 |
| Yearly | $45,131 | $49,893 | $62,981 | |
| United States | Hourly | $20.91 | $23.99 | $29.92 |
| Yearly | $43,490 | $49,900 | $62,230 | |