Cargo and Freight Agents Salary in Illinois
Cargo and Freight Agents in Illinois earn a median of $59,750 a year, +14% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $59,750
- vs. U.S. median
- +14% ($52,260)
- Rank among states
- 9 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 6,110
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,030; the top 10% earn over $80,580. Nationally the range is $38,340 to $79,810.
States ranked near Illinois
Similar jobs in Illinois
- Freight Forwarders$59,750 median in Illinois (broader BLS group)
- Postal Service Clerks$61,710 median in Illinois
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$46,760 median in Illinois
- Order Clerks$47,670 median in Illinois
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$62,070 median in Illinois
- Customs and Border Protection Officers$100,520 median in Illinois (broader BLS group)
Cargo and Freight Agents pay in Illinois
How much do cargo and freight agents make in Illinois?
The median is $59,750 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,030 and the top 10% earn over $80,580. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for cargo and freight agents?
On pay alone it ranks 9 of 48 (+14% vs. the national median of $52,260). Living costs are not included.