Freight Forwarders Salary in Illinois
Freight Forwarders in Illinois earn a median of $59,750 a year, +14% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Cargo and Freight Agents”.
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.
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Freight Forwarders pay in Illinois
How much do freight forwarders 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 freight forwarders?
On pay alone it ranks 9 of 48 (+14% vs. the national median of $52,260). Living costs are not included.