Freight Forwarders Salary in Kentucky
Freight Forwarders in Kentucky earn a median of $46,230 a year, −12% 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
- $46,230
- vs. U.S. median
- −12% ($52,260)
- Rank among states
- 45 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 2,570
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,280; the top 10% earn over $75,320. Nationally the range is $38,340 to $79,810.
States ranked near Kentucky
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Freight Forwarders pay in Kentucky
How much do freight forwarders make in Kentucky?
The median is $46,230 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,280 and the top 10% earn over $75,320. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for freight forwarders?
On pay alone it ranks 45 of 48 (−12% vs. the national median of $52,260). Living costs are not included.