Freight Forwarders Salary in South Carolina
Freight Forwarders in South Carolina earn a median of $57,000 a year, +9% 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
- $57,000
- vs. U.S. median
- +9% ($52,260)
- Rank among states
- 15 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 1,540
Pay range in South Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,220; the top 10% earn over $77,530. Nationally the range is $38,340 to $79,810.
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Freight Forwarders pay in South Carolina
How much do freight forwarders make in South Carolina?
The median is $57,000 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,220 and the top 10% earn over $77,530. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Carolina a good state for freight forwarders?
On pay alone it ranks 15 of 48 (+9% vs. the national median of $52,260). Living costs are not included.