As of January 01, 2026, the average hourly pay of Cargo Handler in the United States is $16. While Salary.com is seeing that Cargo Handler salary in the US can go up to $18 or down to $14, but most earn between $15 and $17. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Cargo Handler in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Pay Rate | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary | $14 | US | January 01, 2026 |
| 25th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary | $15 | US | January 01, 2026 |
| 50th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary | $16 | US | January 01, 2026 |
| 75th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary | $17 | US | January 01, 2026 |
| 90th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary | $18 | US | January 01, 2026 |
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0 - 1 years experience
High School Diploma or Technical Certificate
1 - 3 years experience
High School Diploma or Technical Certificate
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Includes base and short-term incentives
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