As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Cargo Handler in Akin, IL is $31,115, equivalent to $15 per hour, $598 weekly, or $2,593 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Cargo Handler in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Cargo Handler in Akin, IL vary widely, spanning from $27,012 to $35,078. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($28,968) and 75th percentile ($33,189), while top earners (90th percentile) make $35,078 per year. This $4,221 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Inventory Control, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Akin Cargo Handler often earn 7.9% lower than national averages. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Cargo Handler Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $27,012 Akin, IL November 01, 2026
25th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $28,968 Akin, IL November 01, 2026
50th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $31,115 Akin, IL November 01, 2026
75th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $33,189 Akin, IL November 01, 2026
90th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $35,078 Akin, IL November 01, 2026
25% $28,968 10% $27,012 90% $35,078 75% $33,189 $31,115 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Cargo Handler

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    Materials Handler II

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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About Akin, Illinois    Akin is an unincorporated community in Franklin County, Illinois, United States. Akin is 10 miles (16 km) east of Benton. Akin had a post office, whic....More

Akin, Illinois  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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