As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Cargo Handler in Alexandria, VA is $36,733, equivalent to $18 per hour, $706 weekly, or $3,061 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Cargo Handler in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Cargo Handler in Alexandria, VA vary widely, spanning from $31,894 to $41,412. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($34,200) and 75th percentile ($39,182), while top earners (90th percentile) make $41,412 per year. This $4,982 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, Alexandria Cargo Handler often earn 10.0% higher than national averages. However, Alexandria currently ranks 81 statewide for Cargo Handler job salary. 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 $31,894 Alexandria, VA January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $34,200 Alexandria, VA January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $36,733 Alexandria, VA January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $39,182 Alexandria, VA January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $41,412 Alexandria, VA January 01, 2026
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    0 - 1 years experience
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About Alexandria, Virginia    Alexandria is an independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States. As of the 2010 census, the population was 139,966, and in 2016....More

Alexandria, Virginia  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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