As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Cargo Handler in Brentwood, NY is $36,209, equivalent to $17 per hour, $696 weekly, or $3,017 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 Brentwood, NY vary widely, spanning from $31,439 to $40,821. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($33,712) and 75th percentile ($38,623), while top earners (90th percentile) make $40,821 per year. This $4,911 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, Brentwood Cargo Handler often earn 2.7% higher than national averages. However, Brentwood currently ranks 124 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 $31,439 Brentwood, NY January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $33,712 Brentwood, NY January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $36,209 Brentwood, NY January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $38,623 Brentwood, NY January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $40,821 Brentwood, NY January 01, 2026
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About Brentwood, New York    Brentwood is a hamlet in the Town of Islip in Suffolk County, New York, United States. As of the 2010 Census, the population of Brentwood was 60,664.....More

Brentwood, New York  area prices were up 1.6% from a year ago

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