As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Cargo Handler in Kansas is $31,570, equivalent to $15 per hour, $607 weekly, or $2,631 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 Kansas vary widely, spanning from $27,406 to $35,590. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($29,390) and 75th percentile ($33,674), while top earners (90th percentile) make $35,590 per year. This $4,284 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, Kansas Cargo Handler often earn 4.8% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 24 companies. However, Kansas currently ranks 34 nationwide 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 $27,406 KS November 01, 2026
25th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $29,390 KS November 01, 2026
50th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $31,570 KS November 01, 2026
75th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $33,674 KS November 01, 2026
90th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $35,590 KS November 01, 2026
25% $29,390 10% $27,406 90% $35,590 75% $33,674 $31,570 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Abbyville, KS Avg. Salary $33,445 Date Updated November 01, 2026
Location Abilene, KS Avg. Salary $33,454 Date Updated November 01, 2026
Location Admire, KS Avg. Salary $33,436 Date Updated November 01, 2026
Location Agenda, KS Avg. Salary $33,361 Date Updated November 01, 2026
Location Agra, KS Avg. Salary $33,404 Date Updated November 01, 2026
Location Albert, KS Avg. Salary $33,384 Date Updated November 01, 2026
Location Alden, KS Avg. Salary $33,412 Date Updated November 01, 2026
Location Alexander, KS Avg. Salary $33,341 Date Updated November 01, 2026
Location Allen, KS Avg. Salary $33,386 Date Updated November 01, 2026
Location Alma, KS Avg. Salary $33,392 Date Updated November 01, 2026
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    Cargo Handler

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    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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