As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Cargo Handler in Miami, FL is $31,862, equivalent to $15 per hour, $613 weekly, or $2,655 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 Miami, FL vary widely, spanning from $27,657 to $35,920. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($29,661) and 75th percentile ($33,986), while top earners (90th percentile) make $35,920 per year. This $4,325 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, Miami Cargo Handler often earn 1.5% lower than national averages. However, Miami currently ranks 510 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 $27,657 Miami, FL August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $29,661 Miami, FL August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $31,862 Miami, FL August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $33,986 Miami, FL August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary $35,920 Miami, FL August 01, 2026
25% $29,661 10% $27,657 90% $35,920 75% $33,986 $31,862 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
Change Search Criteria
Check out Cargo Handler jobs in Miami, Florida

Lead Cargo Handler

Amerijet - Miami, FL

Search More Cargo Handler Jobs in Miami, Florida

Cargo Handler

Review the job openings, similar jobs, level of education, and experience requirements for the Cargo Handler job to confirm that it is the job you are seeking.

See user submitted job responsibilities for Cargo Handler.

Job Openings for Cargo Handler in Miami, FL

Career Path for this job

  1. This Job:

    Cargo Handler

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  2. Up a level:

    Materials Handler II

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

Understand the total compensation opportunity for a Cargo Handler, base salary plus other pay elements

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
29661
33986
31862

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
31949
39299
35190
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Cargo Handler in Miami, FL. The base salary for Cargo Handler ranges from $29,661 to $33,986 with the average base salary of $31,862. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $31,949 to $39,299 with the average total cash compensation of $35,190.

Discover how your pay is adjusted for skills, experience, and other factors

How much should you be paid?

For a real-time salary target, tell us more about your role in the four categories below.

29661
33986

 

About Miami, Florida    Miami, officially the City of Miami, is the cultural, economic and financial center of South Florida. Miami is the seat of Miami-Dade County, the most....More

Miami, Florida  area prices were up 2.9% from a year ago

Cargo Handler Salary in popular cities: JacksonvilleTampaSaint Petersburg

Recently searched related titles: Ground Operations Crew

Jobs with a similar salary range to Cargo Handler : Handler, Records Associate, Material Handling