As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Freight Agent in Columbus, GA is $41,470, equivalent to $20 per hour, $798 weekly, or $3,456 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Freight Agent in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Freight Agent in Columbus, GA vary widely, spanning from $34,150 to $51,146. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($37,638) and 75th percentile ($46,535), while top earners (90th percentile) make $51,146 per year. This $8,897 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Data Entry, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Columbus Freight Agent often earn 8.3% lower than national averages. However, Columbus currently ranks 774 statewide for Freight Agent 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
Freight Agent Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Freight Agent Salary $34,150 Columbus, GA April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Freight Agent Salary $37,638 Columbus, GA April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Freight Agent Salary $41,470 Columbus, GA April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Freight Agent Salary $46,535 Columbus, GA April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Freight Agent Salary $51,146 Columbus, GA April 01, 2026
25% $37,638 10% $34,150 90% $51,146 75% $46,535 $41,470 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Columbus, Georgia    Columbus is one of Georgia's three Fall Line Cities, along with Augusta and Macon. The Fall Line is where the hilly lands of the Piedmont plateau meet....More

Columbus, Georgia  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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