As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Loadmaster in Charleston, WV is $65,487, equivalent to $31 per hour, $1,259 weekly, or $5,457 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Loadmaster in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Loadmaster in Charleston, WV vary widely, spanning from $53,578 to $83,534. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($59,253) and 75th percentile ($74,933), while top earners (90th percentile) make $83,534 per year. This $15,680 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Supply Chain, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Charleston Loadmaster often earn 0.1% lower than national averages. However, Charleston currently ranks 735 statewide for Loadmaster 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
Loadmaster Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Loadmaster Salary $53,578 Charleston, WV April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Loadmaster Salary $59,253 Charleston, WV April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Loadmaster Salary $65,487 Charleston, WV April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Loadmaster Salary $74,933 Charleston, WV April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Loadmaster Salary $83,534 Charleston, WV April 01, 2026
25% $59,253 10% $53,578 90% $83,534 75% $74,933 $65,487 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Loadmaster ?

A loadmaster is an aircrew member on civilian aircraft or military transport aircraft tasked with the safe loading, transport and unloading of aerial cargoes. Loadmasters serve in the militaries and civilian airlines of many nations....

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Loadmaster in Charleston, WV. The base salary for Loadmaster ranges from $59,253 to $74,933 with the average base salary of $65,487. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $66,303 to $88,010 with the average total cash compensation of $76,222.

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About Charleston, West Virginia    Charleston is the most populous city in, and the capital of, the U.S. state of West Virginia. Located at the confluence of the Elk and Kanawha rivers,....More

Charleston, West Virginia  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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