How Much Does a Cargo Handler Make in Edinburgh, UK? Salary Range, Hourly Rate and More

As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Cargo Handler in Edinburgh, UK is $31,835, with an hourly rate of $15, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from $30,752 to $33,923, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

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25TH $30,752

50TH(Median) $31,835

75TH $33,923

Cargo Handler Salaries by Percentile

Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
25th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary	$30,752	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary	$31,835	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary	$33,923	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Cargo Handler Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

$30,752

Average $31,835/year

$33,923

$2,563

Average $2,653/month

$2,827

$591

Average $612/week

$652

$15

Average $15/hour

$16

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$33,923	$2,827	$652	$16
Average	$31,835	$2,653	$612	$15
25th Percentile	$30,752	$2,563	$591	$15

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Cargo Handler salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Cargo Handler is about $31,835 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of $15, a monthly salary of about $2,653, and a weekly pay of around $612. Click the switch button below to see more details about Cargo Handler hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Cargo Handlers Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Cargo Handler's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn $31,350 - $32,053, while Intermediate make $31,431 - $32,209, Senior earn $31,641 - $32,614, Specialist earn $31,754 - $32,863, Expert can reach $31,802 - $32,926 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Cargo Handler	$31,754
Intermediate Level Cargo Handler	$31,835
Senior Level Cargo Handler	$32,209
Specialist Level Cargo Handler	$32,458
Expert Level Cargo Handler	$32,520

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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Cargo Handler?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Cargo Handler are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is $33,774 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers $31,504, and Manchester pays around $29,976 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Materials Handler I or Cargo Handler?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Materials Handler I makes less than a Cargo Handler. A Materials Handler I earns an average annual salary of $28,384. And a Cargo Handler earns an average annual salary of $31,272.

Job Title	Location	Salary Range in GBP
Materials Handler I	Edinburgh, UK	$21,306 $32,024
Entry Materials Handler	Edinburgh, UK	$21,399 $32,163
Warehouse Material Handler I	Edinburgh, UK	$21,332 $32,062
Forklift Operator/Materials Handler	Edinburgh, UK	$21,589 $39,575
Forklift/Jack Materials Handler I	Edinburgh, UK	$21,249 $31,938

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