As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Cargo Handler in Manchester, UK is £21,828, with an hourly rate of £10, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £21,086 to £23,260, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £21,086
50TH(Median)   £21,828
75TH   £23,260
Cargo Handler Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary £21,086 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary £21,828 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Cargo Handler Salary £23,260 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

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 £21,828 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £10, a monthly salary of about £1,819, and a weekly pay of around £420. 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 £21,496 - £21,978, while Intermediate make £21,551 - £22,084, Senior earn £21,695 - £22,362, Specialist earn £21,773 - £22,533, Expert can reach £21,806 - £22,576 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Cargo Handler £21,773
Intermediate Level Cargo Handler £21,828
Senior Level Cargo Handler £22,084
Specialist Level Cargo Handler £22,255
Expert Level Cargo Handler £22,298
£21,773 0 yr
£21,828 < 2 yrs
£22,084 2-4 yrs
£22,255 5-8 yrs
£22,298 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 0%
Intermediate Level 0%
Senior Level 1%
Specialist Level 2%
Expert Level 2%
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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 £24,594 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £22,941, and Manchester pays around £21,828 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 £19,462. And a Cargo Handler earns an average annual salary of £22,772.

Job Title Location Salary Range in GBP
Materials Handler I Manchester, UK
£14,609
£21,957
Entry Materials Handler Manchester, UK
£14,673
£22,053
Warehouse Material Handler I Manchester, UK
£14,627
£21,984
Forklift Operator/Materials Handler Manchester, UK
£14,803
£27,135
Forklift/Jack Materials Handler I Manchester, UK
£14,570
£21,899

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