Cargo and Freight Agents pay in Kentucky
In Kentucky, the median pay for cargo and freight agents is $22.23 an hour ($46,230 a year). About 2,570 people work in this job there.
That is 12% lower than the U.S. median ($52,260). Kentucky ranks 45th of 48 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for cargo and freight agents in Kentucky
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.88 | $39,280 |
| 25% of workers | $19.80 | $41,180 |
| Half of workers (median) | $22.23 | $46,230 |
| 75% of workers | $28.13 | $58,500 |
| 90% of workers | $36.21 | $75,320 |
Cargo and Freight Agents pay in Kentucky metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County | $49,480 | 1,310 |
| Lexington-Fayette | $39,620 | 260 |
Kentucky unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for cargo and freight agents
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +6.2% over ten years, faster than average · about 9,000 openings a year (BLS)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks | $42,830 |
| Light Truck Drivers | $43,230 |
| Postal Service Mail Carriers | $58,910 |
| Compliance Officers | $69,240 |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance | $49,990 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $100,340 |
| Postal Service Clerks | $62,610 |
| Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors | $52,530 |
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