Cargo and Freight Agents Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 4 metro areas • Illinois
Cargo and Freight Agents in Illinois earn a median salary of $52,163 per year on average across 4 metro and nonmetro areas, +4.5% vs the national median of $49,900. An estimated 6,390 cargo and freight agents are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $46,900 to $58,540 depending on location.
$52,163
Avg median salary in Illinois
$58,540
Highest paying metro
$46,900
Lowest paying metro
6,390
Employed in Illinois
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Cargo and Freight Agents salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peoria, IL | $58,540 | $50,200 | $72,880 | 30 |
| Bloomington, IL | $54,790 | $44,410 | $58,380 | 30 |
| Chicago, IL-IN | $48,420 | $45,340 | $61,760 | 6,300 |
| Rockford, IL | $46,900 | $44,180 | $61,650 | 30 |