How much does a Cargo and Freight Agents earn in 2026?

The average Cargo and Freight Agents salary ranges from 36,520 to 72,820 per year in the United States.

Is Cargo and Freight Agents a good career in 2026?

Yes, Cargo and Freight Agents has medium demand in 2026. The field offers 0% remote opportunities.

What skills do I need to become a Cargo and Freight Agents?

Key skills include: Negotiation, Weights and Biases MLOps.

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Cargo and Freight Agents

Medium demand

Expedite and route movement of incoming and outgoing cargo and freight shipments in airline, train, and trucking terminals and shipping docks.

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Trainee Cargo and Freight Agent → Technician Cargo and Freight Agent → Senior Technician Cargo and Freight Agent → Lead Technician Cargo and Freight Agent

Negotiation Weights and Biases MLOps

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About the profession

Expedite and route movement of incoming and outgoing cargo and freight shipments in airline, train, and trucking terminals and shipping docks. Take orders from customers and arrange pickup of freight and cargo for delivery to loading platform. Prepare and examine bills of lading to determine shipping charges and tariffs.

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Trainee Cargo and Freight Agent → Technician Cargo and Freight Agent → Senior Technician Cargo and Freight Agent → Lead Technician Cargo and Freight Agent

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Salary Growth

L1

$37K – $46K

L2

$46K – $55K

L3

$55K – $64K

L4

$64K – $73K

Entry → Top level growth2x

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12-24 months

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24-36 months

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30-48 months

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73K

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Learning Path

Skills you need to develop and courses to get there

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Career levels

Timeline: 0-2 | Entry Level Base: $36,520 - $45,595/year With equity/bonuses: $40,172 - $54,714 Top markets (SF/NYC): $41,998 - $54,714 Execute core tasks using Speaking under…

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Skills used in this career

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Negotiation→Weights and Biases MLOps→

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Day in Life

Junior vs Senior — daily schedule breakdown

9am — Negotiate and arrange transport of goods with shipping or freight companies. 10am — Determine method of shipment and prepare bills of lading, invoices, and other shipping…

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Income Dynamics

Conservative and aggressive scenarios for 10–15 years

Year 1: Entry level $25,564 - $41,036 Year 2-3: Junior level $45,595 - $51,937 Year 4-6: Mid level $51,937 - $56,310 Year 7-10: Senior level $56,310 - $66,932 Year 10+:…

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You find the craft of a Cargo and Freight Agent genuinely interesting, not just a paycheck You enjoy working with Speaking and Active Listening You communicate clearly with…

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