The median annual wage for Cargo and Freight Agents in Illinois is $48,420 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $54,820.
Pay spans roughly $38,910 at the 10th percentile to $73,700 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $23.28 per hour. An estimated 6,820 people work as cargo and freight agents in Illinois.
| Median (annual) | $48,420 |
| Mean (annual) | $54,820 |
| Median (hourly) | $23.28 |
| 10th percentile | $38,910 |
| 90th percentile | $73,700 |
| Employment | 6,820 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.