Forward Air cargo handler salary

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Average Forward Air cargo handler salary

$15.41hourly

$32,150 yearly

Entry-level Forward Air cargo handler salary

$26,000 yearly

Updated April 5, 2024

How much does Forward Air pay cargo handlers?

The average salary for Forward Air cargo handlers is $32,150 per year. Forward Air cargo handler salaries range between $26,000 to $39,000 per year. Forward Air cargo handlers earn 0% less than the national average salary for cargo handlers of $32,044.

Location impacts how much a cargo handler at Forward Air can expect to make. Cargo handlers at Forward Air make the most in Washington, DC, New York, NY, and Indianapolis, IN.

How much does Forward Air pay cargo handlers by location?

Forward Air pays cargo handlers the most in Washington, DC, New York, NY, and Indianapolis, IN. Additionally, cities like Burlington and Providence also report highly competitive salaries for cargo handlers at Forward Air.

Cargo handler Forward Air salary by location

Rank	City	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Washington, DC	$40,847	$19.64
2	New York, NY	$39,231	$18.86
3	Indianapolis, IN	$37,752	$18.15
4	Burlington, VT	$37,616	$18.08
5	Providence, RI	$36,760	$17.67
6	Columbus, OH	$35,763	$17.19
7	Manchester, NH	$35,476	$17.06
8	Los Angeles, CA	$35,282	$16.96
9	Minneapolis, MN	$35,179	$16.91
10	Colorado Springs, CO	$34,757	$16.71

Highest-paid Forward Air cargo handlers by job level

Rank	Job title	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
1	Freight Handler	$39,903	$19	-
2	Material Handler	$34,648	$17	6
3	Driver/Material Handler	$33,591	$16	-
4	Can Handler	$33,402	$16	-
5	Package Handler-Loader	$32,829	$16	-
6	Package Handler	$32,485	$16	-

Cargo handler salary at Forward Air competitors

Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
1	USF Reddaway	$36,297	$17	-
2	Con-way Now	$34,035	$16	-
3	Ost Trucking	$33,779	$16	-
4	Estes Express Lines	$33,647	$16	28
5	Dayton Freight	$33,183	$16	74
6	R+L Carriers	$32,749	$16	64
7	Southeastern Freight Lines	$32,682	$16	4
8	Central Transport	$32,537	$16	-
9	Saltchuk	$32,377	$16	14
10	Vitran Express	$32,326	$16	-
11	YRC Freight	$32,197	$15	-
12	NEMF	$32,164	$15	-
13	The International Air Cargo Association	$31,850	$15	-
14	A. Duie Pyle	$31,830	$15	-
15	Express Global	$31,409	$15	-
16	Atlas Air	$30,881	$15	-
17	Saia	$30,575	$15	-
18	AAA Cooper Transportation	$29,515	$14	53
19	PITT OHIO	$29,469	$14	-
20	Old Dominion Freight Line	$28,614	$14	40

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