Ramp supervisor vs cargo lead

The differences between ramp supervisors and cargo leads can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-2 years to become both a ramp supervisor and a cargo lead. Additionally, a cargo lead has an average salary of $62,842, which is higher than the $45,160 average annual salary of a ramp supervisor.

The top three skills for a ramp supervisor include safety procedures, OSHA and employee training. The most important skills for a cargo lead are cargo operations, computer system, and air cargo.

Ramp supervisor vs cargo lead overview

	Ramp Supervisor	Cargo Lead
Yearly salary	$45,160	$62,842
Hourly rate	$21.71	$30.21
Growth rate	-	6%
Number of jobs	2,109	2,181
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 33%	High School Diploma, 35%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	2	2

Ramp supervisor vs cargo lead salary

Ramp supervisors and cargo leads have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Ramp Supervisor	Cargo Lead
Average salary	$45,160	$62,842
Salary range	Between $24,000 And $84,000	Between $30,000 And $130,000
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Differences between ramp supervisor and cargo lead education

There are a few differences between a ramp supervisor and a cargo lead in terms of educational background:

	Ramp Supervisor	Cargo Lead
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 33%	High School Diploma, 35%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Ramp supervisor vs cargo lead demographics

Here are the differences between ramp supervisors' and cargo leads' demographics:

	Ramp Supervisor	Cargo Lead
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 85.2% Female, 14.8%	Male, 79.2% Female, 20.8%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.3% Unknown, 5.2% Hispanic or Latino, 23.1% Asian, 5.7% White, 53.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%	Black or African American, 11.1% Unknown, 4.8% Hispanic or Latino, 26.4% Asian, 5.0% White, 51.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	8%	8%

Differences between ramp supervisor and cargo lead duties and responsibilities

Ramp supervisor example responsibilities.

Lead an assign IAM union work team focuse on achieving operating goals.
Manage De-Icing during winter season.
Attain a grind security coordinator (GSC) status.
Manage the development of streamline cargo processes; recommend vendor and UA oversight contractual distinction.
Remain proficient with all security measures mandate by the TSA and FAA.
Train in push back tug operation as well as other heavy equipment including belt loaders and baggage tugs.

Cargo lead example responsibilities.

Manage payroll for individuals, and administrative duties to include counseling and mentoring individuals to maximum potential.
Manage payroll for individuals, and administrative duties to include counseling and mentoring individuals to maximum potential.
Attain a grind security coordinator (GSC) status.

Ramp supervisor vs cargo lead skills

Common ramp supervisor skills

Safety Procedures, 24%
OSHA, 13%
Employee Training, 9%
Safety Regulations, 8%
TSA, 8%
USPS, 6%

Common cargo lead skills

Cargo Operations, 45%
Computer System, 29%
Air Cargo, 26%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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