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Baggage handler salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Baggage Handler make in the United States?

Average base salary

$17.32
Average $17.32
Low $13.87
High $21.63

The average salary for a baggage handler is $17.32 per hour in the United States and $5,110 overtime per year.2.7k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 8, 2026).

Baggage Handler job openings in United States

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Part Time Airport Agent - Ramp...
Envoy Air3.2out of 5 stars.
Traverse City, MI
$19.46 an hour
Part-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Baggage Handler in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Urban Engineers, Inc.
 
$234,000per year
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Newark Liberty International A...
 
$100,000per year
ACTS Aviation Security, Inc.
 
$98,800per year
Swissport
 
$90,143per year
Slingshot Connections
 
$83,200per year
Veolia
 
$74,994per year

Highest paying cities for Baggage Handlers near United States

  1. Seattle, WA
    $21.48 per hour
  2. Denver, CO
    $21.09 per hour
  3. Boston, MA
    $20.39 per hour
  4. LaGuardia Airport, NY
    $19.56 per hour
  5. Austin, TX
    $18.95 per hour

Where can a Baggage Handler earn more?

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