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Freight handler salary in United States (Updated 2026)

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

Average base salary

$21.44
Average $21.44
Low $17.67
High $26.00

The average salary for a freight handler is $21.44 per hour in the United States. 1.7k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 9, 2026).

Freight Handler job openings in United States

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Freight Handler - 2pm shift
CrossCountry Freight Solutions3out of 5 stars.
North Salt Lake, UT
$22 an hour
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Freight Handler in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Tatum
 
$147,500per year
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GEODIS
 
$125,000per year
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JobImpulse
 
$110,000per year
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Samsung Electronics
 
$100,000per year
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FedEx Logistics
 
$96,362per year
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Dimerco Express
 
$90,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Freight Handlers near United States

  1. New York, NY
    $29.53 per hour
  2. Coldwater, MI
    $24.82 per hour
  3. Des Moines, IA
    $22.59 per hour
  4. Phoenix, AZ
    $21.77 per hour
  5. Dallas, TX
    $20.98 per hour

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