What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Cargo Controller?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Cargo Controller jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Barrow, AK (24.6% above average), followed by Berkeley, CA and Aspen, CO. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Barrow, AK $148,866 $12,405 $2,862 $71.57 Berkeley, CA $146,316 $12,193 $2,813 $70.34 Aspen, CO $144,438 $12,036 $2,777 $69.44 Bosler, WY $144,405 $12,033 $2,777 $69.43 Sitka, AK $143,955 $11,996 $2,768 $69.21 Holdrege, NE $143,141 $11,928 $2,752 $68.82 Wyoming, WY $142,515 $11,876 $2,740 $68.52 Dillingham, AK $140,742 $11,728 $2,706 $67.66 Bellingham, WA $140,546 $11,712 $2,702 $67.57 Santa Clara, CA $140,341 $11,695 $2,698 $67.47

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Q: How much does a Cargo Controller make?

The average annual pay for a cargo controller in the United States is $119,497 a year — that works out to approximately $57.45 an hour. The middle 80% of Cargo Controllers earn between $82,500 (10th percentile) and $160,500 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Cargo Controller Jobs in the United States?

We found several jobs related to Cargo Controller in the United States that pay more on average. Topping the list is Jet Pilot at $11,419 (9.6%) above Cargo Controller. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Jet Pilot $130,916 $10,909 $2,517 $62.94 Customs And Border Protection Officer $83,196 $6,933 $1,599 $40.00 Airport Operation Officer $77,254 $6,437 $1,485 $37.14 Fbi Agents $55,151 $4,595 $1,060 $26.51 Airport Security Screener $42,530 $3,544 $817 $20.45

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Cargo Controller Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$119,497

Columbus

Ohio

$115,422

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How much does a Cargo Controller make?

As of Aug 21, 2026, the average annual pay for a Cargo Controller in the United States is $119,497 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $57.45 an hour. This is the equivalent of $2,298/week or $9,958/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $175,500 and as low as $55,000, the majority of Cargo Controller salaries currently range between $97,000 (25th percentile) to $138,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $160,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Cargo Controller varies greatly (by as much as 41500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

A Cargo Controller in your area makes on average $115,422 per year, or $4,075 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $119,497. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Cargo Controller salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Cargo Controller jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Cargo Controller Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Cargo Controller job is above the national average. Topping the list is Barrow, AK, , with Berkeley, CA, and Aspen, CO, close behind in the second and third positions. Aspen, CO, beats the national average by $24,941 (20.9%), and Barrow, AK, furthers that trend with another $29,369 (24.6%) above the $119,497 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Cargo Controller appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 5% between Barrow, AK, and Santa Clara, CA, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Cargo Controller role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Barrow, AK	$148,866	$12,405	$2,862	$71.57
Berkeley, CA	$146,316	$12,193	$2,813	$70.34
Aspen, CO	$144,438	$12,036	$2,777	$69.44
Bosler, WY	$144,405	$12,033	$2,777	$69.43
Sitka, AK	$143,955	$11,996	$2,768	$69.21
Holdrege, NE	$143,141	$11,928	$2,752	$68.82
Wyoming, WY	$142,515	$11,876	$2,740	$68.52
Dillingham, AK	$140,742	$11,728	$2,706	$67.66
Bellingham, WA	$140,546	$11,712	$2,702	$67.57
Santa Clara, CA	$140,341	$11,695	$2,698	$67.47

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Cargo Controller Jobs in the U.S.

Analyzing some similar jobs related to the Cargo Controller job category, we found that Jet Pilot jobs have average salaries greater than Cargo Controller jobs.

Significantly, Jet Pilot jobs pay $11,419 (9.6%) more than the average Cargo Controller salary of $119,497. If you're qualified, finding work as a Jet Pilot may help you make more money than that of the average Cargo Controller position.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Jet Pilot	$130,916	$10,909	$2,517	$62.94
Customs And Border Protection Officer	$83,196	$6,933	$1,599	$40.00
Airport Operation Officer	$77,254	$6,437	$1,485	$37.14
Fbi Agents	$55,151	$4,595	$1,060	$26.51
Airport Security Screener	$42,530	$3,544	$817	$20.45

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