Cargo and Freight Agents Salary in Virginia

Cargo and freight agents in Virginia earn the most in Virginia Beach (average $57,840 a year) and the least in Roanoke ($49,970), across the 3 Virginia metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the cargo and freight agents average at $55,420 and the median at $49,680 for 1,280 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $57,230.

Cargo and Freight Agents average salary by city in Virginia

Virginia Beach$57,840
Richmond$53,770
Roanoke$49,970

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Virginia Beach	$57,840	$49,490	$46,160	$46,143	98
Richmond	$53,770	$49,640	$49,630	$43,107	98
Roanoke	$49,970	$47,880	$46,440	$40,272	94

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Cargo and Freight Agents salary in other states

Cargo and Freight Agents salary by city and state

More about pay in Virginia

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 43-5011.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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