Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor Salary
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors earn a median $58,170 a year nationally. Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
U.S. median
$58,170
$27.97 per hour
Range
$41,690 – $92,160
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
9,760
across the U.S.
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$48,920
per year · effective tax rate 15.9%
$4,077Monthly
$2,038Twice a month
$1,882Every 2 weeks
$23.52Hourly
- Federal income tax$4,800
- Social Security (6.2%)$3,607
- Medicare (1.45%)$843
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$48,920
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $41,690 | $20.04 | $35,678 |
| 25th percentile | $49,820 | $23.95 | $42,210 |
| Median (50th) | $58,170 | $27.97 | $48,920 |
| 75th percentile | $78,530 | $37.75 | $64,076 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $92,160 | $44.31 | $73,665 |
Best cities for aircraft cargo handling supervisors (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dallas, TX | $53,220 | $44,942 | $43,595 | 690 |
| 2 | Los Angeles, CA | $60,530 | $48,348 | $42,572 | 680 |
| 3 | Cincinnati, OH | $34,110 | $29,432 | $30,861 | 460 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- Los Angeles, CA — $60,530
- Dallas, TX — $53,220
- Cincinnati, OH — $34,110
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $81,380 | $62,480 | $55,720 – $108,240 | 150 |
| Ohio | $79,650 | $63,456 | $43,700 – $108,410 | 100 |
| Louisiana | $79,460 | $62,733 | $32,610 – $84,580 | 40 |
| Colorado | $79,260 | $61,810 | $54,300 – $111,480 | 190 |
| Connecticut | $78,770 | $61,487 | $43,450 – $92,370 | 50 |
| Virginia | $78,420 | $60,303 | $45,850 – $97,490 | 240 |
| Missouri | $76,450 | $59,957 | $45,970 – $91,000 | 100 |
| Indiana | $75,880 | $60,003 | $47,130 – $96,280 | 60 |
| Pennsylvania | $75,620 | $59,707 | $45,610 – $91,200 | 450 |
| Arizona | $74,780 | $59,777 | $55,140 – $99,970 | 220 |
| Arkansas | $73,520 | $57,897 | $60,310 – $87,930 | 40 |
| New Mexico | $72,760 | $57,763 | $47,330 – $93,670 | 50 |
| Nevada | $70,740 | $58,596 | $46,460 – $90,450 | 170 |
| New Jersey | $65,590 | $52,805 | $52,920 – $92,380 | 60 |
| Florida | $62,240 | $52,190 | $44,270 – $88,370 | 740 |
| South Carolina | $61,470 | $49,040 | $31,220 – $80,140 | 140 |
| Oregon | $61,340 | $46,929 | $52,530 – $95,100 | 110 |
| Washington | $61,090 | $51,266 | $52,540 – $81,970 | 150 |
| California | $60,530 | $48,348 | $49,290 – $102,150 | 1,490 |
| Alabama | $59,460 | $47,248 | $51,810 – $95,720 | — |
| North Carolina | $59,130 | $47,840 | $55,220 – $79,630 | 90 |
| Hawaii | $59,120 | $46,720 | $44,830 – $82,500 | 180 |
| Illinois | $58,600 | $46,509 | $49,820 – $76,980 | 530 |
| Alaska | $58,230 | $48,968 | $52,530 – $92,860 | 130 |
| Utah | $57,570 | $46,813 | $51,590 – $97,300 | 80 |
| New York | $57,290 | $45,716 | $40,870 – $96,270 | 250 |
| Idaho | $56,530 | $45,714 | $41,690 – $102,100 | 120 |
| Texas | $56,290 | $47,409 | $45,100 – $85,480 | 1,410 |
| Iowa | $55,030 | $44,957 | $46,060 – $105,470 | — |
| Tennessee | $53,560 | $45,215 | $40,420 – $81,390 | 260 |
| Minnesota | $53,100 | $42,758 | $48,320 – $102,600 | 170 |
| Kentucky | $52,530 | $42,667 | $30,670 – $75,650 | 1,010 |
| Massachusetts | $52,470 | $41,936 | $45,830 – $82,580 | 140 |
| New Hampshire | $52,360 | $44,251 | $46,600 – $102,260 | 30 |
| Michigan | $47,850 | $38,845 | $42,610 – $92,100 | 90 |
| Oklahoma | $41,600 | $34,279 | $38,480 – $86,620 | 70 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a aircraft cargo handling supervisor make?
The national median salary for aircraft cargo handling supervisors is $58,170 a year ($27.97 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $41,690 and the top 10% earn over $92,160. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays aircraft cargo handling supervisors the most?
Georgia has the highest median pay at $81,380. After taxes and local prices, Dallas, TX offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many aircraft cargo handling supervisors are there in the U.S.?
About 9,760 people work as aircraft cargo handling supervisors nationwide.