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Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors Salary in Illinois
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors make in Illinois?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$58,600
Median Annual Salary
▲
+1.7% vs 2024
$64,120
Mean Salary
$58,600
Median Salary
$28.17
Hourly Rate
530 people work as Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors in Illinois
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors salary by percentile in Illinois
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors in Illinois earn a median salary of $58,600 per year ($4,883/month).
This is 8.3% below the national average of $63,880.
Illinois ranks #23 out of 36 states for Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors pay.
Approximately 530 people work in this occupation across Illinois.
Salaries increased by 1.7% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors
Supervise and coordinate the activities of ground crew in the loading, unloading, securing, and staging of aircraft cargo or baggage. May determine the quantity and orientation of cargo and compute aircraft center of gravity. May accompany aircraft as member of flight crew and monitor and handle cargo in flight, and assist and brief passengers on safety and emergency procedures. Includes loadmasters.
Top Skills
Critical Thinking
3.75
Management of Personnel Resources
3.75
Active Listening
3.62
Speaking
3.62
Monitoring
3.62
Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
4.65
Public Safety and Security
4.4
Transportation
4.31
English Language
4.29
Administration and Management
3.76
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(64.1% of workers)
Salary Range: Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors in Illinois
Salaries for Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors in Illinois range from $49,820 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $76,980 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $51,760 and $74,580.
Median $58,600
P10: $49,820P25: $51,760P75: $74,580P90: $76,980
10th
$49,820
25th
$51,760
Median
$58,600
75th
$74,580
90th
$76,980
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$49,820
$23.95
$4,151
25th Percentile
$51,760
$24.88
$4,313
Median (50th)
$58,600
$28.17
$4,883
75th Percentile
$74,580
$35.86
$6,215
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$76,980
$37.01
$6,415
Note: The mean (average) salary of $64,120 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#23
Illinois ranks #23 of 36 states
$63,880
National avg. for Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors
How much do Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors make in Illinois?
The median annual salary for Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors in Illinois is $58,600 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $64,120.
What is the salary range for a Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors in Illinois?
Salaries for Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors in Illinois range from $49,820 at the 10th percentile to $76,980 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $51,760 and $74,580.
What is the starting salary for a Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors in Illinois?
Entry-level Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors positions in Illinois typically start around $49,820 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $51,760 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors in Illinois?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 530 people are employed as Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors in Illinois.
What is the hourly rate for a Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors in Illinois?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors in Illinois is approximately $28.17 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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