Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor Salary in Illinois (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors in Illinois, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Illinois Median
$58,600
per year
Hourly Rate
$28.17
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+1% vs US median
US median $58,170
State Rank
#23 of 36
530 employed here

How much does an Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor make in Illinois?

Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors in Illinois take home a median of $58,600 annually — roughly $28.17 an hour — which runs 1% above the national median of $58,170.

Within Illinois, entry-level pay starts around $49,820 while the top 10% make $76,980 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $51,760 and $74,580 a year.

Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor salary range in Illinois

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$49,820$23.95
25th percentile (early career)$51,760$24.88
50th percentile (median)$58,600$28.17
75th percentile (experienced)$74,580$35.86
90th percentile (top earners)$76,980$37.01

How Illinois compares

Illinois ranks 23rd out of 36 states and territories for Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Georgia$81,380
2Ohio$79,650
3Louisiana$79,460
4Colorado$79,260
5Connecticut$78,770

Working as an Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor in Illinois

Nationally, about 10,000 people work as Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.

Considering a move? Compare Illinois pay ($58,600) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does an Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor make in Illinois?
The median Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor salary in Illinois is $58,600 per year, or about $28.17 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $49,820 at the entry level to $76,980 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Illinois pay compare to the national average?
Illinois pays Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors about 1% more than the national median of $58,170. Illinois ranks 23rd out of 36 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Illinois a good state for Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors?
Yes on pay — Illinois pays above the national median for this occupation, at $58,600 a year. About 530 Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors are employed in Illinois. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Illinois?
The highest-paying occupations in Illinois include Cardiologist ($517,850), Surgeon, All Other ($438,010), Dermatologist ($435,750), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.