Cargo and Freight Agents H1B Visa — Salary, Sponsors & Cities

H1B Visa Sponsorship Overview for Cargo and Freight Agents

Cargo and Freight Agents (SOC code 43-5011) is one of the occupations that U.S. employers sponsor through the H1B visa program. A total of 101 labor condition applications have been filed by 50 employers for this occupation across the United States. The H1B visa allows U.S. companies to hire foreign workers in specialty occupations, and Cargo and Freight Agents positions represent a significant portion of these filings.

The average salary offered on H1B applications for Cargo and Freight Agents positions is $41,028, with a median of N/A. Salaries range from $23,340 to $80,000, reflecting the wide variation across experience levels, geographic locations, and prevailing wage levels. Compared to the national BLS median salary of $49,870 for this occupation, H1B salaries are -17.7% Below Market.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the national annual mean salary for Cargo and Freight Agents is $55,470, with approximately 89,080 workers employed in this role nationwide. The BLS reports salary percentiles ranging from $37,210 (10th percentile) to $76,290 (90th percentile). These benchmarks are essential for understanding H1B salary requirements and prevailing wage determinations.

The top H1B sponsors for Cargo and Freight Agents positions include Mega Shipping & Forwarding, Ltd., Nissin International Transport, U.S.A, Inc., and LAVINSTAR LOGISTICS, INC. among others. These employers actively hire foreign workers for this role and submit LCA applications to the Department of Labor as part of the H1B approval process.

The most popular work locations for H1B Cargo and Freight Agents positions include SECAUCUS, NJ and ISELIN, NJ. Location significantly impacts both salary offers and the applicable prevailing wage, making geographic analysis crucial for H1B applicants and employers.

New Jersey leads H1B filings for this occupation with 22 applications, followed by New York and California. View Cargo and Freight Agents H1B data in New Jersey for state-level details.

Top H1B Sponsors for Cargo and Freight Agents

These employers have filed the most H1B applications for Cargo and Freight Agents positions. Click any employer to view their full H1B sponsorship profile.

#	Employer	State	LCAs	Avg Salary	Market Median	vs Market
1	Mega Shipping & Forwarding, Ltd.	NY	10	$34,070	$49,870	-31.7% Below Market
2	Nissin International Transport, U.S.A, Inc.	OH	6	$30,758	$49,870	-38.3% Below Market
3	LAVINSTAR LOGISTICS, INC.	NJ	5	$49,581	$49,870	-0.6% At Market
4	EXTRA MILE TRANSPORTATION, LLC	NY	3	$32,000	$49,870	-35.8% Below Market
5	FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL FORWARDERS	FL	3	$32,136	$49,870	-35.6% Below Market
6	MASTERS SHIPPING INC.	IL	3	$48,318	$49,870	-3.1% At Market
7	Mega Shipping and Forwarding LTD	NY	3	$44,500	$49,870	-10.8% Below Market
8	MEGA SHIPPING & FOWARDING LTD	NJ	3	$40,000	$49,870	-19.8% Below Market
9	Naturipe Farms Imports, Inc	FL	3	$41,600	$49,870	-16.6% Below Market
10	PNGL USA INC.	CA	3	$75,000	$49,870	+50.4% Above Market
11	WORLDWIDE LOGISTICS, LTD.	TX	3	$36,333	$49,870	-27.1% Below Market
12	ALASKA EXECUTIVE SEARCH, INC	AK	2	$24,960	$49,870	-49.9% Below Market
13	Bill Hay International	CA	2	$42,068	$49,870	-15.6% Below Market
14	BORDER FREIGHT TRANSPORTATION CONSULTING, LLC	ME	2	$58,800	$49,870	+17.9% Above Market
15	DIMERCO EXPRESS (USA) CORPORATION	IL	2	$44,000	$49,870	-11.8% Below Market
16	FR. MEYER'S SOHN NORTH AMERICA, LLC	PA	2	$34,000	$49,870	-31.8% Below Market
17	GLOBAL LOGISTICAL CONNECTIONS, INC.	CA	2	$45,000	$49,870	-9.8% Below Market
18	GLOBAL TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT, LLC	MI	2	$31,200	$49,870	-37.4% Below Market
19	GOLDEN SEA CORPORATION	CA	2	$45,000	$49,870	-9.8% Below Market
20	GULLIVER USA, INC.	CA	2	$52,500	$49,870	+5.3% Above Market

Cargo and Freight Agents H1B Salary by City

H1B salaries for Cargo and Freight Agents vary significantly by metro area. The table below shows the top cities with their average offered salary and how it compares to the local BLS median.

#	City	LCAs	Employers	Avg Salary	Local BLS Median	vs Local Market
1	SECAUCUS, NJ	10	3	$37,820	N/A	N/A
2	ISELIN, NJ	7	2	$54,422	N/A	N/A
3	New York, NY	6	2	$36,000	N/A	N/A
4	JAMAICA, NY	5	4	$33,877	N/A	N/A
5	MIAMI, FL	4	2	$35,067	N/A	N/A
6	TORRANCE, CA	4	2	$40,321	N/A	N/A
7	ALSIP, IL	3	1	$48,318	N/A	N/A
8	BUFFALO, NY	3	1	$32,000	N/A	N/A
9	COMPTON, CA	3	2	$45,000	N/A	N/A
10	DORAL, FL	3	2	$43,333	N/A	N/A
11	LYNBROOK, NY	3	1	$75,000	N/A	N/A
12	MAYWOOD, NJ	3	1	$36,333	N/A	N/A
13	OXNARD, CA	3	1	$41,600	N/A	N/A
14	ANCHORAGE, AK	2	1	$24,960	N/A	N/A
15	CHELSEA, MA	2	1	$44,000	N/A	N/A
16	FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA	2	1	$45,000	N/A	N/A
17	HAMPDEN, ME	2	1	$58,800	N/A	N/A
18	LINCOLN, NE	2	1	$40,000	N/A	N/A
19	LIVONIA, MI	2	1	$31,200	N/A	N/A
20	ROSEDALE, NY	2	1	$35,000	N/A	N/A

Cargo and Freight Agents H1B Data by State

#	State	LCAs	Employers	Avg Salary	BLS State Median
1	New Jersey	22	8	$43,867	$62,860
2	New York	21	10	$40,304	$57,230
3	California	17	10	$43,489	$56,100
4	Florida	8	5	$36,917	$48,850
5	Illinois	6	4	$41,875	$48,420
6	Georgia	3	2	$44,997	$55,710
7	Massachusetts	3	2	$40,981	$59,700
8	Ohio	3	3	$31,197	$47,900
9	Alaska	2	1	$24,960	$49,030
10	Indiana	2	2	$40,548	$52,040

Prevailing Wage Levels for Cargo and Freight Agents

The Department of Labor assigns prevailing wage levels (I through IV) to H1B positions based on experience and skill requirements. Level I represents entry-level positions, while Level IV indicates expert-level roles. Understanding wage levels is critical for both employers and H1B workers.

Wage Level	LCAs	% of Total	Avg Salary	Min Salary	Max Salary
Level I	2	13.3%	$42,500	$40,000	$45,000
Level II	5	33.3%	$55,276	$42,952	$67,600
Level III	2	13.3%	$51,068	$49,086	$53,050
Level IV	6	40.0%	$80,000	$80,000	$80,000

BLS National Salary Distribution for Cargo and Freight Agents

The Bureau of Labor Statistics provides detailed salary percentile data for Cargo and Freight Agents positions across the United States. This data serves as a benchmark for evaluating H1B salary offers.