RECEIVING AGENT Salary in the United States

How much does a RECEIVING AGENT make in the United States?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a RECEIVING AGENT in the United States is $40,300 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $19.

However, a RECEIVING AGENT's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $46,964
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $37,333 to $43,788
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $34,631
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RECEIVING AGENT Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $43,788 $3,649 $842 $21
Average $40,300 $3,358 $775 $19
25th Percentile $37,333 $3,111 $718 $18
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Key Factors That Influence RECEIVING AGENT Salaries

A RECEIVING AGENT's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects RECEIVING AGENT Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a RECEIVING AGENT's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $40,219
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $44,943
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $51,013
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $65,809
  • Expert (over 8 years): $100,449
Levels Salary
RECEIVING... Level RECEIVING AGENT$40,219
Shipping ... Level RECEIVING AGENT$44,943
Shipping ... Level RECEIVING AGENT$51,013
Shipping ... Level RECEIVING AGENT$65,809
Shipping ... Level RECEIVING AGENT$100,449
$40,219 0 yr
$44,943 < 2 yrs
$51,013 2-4 yrs
$65,809 5-8 yrs
$100,449 > 8 yrs
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How Do RECEIVING AGENT Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract RECEIVING AGENTs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $44,620.
  • California: $44,451.
  • Massachusetts: $43,858.

Top Paying Cities for RECEIVING AGENTs

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $50,830
  • San Francisco: $50,331
  • Oakland: $49,214

What Skills Can Increase a RECEIVING AGENT's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 8.63% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Container (Mentioned in 2.28% Job Postings): Container is an object used for or capable of holding, esp for transport or storage, such as a carton, box, etc.
  • Housekeeping (Mentioned in 1.51% Job Postings): Housekeeping department is keeping the venue clean and sanitary as part of customer service. Cleaners vacuum rugs and furniture in hallways, rooms and public areas. They collect trash and empty wastebaskets, change the sheets and make the beds.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 8.63%
Container 2.28%
Housekeeping 1.51%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a RECEIVING AGENT's salary.
  • Microsoft Office: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Communicates Effectively: Can increase your salary by up to 2%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Microsoft Office
$41,509
3%
Leadership
$41,509
3%
Communicates Effectively
$41,106
2%
Organizational Skills
$41,106
2%
Time Management
$41,106
2%
Data Entry
$41,106
2%
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RECEIVING AGENT Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a RECEIVING AGENT's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

Salary Trends for RECEIVING AGENT

Salaries for a RECEIVING AGENT can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $41,353 in 2023 to around $41,072 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of RECEIVING AGENT salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of RECEIVING AGENT Over Time

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2023
$41,353
2024
$41,369
2025
$41,072
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2023 $41,353
2024 $41,369
2025 $41,072
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