How much does a Ramp Agent make?

Updated Sep 21, 2023

Experience

Industry

$39,133 / yrTotal Pay
$37,462 / yrBase Pay
$1,671 / yrAdditional Pay

$39,133

 / yr
$28K$56K
Most Likely Range
Possible Range

The estimated total pay for a Ramp Agent is $39,133 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $37,462 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $1,671 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.

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Total Pay Trajectory

For Ramp Agent

$39,133 /yr
Ramp Agent
$43,361 /yr
Ramp Agent Supervisor
$42,861 /yr
Lead Ramp Agent
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Job TitleSalary
Ramp Agent$39,133 /yr
Ramp Agent Supervisor$43,361 /yr
Lead Ramp Agent$42,861 /yr

Top Paying Companies

For a Ramp Agent in United States

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Ramp Agent in United States. Employers include Delta Air Lines, Trego-Dugan Aviation and US Airways.

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Delta Air Lines
Delta Air Lines
$44,191/yr
9 open jobs
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Top Paying Companies

For Ramp Agent in United States

1Delta Air Lines$44,191
2Trego-Dugan Aviation$44,143
3US Airways$43,806
4Southwest Airlines$42,226
5United Airlines$42,020
6American Airlines$41,849
7Alaska Airlines$41,622
8Hawaiian Airlines$41,387
9McGee Air Services$41,296
10JetBlue$40,802
Total Pay Trajectory

For Ramp Agent

$39,133 /yr
Ramp Agent
$43,361 /yr
Ramp Agent Supervisor
$42,861 /yr
Lead Ramp Agent
See Full Career Path

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What is the total pay trajectory for Ramp Agent?

Job TitleSalary
Ramp Agent$39,133 /yr
Ramp Agent Supervisor$43,361 /yr
Lead Ramp Agent$42,861 /yr

What are total pay estimates for a Ramp Agent at different companies?

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Southwest Airlines
4.1
Ramp AgentSee 681 salaries from all locations

$20

 / hr
Delta Air Lines
4.3
Ramp AgentSee 466 salaries from all locations

$21

 / hr
Unifi
2.7
Ramp AgentSee 395 salaries from all locations

$19

 / hr
United Airlines
3.9
Ramp AgentSee 288 salaries from all locations

$20

 / hr
Piedmont Airlines
3.5
Ramp AgentSee 285 salaries from all locations

$18

 / hr
Fedex Express
3.6
Ramp AgentSee 192 salaries from all locations

$19

 / hr
Envoy Air
3.4
Ramp AgentSee 175 salaries from all locations

$17

 / hr

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Swissport
3
Ramp AgentSee 172 salaries from all locations

$18

 / hr
Worldwide Flight Services
2.9
Ramp AgentSee 158 salaries from all locations

$18

 / hr
Menzies Aviation
3.3
Ramp AgentSee 131 salaries from all locations

$17

 / hr
American Airlines
3.8
Ramp AgentSee 124 salaries from all locations

$20

 / hr
ATS (Airport Terminal Services)
2.9
Ramp AgentSee 113 salaries from all locations

$17

 / hr
UPS
3.5
Ramp AgentSee 87 salaries from all locations

$18

 / hr
Quantem Aviation Services
3.4
Ramp AgentSee 83 salaries from all locations

$19

 / hr
McGee Air Services
3.1
Ramp AgentSee 82 salaries from all locations

$20

 / hr
GAT Airline Ground Support
3.2
Ramp AgentSee 67 salaries from all locations

$17

 / hr
Amazon
3.7
Ramp AgentSee 66 salaries from all locations

$18

 / hr
SkyWest Airlines
3.7
Ramp AgentSee 63 salaries from all locations

$18

 / hr
United Ground Express
3
Ramp AgentSee 51 salaries from all locations

$16

 / hr
FedEx
3.7
Ramp AgentSee 44 salaries from all locations

$18

 / hr
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Ramp Agent Salaries

Job TitleSalary
Southwest Airlines Ramp Agent salaries - 681 salaries reported$20/hr
Delta Air Lines Ramp Agent salaries - 466 salaries reported$21/hr
Unifi Ramp Agent salaries - 395 salaries reported$19/hr
United Airlines Ramp Agent salaries - 288 salaries reported$20/hr
Piedmont Airlines Ramp Agent salaries - 285 salaries reported$18/hr
Fedex Express Ramp Agent salaries - 192 salaries reported$19/hr
Envoy Air Ramp Agent salaries - 175 salaries reported$17/hr
Swissport Ramp Agent salaries - 172 salaries reported$18/hr
Worldwide Flight Services Ramp Agent salaries - 158 salaries reported$18/hr
Menzies Aviation Ramp Agent salaries - 131 salaries reported$17/hr
American Airlines Ramp Agent salaries - 124 salaries reported$20/hr
ATS (Airport Terminal Services) Ramp Agent salaries - 113 salaries reported$17/hr
UPS Ramp Agent salaries - 87 salaries reported$18/hr
Quantem Aviation Services Ramp Agent salaries - 83 salaries reported$19/hr
McGee Air Services Ramp Agent salaries - 82 salaries reported$20/hr
GAT Airline Ground Support Ramp Agent salaries - 67 salaries reported$17/hr
Amazon Ramp Agent salaries - 66 salaries reported$18/hr
SkyWest Airlines Ramp Agent salaries - 63 salaries reported$18/hr
United Ground Express Ramp Agent salaries - 51 salaries reported$16/hr
FedEx Ramp Agent salaries - 44 salaries reported$18/hr
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Top Paying Industries

For a Ramp Agent in United States

The top 5 paying industries for a Ramp Agent in United States are Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $40,426, Financial Services with a median total pay of $38,819, Transportation & Logistics with a median total pay of $37,906, Manufacturing with a median total pay of $37,567, and Information Technology with a median total pay of $37,209.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Aerospace & DefenseAerospace & Defense$40,426

    7% Higher than other industries

  • Financial ServicesFinancial Services$38,819

    3% Higher than other industries

  • Transportation & LogisticsTransportation & Logistics$37,906

    1% Higher than other industries

  • ManufacturingManufacturing$37,567

    0% Lower than other industries

  • Information TechnologyInformation Technology$37,209

    1% Lower than other industries

Aerospace & Defense

Top paying companies in Aerospace & Defense for Ramp Agent are Trego-Dugan Aviation, McGee Air Services, and Quantem Aviation Services.

Trego-Dugan AviationTrego-Dugan Aviation$44,143/yr

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Line Service Technician

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$15

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Ramp Agent

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$18

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Ramp Agent

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$17

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
ACS Below Wing Ramp Agent

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$16

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Gate Agent

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$21

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Ramp Agent - Ready Reserve

United States of America

 | 7-9 years

$15

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

7-9 years
Yesterday
Line Service Technician

United States of America

 | 7-9 years

$18

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

7-9 years
Yesterday
Cargo Agent

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$27

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Line Technician

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$50,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday

Ramp Agent pay FAQ

The average salary for a Ramp Agent is $39,133 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 4947 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Ramp Agent employees in United States.

The highest salary for a Ramp Agent in United States is $47,255 per year.

The lowest salary for a Ramp Agent in United States is $32,499 per year.

If you are thinking of becoming a Ramp Agent or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Ramp Agent.

66% of ramp agents are satisfied with their current pay according to anonymous data collected by Glassdoor. They may earn up to $1,670.71 additionally each year through bonuses, profit sharing, or commissions depending on the airlines they work for.

To get started as a ramp agent, you'll likely need only a high school diploma or GED. You may start your ramp agent career at around $27,505.49, but it's possible to make up to $55,942.11 with seniority and skill. The average pay is $37,461.64. Earning a civil engineering degree may increase your pay over time as you advance to supervisor or lead ramp agent positions.

If you're looking to make more money as a ramp agent, developing your skills is the most important step to take. Physical strength is a big part of working on the ramp, so creating a workout and strength training plan to stay fit can help you move up the ranks. Initiative also goes a long way in ramp agent positions. Ask your supervisor about learning new skills and tasks on the ramp or volunteer to help out when others call out sick. Demonstrating good work ethic and a desire to move up the ladder will make you stand out on the job.

Many ramp agent positions are paid hourly, so it's helpful to know your area's minimum wage and have a number in mind when you go to negotiate your salary. Prepare to back your number up with reasoning and explain why you deserve a higher salary. If you're negotiating after receiving a formal ramp agent job offer, give examples of previous work successes and the contact information for a professional reference. If you're negotiating a higher salary for your current position, refer to performance reviews, and use phrasing such as, "Given my qualifications, I believe a salary of $X would be fair."

About 66.49% of Ramp Agent professionals feel satisfied with their salary, according to anonymous Glassdoor ratings. An additional $1,671 in potential pay per year, among other factors, can qualify the annual pay of a Ramp Agent in United States as a good salary.

Ramp Agent professionals in United States have a wide total pay range, between $27,505 and $55,942 depending on experience, with an estimated total pay of $39,132 following the average career path of a Ramp Agent.

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