How much does a Ramp Agent make?

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.