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Courier salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Courier make in the United States?

Average base salary

$20.40
Average $20.40
Low $13.19
High $31.56

The average salary for a courier is $20.40 per hour in the United States. 4.5k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 22, 2026).

Courier job openings in United States

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Courier/DOT-2
FedEx3.5out of 5 stars.
Louisville, CO
$24.31 - $34.39 an hour
Part-time
15 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Courier in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Elite Transportation Systems I...
 
$112,500per year
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Street Fleet
 
$109,200per year
Red River Pharmacy Services
 
$104,000per year
EPI
 
$104,000per year
OnTrac
 
$97,500per year
Jet Couriers
 
$90,500per year

Highest paying cities for Couriers near United States

  1. Denver, CO
    $24.82 per hour
  2. New York, NY
    $22.20 per hour
  3. San Diego, CA
    $21.97 per hour
  4. Dallas, TX
    $20.87 per hour
  5. Indianapolis, IN
    $20.69 per hour

Where can a Courier earn more?

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