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Mail carrier salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Mail Carrier make in the United States?

Average base salary

$22.01
Average $22.01
Low $14.05
High $34.49

The average salary for a mail carrier is $22.01 per hour in the United States and $6,669 overtime per year.1.4k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 9, 2026).

Mail Carrier job openings in United States

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Mail Carrier: USPS Contract Ro...
You've Got Mail
Buena Vista, CO
$60,000 - $70,000 a year
Full-time
1 hour ago

Highest paying companies for Mail Carrier in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
ELE Logistics, Inc.
 
$409,000per year
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Capital Express, Inc.
 
$325,000per year
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PTG LOGISTICS, LLC.
 
$228,728per year
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ShipLuxe LLC
 
$223,600per year
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MAERSK
 
$210,000per year
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Riverstone Logistics
 
$209,953per year
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Highest paying cities for Mail Carriers near United States

  1. Atlanta, GA
    $87.14 per hour
  2. Richmond, VA
    $62.80 per hour
  3. Seattle, WA
    $30.30 per hour
  4. Chicago, IL
    $26.76 per hour
  5. Philadelphia, PA
    $25.13 per hour

Where can a Mail Carrier earn more?

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