Average salary
$23.91
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23%
Above national average
Average $23.91
Low $9.05
High $45.65
Salary estimated from 528 past and present job postings on Indeed. Last updated: October 15, 2026
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Reviews about Pay and benefits for Mail Carrier in United States Postal Service
July 6, 2026
Tough job, average pay, good retirement.
Mail Carrier
Columbus, OH
Very physically demanding on legs and back. Top out is roughly 38 an hour after 13ish years as a career employee. Starting wage is around 22. At least the pension is nice I guess.
February 6, 2024
Okay to working
Letter Carrier
Columbus, OH
Needs better pay the insurance is expensive n would like to have set days off & the management should be more of a management n write up people for their attendance
April 28, 2022
managament is bad, but the job is good
mailman
Columbus, OH
first few years are tough with little time off due to staffing shortages. once you start working as a regular, it's a great job with great pay and retirement....Show more
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How much does a Mail Carrier make at United States Postal Service in the United States?
Average United States Postal Service Mail Carrier hourly pay in the United States is approximately $23.91, which is 23% above the national average.
Salary estimated from 528 past and present job postings on Indeed.
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