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Mail carrier salary in United States, 2026

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

Average base salary

$22.01
Average $22.01
Low $14.04
High $34.50

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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Rural Mail Carrier - Contracte...
Noble Bay Equities5out of 5 stars.
Mammoth Spring, AR
$220.75 a day
Full-time
16 hours 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
PTG LOGISTICS, LLC.
 
$228,728per year
ShipLuxe LLC
 
$223,600per year
MAERSK
 
$210,000per year
Riverstone Logistics
 
$209,953per year

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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