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Package handler salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Package Handler make in the United States?

Average base salary

$22.61
Average $22.61
Low $13.70
High $37.30

The average salary for a package handler is $22.61 per hour in the United States and $4,875 overtime per year.3.1k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated May 11, 2026).

Package Handler job openings in United States

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Package Handler - Part Time (W...
FedEx3.5out of 5 stars.
Pacoima, CA
$20.00 - $20.50 an hour
Full-time
9 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Package Handler in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Electrolux
 
$250,000per year
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HGC Construction
 
$119,600per year
Behr Paint Company
 
$105,075per year
SkyChefs
 
$94,900per year
Comrise
 
$93,527per year
MCC
 
$88,400per year

Highest paying cities for Package Handlers near United States

  1. Saint Paul, MN
    $30.34 per hour
  2. Chicago, IL
    $25.93 per hour
  3. Indianapolis, IN
    $25.80 per hour
  4. Phoenix, AZ
    $24.72 per hour
  5. Portland, OR
    $23.72 per hour

Where can a Package Handler earn more?

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