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Package handler salary in United States

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

Average base salary

$22.03
Average $22.03
Low $13.12
High $37.01

The average salary for a package handler is $22.03 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 October 5, 2026).

Package Handler job openings in United States

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Seasonal Package Handler - Par...
FedEx3.5out of 5 stars.
Sierra Vista, AZ
$17.50 - $20.00 an hour
Full-time
3 days 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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Comrise
 
$93,527per year
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Mission Support and Test Servi...
 
$87,724per year
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Pure barre
 
$78,000per year
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Sacramento Self Help Housing
 
$76,960per year
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Community Healthcore
 
$76,050per year
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Highest paying cities for Package Handlers near United States

  1. Arlington, TX
    $31.38 per hour
  2. Saint Paul, MN
    $29.67 per hour
  3. Chicago, IL
    $26.80 per hour
  4. Indianapolis, IN
    $25.61 per hour
  5. Portland, OR
    $23.76 per hour

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The average salary for a Package Handler is $22.03 per hour in the United States. This figure is based on 3.1k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on October 5, 2026.

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Package Handler salaries typically range between a low of $13.12 and a high of $37.01 per hour, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Package Handler include Arlington, TX at $31.38 per hour, Saint Paul, MN at $29.67 per hour, and Chicago, IL at $26.80 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Package Handler include Electrolux ($250,000 per year) and Comrise ($93,527 per year).