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USPS Mail Carrier salary in the United States

Average salary
$52,000/yr
Based on 25,763 income tax records
$26,500
$82,500
Age:
Average salary by age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-55
56+
 
$44K
 
$47K
 
$52K
 
$59K
 
$62K
$26,500
$82,500
How much do Mail Carriers make?
The average total salary for a USPS Mail Carrier is $52,000 per year. This is based on data from 25,763 TurboTax users who reported their occupation as Mail Carrier and includes taxable wages, tips, bonuses, and more. Mail Carrier salary can vary between $26,500 to $82,500 depending on factors including education, skills, experience, employer & location. Read more
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Based on income reported to the IRS in box 1 of W-2.

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USPS Mail Carrier salary by location

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USPS Mail Carrier demographics

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60% are single
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40% are married
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45% have kids
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43% own a home

Effective Tax Rates for USPS Mail Carriers

25,763 full-time salaries from 2019
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The average salary for a mail carrier in the United States is $52,000 per year. Mail carrier salaries in the United States can vary between $26,500 to $82,500 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.
This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 25,763 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as mail carrier.
The following cities offer the highest salaries for mail carriers in the United States: San Francisco Metro Area, CA ($63,000 a year), Denver Metro Area, CO ($60,000 a year), and Salt Lake City Metro Area, UT ($59,500 a year).
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Total salary amounts here include total taxable wages, tips, prizes and other compensation. Salaries here are not representative of the total population and may reflect different levels of experience or education. Learn more
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Total salary ranges shown here exclude outliers.