Mail Handler Salary in the United States

Mail Handler Salary

How much does a Mail Handler make?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Mail Handler in the United States is $36,414. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $32,693 to $40,683, with most professionals earning between $29,305 and $44,569.

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Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Mail Handler Salary $29,305 US March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Mail Handler Salary $32,693 US March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Mail Handler Salary $36,414 US March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Mail Handler Salary $40,683 US March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Mail Handler Salary $44,569 US March 01, 2025
25% $32,693 10% $29,305 90% $44,569 75% $40,683 $36,414 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Mail Handler ?

A postal worker is one who works for a post office, such as a mail carrier. In the U.S., postal workers are represented by the National Postal Mail Handlers Union - NPMHU, the National Association of Rural Letter Carriers and the American Postal Workers Union, part of the AFL-CIO. In Canada, they are represented by the Canadian Union of Postal Workers and in the United Kingdom by the Communication Workers Union. The US Postal Service employs around 584,000 people. The bulk of these work as: Service clerks - Sell stamps and postage, help people pick up packages and assist with other services...

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    Mail Handler

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    3 + years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Mail Handler in the United States. The base salary for Mail Handler ranges from $32,693 to $40,683 with the average base salary of $36,414. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $33,008 to $41,232 with the average total cash compensation of $36,822.

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