As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Mail Handler in California is $41,518, equivalent to $20 per hour, $798 weekly, or $3,460 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Mail Handler in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Mail Handler in California vary widely, spanning from $35,355 to $46,674. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($38,292) and 75th percentile ($44,217), while top earners (90th percentile) make $46,674 per year. This $5,925 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Shipping and Receiving, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, California Mail Handler often earn 10.3% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 5 companies. However, California currently ranks 2 nationwide for Mail Handler job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Mail Handler Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Mail Handler Salary $35,355 CA January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Mail Handler Salary $38,292 CA January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Mail Handler Salary $41,518 CA January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Mail Handler Salary $44,217 CA January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Mail Handler Salary $46,674 CA January 01, 2026
25% $38,292 10% $35,355 90% $46,674 75% $44,217 $41,518 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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Location Coachella, CA Avg. Salary $42,762 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $43,644 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $44,921 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $42,730 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $41,738 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $44,334 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $42,819 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $40,652 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $49,844 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $49,730 Date Updated January 01, 2026
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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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