As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Mail Handler in Illinois is $38,368, equivalent to $18 per hour, $738 weekly, or $3,197 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 Illinois vary widely, spanning from $32,672 to $43,132. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($35,386) and 75th percentile ($40,862), while top earners (90th percentile) make $43,132 per year. This $5,476 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, Illinois Mail Handler often earn 1.9% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 5 companies. However, Illinois currently ranks 14 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 $32,672 IL January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Mail Handler Salary $35,386 IL January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Mail Handler Salary $38,368 IL January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Mail Handler Salary $40,862 IL January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Mail Handler Salary $43,132 IL January 01, 2026
25% $35,386 10% $32,672 90% $43,132 75% $40,862 $38,368 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 Cicero, IL Avg. Salary $42,179 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Mount Prospect, IL Avg. Salary $42,032 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Abingdon, IL Avg. Salary $38,367 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Adair, IL Avg. Salary $38,579 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Addieville, IL Avg. Salary $39,109 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Addison, IL Avg. Salary $42,032 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Akin, IL Avg. Salary $38,415 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Albany, IL Avg. Salary $38,118 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Albers, IL Avg. Salary $39,109 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Albion, IL Avg. Salary $37,228 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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    Mailroom Supervisor

    3 + years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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