As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Mail Handler in New York is $40,016, equivalent to $19 per hour, $770 weekly, or $3,335 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 New York vary widely, spanning from $34,076 to $44,986. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($36,907) and 75th percentile ($42,618), while top earners (90th percentile) make $44,986 per year. This $5,711 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, New York Mail Handler often earn 6.3% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 5 companies. However, New York currently ranks 8 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 $34,076 NY January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Mail Handler Salary $36,907 NY January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Mail Handler Salary $40,016 NY January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Mail Handler Salary $42,618 NY January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Mail Handler Salary $44,986 NY January 01, 2026
25% $36,907 10% $34,076 90% $44,986 75% $42,618 $40,016 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 Brentwood, NY Avg. Salary $44,546 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Clay, NY Avg. Salary $40,717 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Henrietta, NY Avg. Salary $40,036 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Huntington, NY Avg. Salary $46,485 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Levittown, NY Avg. Salary $44,668 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Nassau, NY Avg. Salary $44,668 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location New Suffolk, NY Avg. Salary $43,909 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Accord, NY Avg. Salary $43,244 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Acra, NY Avg. Salary $41,415 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Adams, NY Avg. Salary $40,513 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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