As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Postman in the United Kingdom is £34,210, with an hourly rate of £16, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £28,334 to £42,503, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £28,334
50TH(Median)   £34,210
75TH   £42,503
Postman Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Postman Salary £28,334 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Postman Salary £34,210 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Postman Salary £42,503 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Postman Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Postman salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Postman is about £34,210 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £16, a monthly salary of about £2,851, and a weekly pay of around £658. Click the switch button below to see more details about Postman hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Postmans Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Postman's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £29,912 - £33,333, while Intermediate make £30,176 - £33,596, Senior earn £32,456 - £36,314, Specialist earn £35,076 - £39,904, Expert can reach £35,448 - £40,275 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Postman £32,280
Intermediate Level Postman £32,456
Senior Level Postman £34,829
Specialist Level Postman £38,295
Expert Level Postman £38,542
£32,280 0 yr
£32,456 < 2 yrs
£34,829 2-4 yrs
£38,295 5-8 yrs
£38,542 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 6%
Intermediate Level 5%
Senior Level 2%
Specialist Level 12%
Expert Level 13%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Skills to Boost a Postman Salary

Mastering key skills can significantly increase your earning potential as a Postman. According to Salary.com's Real-time Job Posting Data, expertise in Coordination can lead to a 12% salary raise, while strong Sports Medicine skills boost pay by a 8%. Even Health Care Administration can result in a 4% salary increase.

Skill Library evaluates talent skills across five levels, supported by 5-10 behavior indicators, delivering precise insights for data-driven hiring decisions.
Coordination
Ability to plan, execute, and adjust job duties to achieve business goals.
Sports Medicine
A branch of medicine that deals with physical fitness and the treatment and prevention of injuries related to sports and exercise.
Health Care Administration
Health administration, healthcare administration, healthcare management or hospital management is the field relating to leadership, management, and administration of public health systems, health care systems, hospitals,and hospital networks in all the primary, secondary, and tertiary sectors
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Based on recent job listings, in-demand skills in the Postman field include Coordination (12%), Sports Medicine (8%), Health Care Administration (4%), Public Relations (2%), and Safety Regulations (2%). These skills reflect current market needs.
Skills Salary Demand
Skill & Salary Demand
Coordination £38,315
Coordination
£38,315
12%
Sports Medicine £36,947
Sports Medicine
£36,947
8%
Health Care Administration £35,578
Health Care Administration
£35,578
4%
Public Relations £34,894
Public Relations
£34,894
2%
Safety Regulations £34,894
Safety Regulations
£34,894
2%
Coordination
1.73%
Sports Medicine
1.85%
Health Care Administration
6.11%
Public Relations
2.65%
Safety Regulations
6.96%

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Postman?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Postman are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £36,947 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £34,464, and Manchester pays around £32,792 annually.

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