Mail carrier pay scale

The pay scale for mail carriers in the United States varies depending on factors such as location, experience, and level of service. Here is a general idea of the pay scale for mail carriers in the United States:

Starting Pay:

• City Carrier Assistant (CCA): $16.47 - $18.47 per hour (average annual salary: $34,000 - $38,000)
• City Carrier (entry-level): $18.47 - $20.47 per hour (average annual salary: $38,000 - $42,000)

Experienced Pay:

• City Carrier (experienced): $20.47 - $24.47 per hour (average annual salary: $42,000 - $50,000)
• Rural Carrier Associate (RCA): $20.47 - $24.47 per hour (average annual salary: $42,000 - $50,000)

Senior Pay:

• City Carrier (senior): $24.47 - $28.47 per hour (average annual salary: $50,000 - $59,000)
• Rural Carrier (senior): $24.47 - $28.47 per hour (average annual salary: $50,000 - $59,000)

Top Pay:

• City Carrier (top): $28.47 - $32.47 per hour (average annual salary: $59,000 - $67,000)
• Rural Carrier (top): $28.47 - $32.47 per hour (average annual salary: $59,000 - $67,000)

Benefits:

• Mail carriers are eligible for a range of benefits, including:
  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plan (Federal Employees Retirement System)
  • Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, holidays)
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Note:

• These pay scales are approximate and may vary depending on the specific location, experience, and level of service.
• Mail carriers may also receive additional pay for overtime, night shifts, and holiday work.
• The pay scales listed above are based on data from the United States Postal Service (USPS) and may not reflect the actual pay rates for all mail carriers.