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DismissThe United States Postal Service is an independent agency of the U.S. government. They are responsible for delivering mail and packages.
usps.comUnited States Postal Service pay 2025
1,467 people who work at the United States Postal Service have taken the Breakroom Quiz. Here's everything they told us about pay per hour, pay by age, and more.
How much do the United States Postal Service pay per hour?
This table shows how pay rates at the United States Postal Service compare across the different types of jobs they offer.
| Job | the United States Postal Service pay |
|---|---|
| Rural carrier | $20.35-35.58 per hour |
| City carrier | $20.23-35.05 per hour |
| Mail handler | $20.53-29.00 per hour |
| Postmaster | $82.8k-111.2k per year |
| Clerk | $20.48-35.41 per hour |
| Supervisor | $75.8k-90.9k per year |
| Custodian | $21.97-31.94 per hour |
| Truck driver | $28.59-36.40 per hour |
| Clerk | $22.88-35.29 per hour |
| Automotive technician | $29.60-39.39 per hour |
Based on data from 559 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2025.
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Find available jobsWhat do the United States Postal Service pay different age groups?
This table shows how hourly pay rates at the United States Postal Service vary between age groups.
| Age group | United States Postal Service pay per hour |
|---|---|
| 16-17 | Not enough data yet |
| 18-24 | $19.33-27.94 per hour |
| 25 and over | $20.38-40.00 per hour |
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Find available jobsDo the United States Postal Service give paid sick leave?
Yes. Most people get paid leave when they’re sick at the United States Postal Service.
Last updated July 11, 2025
Do the United States Postal Service pay breaks?
Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks at the United States Postal Service.
Last updated July 11, 2025
Do the United States Postal Service pay by the hour or annually?
People get paid by the hour at the United States Postal Service.
Last updated July 11, 2025
Do workers at the United States Postal Service do extra work that they don’t get paid for?
Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work at the United States Postal Service.
Last updated July 11, 2025