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usps.comUnited States Postal Service pay 2026
2,684 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 |
|---|---|
| Carrier | $21.00-39.13 per hour |
| Clerk | $20.48-35.13 per hour |
| Postmaster | $85.0k-106.4k per year |
| Supervisor 1 job | $81.3k-100.7k per year |
| Custodian | $21.54-34.44 per hour |
| Mechanic 1 job | $26.51-39.39 per hour |
| Truck driver | $28.83-36.60 per hour |
| Sales associate | $27.26-37.55 per hour |
| Postmaster | $69.0k-107.8k per year |
| Building equipment mechanic | $27.50-40.00 per hour |
| Lead clerk | $31.39-38.27 per hour |
| Clerk | $20.74-31.00 per hour |
| Expeditor | $30.35-36.58 per hour |
| Customer service representative | |
| Supervisor 1 job | |
| Supervisor 1 job | |
| Clerk | |
| Processing clerk | |
| Territory sales representative | |
| Delivery driver | |
| Manager | |
| Supervisor 1 job | |
| IT support specialist | |
| Package handler |
Based on data from 668 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.
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Find available jobsDo the United States Postal Service give paid sick leave?
Yes. Most people get paid when they’re sick at the United States Postal Service.
Last updated July 11, 2026
Do the United States Postal Service pay breaks?
Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks at the United States Postal Service.
Last updated July 12, 2026
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 12, 2026
Do workers at the United States Postal Service do extra work that they don’t get paid for?
Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time at the United States Postal Service.
Last updated July 11, 2026