Postal Service Clerk Salary
Postal Service Clerks earn a median $62,130 a year nationally. Office and Administrative Support Occupations
U.S. median
$62,130
$29.87 per hour
Range
$42,600 – $75,030
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
73,720
across the U.S.
Postal Service Clerk take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$52,101
per year · effective tax rate 16.1%
$4,342Monthly
$2,171Twice a month
$2,004Every 2 weeks
$25.05Hourly
- Federal income tax$5,276
- Social Security (6.2%)$3,852
- Medicare (1.45%)$901
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$52,101
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $42,600 | $20.48 | $36,409 |
| 25th percentile | $56,740 | $27.28 | $47,771 |
| Median (50th) | $62,130 | $29.87 | $52,101 |
| 75th percentile | $70,890 | $34.08 | $58,701 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $75,030 | $36.07 | $61,614 |
Best cities for postal service clerks (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wichita, KS | $63,650 | $50,571 | $56,856 | 480 |
| 2 | Houston, TX | $64,670 | $54,142 | $54,895 | 830 |
| 3 | Dallas, TX | $65,600 | $54,890 | $53,244 | 1,120 |
| 4 | Tampa, FL | $63,650 | $53,323 | $52,852 | 600 |
| 5 | Kansas City, MO | $60,530 | $48,908 | $52,849 | 540 |
| 6 | Detroit, MI | $65,710 | $52,436 | $52,280 | 990 |
| 7 | Pittsburgh, PA | $61,050 | $49,359 | $52,138 | 740 |
| 8 | St. Louis, MO | $61,050 | $49,302 | $51,848 | 590 |
| 9 | Atlanta, GA | $63,650 | $50,642 | $50,613 | 1,020 |
| 10 | Phoenix, AZ | $62,610 | $51,131 | $49,490 | 630 |
| 11 | Chicago, IL | $63,670 | $50,332 | $48,585 | 1,430 |
| 12 | Philadelphia, PA | $61,570 | $49,761 | $48,522 | 1,400 |
| 13 | Baltimore, MD | $62,610 | $49,877 | $47,735 | 490 |
| 14 | Seattle, WA | $63,210 | $52,969 | $47,663 | 550 |
| 15 | Riverside, CA | $63,650 | $50,615 | $47,552 | 600 |
| 16 | Minneapolis, MN | $62,610 | $49,753 | $47,464 | 600 |
| 17 | Washington, DC | $64,630 | $51,356 | $47,166 | 1,130 |
| 18 | Denver, CO | $61,570 | $49,651 | $46,937 | 440 |
| 19 | Miami, FL | $63,650 | $53,323 | $46,711 | 880 |
| 20 | Boston, MA | $62,610 | $49,577 | $45,792 | 1,270 |
| 21 | San Diego, CA | $63,650 | $50,615 | $45,238 | 480 |
| 22 | New York, NY | $63,650 | $50,483 | $44,848 | 4,340 |
| 23 | Los Angeles, CA | $63,670 | $50,630 | $44,582 | 2,160 |
| 24 | San Francisco, CA | $64,630 | $51,312 | $44,382 | 740 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- Detroit, MI — $65,710
- Dallas, TX — $65,600
- Houston, TX — $64,670
- Washington, DC — $64,630
- San Francisco, CA — $64,630
- Chicago, IL — $63,670
- Los Angeles, CA — $63,670
- Wichita, KS — $63,650
- Tampa, FL — $63,650
- Atlanta, GA — $63,650
- Riverside, CA — $63,650
- Miami, FL — $63,650
- San Diego, CA — $63,650
- New York, NY — $63,650
- Seattle, WA — $63,210
Postal Service Clerk salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $67,790 | $53,560 | $56,390 – $76,360 | 110 |
| New Jersey | $64,290 | $51,833 | $54,330 – $76,360 | 2,230 |
| North Carolina | $64,290 | $51,781 | $55,350 – $75,030 | 2,070 |
| California | $63,650 | $50,615 | $54,330 – $76,360 | 6,410 |
| Hawaii | $63,650 | $50,016 | $54,330 – $76,360 | 430 |
| Michigan | $63,650 | $50,868 | $42,600 – $75,030 | 2,340 |
| Louisiana | $63,210 | $51,459 | $42,600 – $76,360 | 1,100 |
| Maryland | $63,210 | $50,330 | $54,330 – $75,030 | 1,240 |
| Tennessee | $63,210 | $52,969 | $42,600 – $75,030 | 1,330 |
| New York | $62,690 | $49,763 | $53,290 – $75,030 | 5,030 |
| Ohio | $62,690 | $51,610 | $42,600 – $75,030 | 2,430 |
| Florida | $62,610 | $52,487 | $42,600 – $75,030 | 3,540 |
| Georgia | $62,610 | $49,860 | $42,600 – $75,030 | 2,070 |
| Kentucky | $62,610 | $50,413 | $42,600 – $75,030 | 1,220 |
| Massachusetts | $62,610 | $49,577 | $55,350 – $75,030 | 1,950 |
| Nevada | $62,610 | $52,487 | $42,600 – $75,030 | 460 |
| New Hampshire | $62,610 | $52,487 | $54,330 – $75,030 | 500 |
| South Carolina | $62,610 | $49,888 | $42,600 – $75,030 | 960 |
| Texas | $62,610 | $52,487 | $42,600 – $75,030 | 4,900 |
| Virginia | $62,610 | $49,701 | $42,600 – $75,030 | 1,980 |
| Connecticut | $62,130 | $50,231 | $54,330 – $75,030 | 860 |
| Maine | $62,130 | $49,089 | $42,600 – $75,030 | 670 |
| Arizona | $61,710 | $50,430 | $42,600 – $75,030 | 1,190 |
| Delaware | $61,710 | $49,016 | $42,600 – $75,030 | 230 |
| Illinois | $61,710 | $48,854 | $42,600 – $75,030 | 2,720 |
| Indiana | $61,710 | $49,973 | $42,600 – $75,030 | 1,520 |
| Alabama | $61,640 | $48,891 | $42,600 – $75,030 | 1,240 |
| Rhode Island | $61,570 | $49,959 | $42,600 – $75,030 | 250 |
| Washington | $61,570 | $51,651 | $42,600 – $75,030 | 1,460 |
| Minnesota | $61,050 | $48,606 | $42,600 – $75,030 | 1,380 |
| Mississippi | $61,050 | $49,524 | $42,600 – $75,030 | 790 |
| Pennsylvania | $61,050 | $49,359 | $42,600 – $75,030 | 3,650 |
| Vermont | $61,050 | $49,622 | $42,600 – $75,030 | 400 |
| West Virginia | $61,050 | $49,222 | $42,600 – $75,030 | 890 |
| Wisconsin | $61,050 | $49,329 | $42,600 – $75,030 | 1,400 |
| Colorado | $60,530 | $48,861 | $42,600 – $75,030 | 1,230 |
| Idaho | $60,530 | $48,716 | $42,600 – $75,030 | 480 |
| Kansas | $60,530 | $48,238 | $42,600 – $75,030 | 1,290 |
| Oregon | $60,530 | $46,349 | $42,600 – $75,030 | 960 |
| Utah | $60,530 | $49,058 | $42,600 – $75,030 | 620 |
| Iowa | $59,970 | $48,739 | $42,600 – $75,030 | 1,190 |
| Missouri | $59,970 | $48,485 | $42,600 – $75,030 | 1,780 |
| New Mexico | $59,970 | $48,713 | $42,600 – $75,030 | 660 |
| Wyoming | $59,970 | $50,366 | $36,360 – $75,030 | 250 |
| Arkansas | $59,490 | $47,873 | $42,600 – $75,030 | 970 |
| Nebraska | $59,490 | $48,153 | $42,600 – $75,030 | 690 |
| Oklahoma | $59,490 | $47,849 | $42,600 – $75,030 | 1,040 |
| Montana | $58,470 | $47,169 | $36,360 – $72,950 | 510 |
| South Dakota | $58,470 | $49,161 | $36,360 – $75,030 | 390 |
| Alaska | $57,820 | $48,638 | $36,320 – $71,930 | 410 |
| North Dakota | $57,820 | $48,638 | $36,360 – $74,030 | 330 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a postal service clerk make?
The national median salary for postal service clerks is $62,130 a year ($29.87 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,600 and the top 10% earn over $75,030. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays postal service clerks the most?
District of Columbia has the highest median pay at $67,790. After taxes and local prices, Wichita, KS offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many postal service clerks are there in the U.S.?
About 73,720 people work as postal service clerks nationwide.