Postmaster and Mail Superintendent Salary
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents earn a median $96,660 a year nationally. Management Occupations
U.S. median
$96,660
$46.47 per hour
Range
$85,090 – $111,740
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
13,810
across the U.S.
▲4.2%
Pay trend: The median for postmasters and mail superintendents in the U.S. rose from $92,730 (May 2024) to $96,660 (May 2025). That beat inflation (2.4%), a real raise of about 1.8%.
Postmaster and Mail Superintendent take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$76,830
per year · effective tax rate 20.5%
$6,403Monthly
$3,201Twice a month
$2,955Every 2 weeks
$36.94Hourly
- Federal income tax$12,435
- Social Security (6.2%)$5,993
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,402
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$76,830
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $85,090 | $40.91 | $68,691 |
| 25th percentile | $90,650 | $43.58 | $72,602 |
| Median (50th) | $96,660 | $46.47 | $76,830 |
| 75th percentile | $102,960 | $49.50 | $81,262 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $111,740 | $53.72 | $87,439 |
Postmaster and Mail Superintendent salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | $102,880 | +3.9% | $81,206 | $90,650 – $126,940 | 350 |
| California | $101,150 | +4.2% | $73,497 | $85,570 – $122,930 | 800 |
| New Jersey | $101,100 | +4.3% | $75,704 | $89,270 – $117,040 | 440 |
| Rhode Island | $99,900 | +1.2% | $75,966 | $89,880 – $117,120 | 40 |
| Tennessee | $99,170 | +3.9% | $78,596 | $90,380 – $111,740 | 260 |
| Hawaii | $99,070 | +5.5% | $72,527 | $85,090 – $117,120 | 60 |
| Arizona | $99,050 | +4.9% | $76,244 | $75,050 – $120,680 | 150 |
| South Carolina | $98,940 | +4.7% | $73,655 | $89,770 – $115,070 | 210 |
| Indiana | $98,680 | +4.9% | $75,370 | $89,690 – $112,220 | 290 |
| Kentucky | $98,570 | +3.9% | $74,842 | $89,770 – $111,740 | 240 |
| Utah | $98,570 | +4.1% | $74,704 | $74,550 – $111,740 | 110 |
| Delaware | $98,550 | +4.2% | $72,997 | $89,770 – $115,940 | 40 |
| Arkansas | $97,880 | +4.2% | $74,084 | $89,770 – $111,740 | 180 |
| Connecticut | $97,880 | +3.7% | $73,880 | $88,050 – $114,650 | 160 |
| Michigan | $97,790 | +4.1% | $73,720 | $89,630 – $111,740 | 450 |
| Ohio | $97,680 | +4.8% | $75,644 | $89,770 – $111,610 | 510 |
| New York | $97,640 | +4.7% | $72,799 | $88,920 – $111,860 | 830 |
| Texas | $97,550 | +3.7% | $77,456 | $87,110 – $112,800 | 820 |
| Pennsylvania | $97,530 | +4.8% | $74,448 | $85,970 – $111,740 | 800 |
| Georgia | $97,050 | +3.1% | $72,691 | $87,900 – $111,740 | 340 |
| Massachusetts | $96,870 | +3.9% | $72,355 | $85,720 – $114,730 | 330 |
| Wisconsin | $96,810 | +4.0% | $73,185 | $87,510 – $111,680 | 340 |
| Louisiana | $96,550 | +4.0% | $74,243 | $87,190 – $110,990 | 250 |
| North Carolina | $96,410 | +3.9% | $73,316 | $87,400 – $111,740 | 480 |
| West Virginia | $96,260 | +3.6% | $72,844 | $86,010 – $109,030 | 180 |
| Oklahoma | $96,080 | +3.9% | $72,644 | $88,250 – $110,360 | 240 |
| Alabama | $95,740 | +3.9% | $71,661 | $87,710 – $111,740 | 280 |
| Missouri | $95,680 | +4.3% | $72,581 | $87,090 – $108,310 | 300 |
| Washington | $95,430 | +4.4% | $75,965 | $78,670 – $116,080 | 280 |
| Mississippi | $95,270 | +4.3% | $72,774 | $87,170 – $111,740 | 190 |
| Illinois | $94,970 | +3.9% | $71,085 | $85,280 – $110,550 | 510 |
| Maryland | $94,890 | +4.1% | $71,441 | $86,780 – $108,520 | 230 |
| Virginia | $94,790 | +4.7% | $70,878 | $86,280 – $110,570 | 370 |
| Nebraska | $94,040 | +4.8% | $71,588 | $85,090 – $102,960 | 150 |
| Oregon | $93,180 | +4.1% | $67,059 | $69,060 – $106,850 | 220 |
| Iowa | $93,160 | +3.9% | $71,480 | $85,090 – $102,960 | 260 |
| Kansas | $93,080 | +3.9% | $69,918 | $85,090 – $102,960 | 190 |
| Colorado | $93,000 | +3.9% | $70,872 | $72,090 – $109,740 | 200 |
| Maine | $93,000 | +3.0% | $69,102 | $79,960 – $104,330 | 180 |
| New Hampshire | $92,980 | +3.2% | $74,241 | $84,120 – $107,350 | 160 |
| Idaho | $92,820 | +4.6% | $70,318 | $72,800 – $111,180 | 130 |
| Minnesota | $92,410 | +3.1% | $69,080 | $85,090 – $102,960 | 320 |
| South Dakota | $91,540 | +3.2% | $73,228 | $71,720 – $107,720 | 100 |
| New Mexico | $91,500 | +4.0% | $70,048 | $60,490 – $111,130 | 140 |
| North Dakota | $91,040 | +3.5% | $72,361 | $59,110 – $102,960 | 90 |
| Vermont | $89,890 | +3.1% | $68,595 | $85,090 – $101,050 | 120 |
| Nevada | $89,770 | +4.0% | $71,983 | $50,270 – $116,600 | 70 |
| Montana | $88,920 | +4.2% | $67,722 | $51,360 – $102,960 | 170 |
| Wyoming | $88,040 | +6.6% | $70,766 | $50,880 – $101,150 | 80 |
| Alaska | $59,340 | +3.2% | $49,860 | $51,330 – $99,420 | 170 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a postmaster and mail superintendent make?
The national median salary for postmasters and mail superintendents is $96,660 a year ($46.47 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $85,090 and the top 10% earn over $111,740. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays postmasters and mail superintendents the most?
Florida has the highest median pay at $102,880.
How many postmasters and mail superintendents are there in the U.S.?
About 13,810 people work as postmasters and mail superintendents nationwide.