Postal employees are among the highest paid workers throughout the government sector. Last year, the average postal worker made just over $72,000. Both hourly and annual pay statistics are significant, especially given that employees are not required to have a college or high school diploma, or previous experience.

Is working for the USPS a good job?

The Postal Service has been a bastion of solid middle class jobs with good benefits. According to government data, the average annual pay of the 315,000 letter carriers at the postal service is $51,390. The second most common job, the 140,000 mail sorters, get paid an average of $48,380.

What is starting pay at USPS?

USPS Starting Pay

Annual Postal Worker Starting Salary - $30,000, which translates to $15.00 per hour.