US Postal Service employees working as Rural Carrier in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 1700 ratings. This is in line with the average of Rural Carrier professionals at US Postal Service worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Rural Carrier ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $0 per year (estimate) and goes up to $0 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Rural Carrier at US Postal Service is $68,267 per year or $33 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $104,043 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $55,192 (25th percentile) and $85,472 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 146 salaries submitted by US Postal Service Rural Carrier professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Rural Carrier professionals typically earn between $27 and $41 per hour.
Rural Carrier professionals typically earn between $4,599 and $7,123 monthly.