Mail Handler Salary in Chicago, Illinois

Mail Handler Salary in Chicago, IL

How much does a Mail Handler make in Chicago, IL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Mail Handler in Chicago, IL is $38,906. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $36,096 to $41,640, with most professionals earning between $33,538 and $44,129.

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Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Mail Handler Salary $33,538 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Mail Handler Salary $36,096 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Mail Handler Salary $38,906 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Mail Handler Salary $41,640 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Mail Handler Salary $44,129 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
25% $36,096 10% $33,538 90% $44,129 75% $41,640 $38,906 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Mail Handler ?

A postal worker is one who works for a post office, such as a mail carrier. In the U.S., postal workers are represented by the National Postal Mail Handlers Union - NPMHU, the National Association of Rural Letter Carriers and the American Postal Workers Union, part of the AFL-CIO. In Canada, they are represented by the Canadian Union of Postal Workers and in the United Kingdom by the Communication Workers Union. The US Postal Service employs around 584,000 people. The bulk of these work as: Service clerks - Sell stamps and postage, help people pick up packages and assist with other services...

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    Mail Handler

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    3 + years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Mail Handler in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Mail Handler ranges from $36,096 to $41,640 with the average base salary of $38,906. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $36,096 to $41,640 with the average total cash compensation of $38,906.

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