How much does a Mail Handler make in New York, NY?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Mail Handler in New York, NY is $43,630. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $40,479 to $46,697, with most professionals earning between $37,611 and $49,489.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Mail Handler Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Mail Handler Salary $37,611 New York,NY April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Mail Handler Salary $40,479 New York,NY April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Mail Handler Salary $43,630 New York,NY April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Mail Handler Salary $46,697 New York,NY April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Mail Handler Salary $49,489 New York,NY April 01, 2025
25% $40,479 10% $37,611 90% $49,489 75% $46,697 $43,630 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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  1. This Job:

    Mail Handler

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  2. Up a level:

    Mailroom Supervisor

    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 New York, NY. The base salary for Mail Handler ranges from $40,479 to $46,697 with the average base salary of $43,630. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $40,479 to $46,697 with the average total cash compensation of $43,630.

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