How much does a courier make in the United States?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is $3,156 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- $2,714
- Compared with the median pay in the United States
- 0.7 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United States ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $59,630 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $59,340 |
| 3. Germany | $44,800 |
| 6. United Kingdom | $39,720 |
| 7. United States | $37,880 |
| 8. Luxembourg estimate | $37,800 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $117 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- Odd job persons$49,010
- Meter reader$47,750
- Water and firewood collectors$40,240
- Gym worker$33,370
- Waste collector$49,690
- Sorter$49,690
- Street sweeper$46,860
By state
Median gross salary a year.
| Washington | $45,480 |
| Minnesota | $44,860 |
| Oregon | $44,180 |
| California | $43,550 |
| Colorado | $42,800 |
| New York | $42,000 |
| Massachusetts | $41,770 |
| Hawaii | $41,640 |
| New Jersey | $40,910 |
| Utah | $40,170 |
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| District of Columbia | $39,860 |
| Illinois | $39,780 |
| Vermont | $39,740 |
| Missouri | $39,320 |
| Connecticut | $39,140 |
| Alaska | $38,810 |
| Maine | $38,810 |
| Nevada | $38,770 |
| Delaware | $38,760 |
| Pennsylvania | $38,760 |
| Arizona | $38,140 |
| Iowa | $38,100 |
| North Carolina | $38,100 |
| North Dakota | $38,090 |
| Maryland | $38,000 |
| New Hampshire | $37,920 |
| Ohio | $37,870 |
| Kansas | $37,850 |
| Georgia | $37,850 |
| Texas | $37,770 |
| Oklahoma | $37,690 |
| Virginia | $37,450 |
| New Mexico | $36,980 |
| Michigan | $36,440 |
| Kentucky | $36,410 |
| Montana | $36,380 |
| Rhode Island | $36,310 |
| Wisconsin | $36,290 |
| Indiana | $36,110 |
| Arkansas | $36,090 |
| Idaho | $35,730 |
| South Carolina | $34,610 |
| Florida | $34,490 |
| Nebraska | $34,480 |
| Alabama | $34,080 |
| Wyoming | $33,790 |
| West Virginia | $33,030 |
| Tennessee | $32,470 |
| Mississippi | $32,190 |
| Louisiana | $30,610 |
| South Dakota | $30,260 |
Jobs in this group in the United States
Official name of each one and its median salary a year.
| Courier and Messenger | $39,200 |
| Baggage Porter and Bellhop | $37,080 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a courier make a month in the United States?
The median gross salary is $3,156 a month, $37,880 a year.
How much does a courier make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around $28,740 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than $51,120.
Which country pays a courier the most?
Germany, with a median of $44,800 a year before tax, according to our data.
Which state pays a courier the most?
Washington, with a median of $45,480 a year.
Does a courier make more in the United States or in Germany?
In Germany: $44,800 a year against $37,880 in the United States, 1.2 times more.
Who makes more, a courier or a meter reader?
A meter reader: $47,750 a year against $37,880 for a courier, 1.3 times more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS survey, 2025. How we calculate