How much does a postal service mail carrier make in Illinois?
$62,070a year
Median yearly pay for postal service mail carriers in Illinois. That is $29.84 an hour or $5,173 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.84
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 14,730
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,120Median: $62,070Highest 10%: $81,040
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,120 | $20.73 | |
| 25th | $51,110 | $24.57 | |
| Median | $62,070 | $29.84 | |
| 75th | $81,040 | $38.96 | |
| 90th | $81,040 | $38.96 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $63,750 |
| Bloomington, IL | $62,960 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $62,330 |
| St. Louis, MO | $62,070 |
| Champaign, IL | $59,990 |
| Decatur, IL | $59,880 |
| Paducah, KY | $59,880 |
| Peoria, IL | $59,880 |
| Springfield, IL | $59,880 |
| Rockford, IL | $59,010 |
| Davenport, IA | $57,700 |
| Kankakee, IL | $57,030 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for postal service mail carriers.
| 2. Rhode Island | $63,610 |
| 3. Arizona | $62,390 |
| 4. California | $62,090 |
| 5. Illinois | $62,070 |
| 6. Maryland | $62,070 |
| 7. Massachusetts | $62,070 |
| 8. Nevada | $62,070 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a postal service mail carrier make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $29.84 ($62,070 a year).
Do postal service mail carriers make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $62,070 against $60,550 nationally, 3% more.
Where does Illinois rank for postal service mail carrier pay?
Illinois ranks 5 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays postal service mail carriers the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $63,750 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.