How much does a postal service mail carrier make in South Bend?

$62,070a year

Median yearly pay for postal service mail carriers in the South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI metro area. That is $29.84 an hour or $5,173 a month.

Hourly: $29.84
Vs. national median: +3%
Rank among cities: 104 of 381
Jobs in the area: 320

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $42,390Median: $62,070Highest 10%: $81,040

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$42,390	$20.38
25th	$51,130	$24.58
Median	$62,070	$29.84
75th	$80,080	$38.50
90th	$81,040	$38.96

Other cities in Indiana

Median yearly pay for postal service mail carriers.

Bloomington, IN	$64,250
Chicago, IL	$63,750
Cincinnati, OH	$62,070
Evansville, IN	$62,070
Fort Wayne, IN	$62,070
Indianapolis, IN	$62,070
Lafayette, IN	$62,070
Columbus, IN	$60,550
Michigan City, IN	$60,550
Terre Haute, IN	$60,270
Kokomo, IN	$59,880
Muncie, IN	$59,880
Louisville, KY	$59,010
Elkhart, IN	$55,490

Postal Service Mail Carrier salary in Indiana Postal Service Mail Carrier salary in all states

Related jobs in South Bend

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker	$65,610
Postal Service Clerk	$61,050
Postal Service Mail Sorter	$58,780
Brokerage Clerk	$56,810
Production	$55,150
Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant	$54,460
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk	$50,320
Insurance Claim and Policy Processing Clerk	$49,320
Bookkeeping	$47,940
Loan Interviewer and Clerk	$47,600

Salaries for every job in South Bend, IN

Frequently asked questions

How much does a postal service mail carrier make an hour in South Bend?

The median hourly pay in the South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI metro area is $29.84 ($62,070 a year).

Do postal service mail carriers make more in South Bend than the national average?

Yes: $62,070 against $60,550 nationally, 3% more.

How does South Bend compare with the rest of Indiana?

The median in Indiana is $59,880, so South Bend pays 4% more.

Where does South Bend rank for postal service mail carrier pay?

104 of 381 metro areas with data.

How much does a postal service mail carrier make starting out in South Bend?

The lowest-paid 10% make $42,390 or less a year; the top 10% make $81,040 or more.

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.