How much does a postal service mail carrier make in Springfield?
$59,880a year
Median yearly pay for postal service mail carriers in the Springfield, IL metro area. That is $28.79 an hour or $4,990 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.79
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 211 of 381
- Jobs in the area
- 280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,390Median: $59,880Highest 10%: $81,040
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,390 | $20.38 | |
| 25th | $48,940 | $23.53 | |
| Median | $59,880 | $28.79 | |
| 75th | $73,010 | $35.10 | |
| 90th | $81,040 | $38.96 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for postal service mail carriers.
| 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 |
| Rockford, IL | $59,010 |
| Davenport, IA | $57,700 |
| Kankakee, IL | $57,030 |
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Salaries for every job in Springfield, ILFrequently asked questions
How much does a postal service mail carrier make an hour in Springfield?
The median hourly pay in the Springfield, IL metro area is $28.79 ($59,880 a year).
Do postal service mail carriers make more in Springfield than the national average?
No: $59,880 against $60,550 nationally, 1% less.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $62,070, so Springfield pays 4% less.
Where does Springfield rank for postal service mail carrier pay?
211 of 381 metro areas with data.
How much does a postal service mail carrier make starting out in Springfield?
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.