Postal Service Mail Carriers Salary in Illinois
Postal Service Mail Carriers in Illinois earn a median of $62,070 a year, +3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $62,070
- vs. U.S. median
- +3% ($60,550)
- Rank among states
- 5 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 14,730
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,120; the top 10% earn over $81,040. Nationally the range is $42,390 to $81,040.
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Postal Service Mail Carriers pay in Illinois
How much do postal service mail carriers make in Illinois?
The median is $62,070 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,120 and the top 10% earn over $81,040. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for postal service mail carriers?
On pay alone it ranks 5 of 51 (+3% vs. the national median of $60,550). Living costs are not included.