Is US Postal Service a good company to work for as a Rural Carrier Associate?

Rural Carrier Associate professionals working at US Postal Service have rated their employer with 2.7 out of 5 stars in 2,275 Glassdoor reviews. This is a lower than average score with the overall rating of US Postal Service employees being 2.8 out of 5 stars. Search open Rural Carrier Associate Jobs at US Postal Service now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Rural Carrier Associate interview questions at US Postal Service .

Does US Postal Service pay Rural Carrier Associate employees well?

Rural Carrier Associate professionals rate their compensation and benefits at US Postal Service with 3.0 out of 5 stars based on 2,275 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 12.5% worse than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Rural Carrier Associate salaries and benefits at US Postal Service .

How happy are Rural Carrier Associate professionals working at US Postal Service?

26% of Rural Carrier Associate employees at US Postal Service would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has increased by 4% in the past 12 months. Rural Carrier Associate professionals have also rated US Postal Service with a 1.9 rating for work-life-balance, 3.3 rating for diversity and inclusion, 2.2 rating for culture and values and 2.7 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at US Postal Service?

Mail Carrier (934) , City Carrier Assistant (908) , PSE Mail Processing Clerk (898) , Rural Carrier Associate (RCA) (795) , City Carrier Assistant (CCA) (750) , Rural Carrier Associate (707) , Mail Handler (616) , City Carrier (449) , CCA (418) , PSE Clerk (396) , USPS CCA (333) , Letter Carrier (332) , Rca (322) , Regular Rural Carrier (275) , USPS RCA (273)

What are the pros of working at US Postal Service according to real employee reviews?

"It's a very good job graet people to work with and the pay is good." ((in 3715 reviews)); "Benefits are good that’s and it also comes with other advantages that you can look up on google" ((in 2452 reviews)); "Money is good but not compared to the time you put in to get it." ((in 736 reviews)); "many great people to work with and all the carriers are open and willing to help at anytime" ((in 464 reviews)); "The postal service used to be a great place to work for good benefits and job security." ((in 351 reviews))

What are the cons of working at US Postal Service according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management and always under staffed so they expect everyone to work extra hard while trying to cut hours." ((in 2296 reviews)); "Long hours for many employees and the need to change carrier work hours to increase productivity" ((in 1146 reviews)); "No work/life balance until you make regular and even then it’s still a lot." ((in 576 reviews)); "Supervisors are horrible and make working there a bad experience" ((in 431 reviews)); "Working long hours and 7 days straight at times." ((in 325 reviews))

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2.7

26% would recommend to a friend

(2,275 total reviews)

Louis DeJoy

11% approve of CEO

22% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.3

Diversity & inclusion

3.0

Compensation and benefits

2.7

Career opportunities

2.2

Culture & values

2.2

Senior management

1.9

Work/Life balance

Associate Rural Carrier employees have rated US Postal Service with 2.7 out of 5 stars, based on 2,275 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Associate Rural Carrier professionals have an average working experience there. US Postal Service is rated 23% below average by Associate Rural Carrier professionals compared to other employers within the Transportation & Logistics industry (3.5 stars).

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2K reviews

4.0

Jun 7, 2026

Enjoyable outdoor work, but supervisors lack qualifications

Associate rural carrier

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

driving, being outdoors, being independent

Cons

Some supervisors weren't qualified to do the job

4.0

Jun 3, 2026

Independence in delivery but heavy workload and weather challenges

Assistant rural carrier (arc)

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work independently when delivering mail and packages. Can help other locations or routes in your office to get more hours. Eventually you’ll get the hang of it and you’ll be better and faster.

Cons

Work in all weather. The workload can be heavy after a holiday and during peak seasons. Watch out for dogs.

3.0

Jun 2, 2026

Decent pay and benefits, but toxic environment and long hours

Rural carrier associate (rca)

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Compensation, Health Benefits upon hire, Working outdoors

Cons

Inconsistent and extremely long hours due to aging vehicle fleet pushing carriers out sometimes more than 4 hours past their “ready” time, no work-life balance due to these long hours and working essentially 7 days a week until you reach 14 consecutive days (for rural craft anyway), definitely toxic work environment between the management and older carriers being rude to new hires, and a LOT of hazing within your first 90 or 120 working

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