US Postal Service employees working as Rural Carrier Associate in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3 out of 5 stars, based on 1676 ratings. This is in line with the average of Rural Carrier Associate professionals at US Postal Service worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Rural Carrier Associate ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $46,858 per year (estimate) and goes up to $99,611 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Rural Carrier Associate at US Postal Service is $49,442 per year or $24 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $70,137 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $41,487 (25th percentile) and $59,523 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 1,609 salaries submitted by US Postal Service Rural Carrier Associate professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Rural Carrier Associate professionals typically earn between $20 and $29 per hour.
Rural Carrier Associate professionals typically earn between $3,457 and $4,960 monthly.