US Postal Service employees working as Rural Carrier Associate USPS in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 1.7 out of 5 stars, based on 128 ratings. This is 15% lower than the average of Rural Carrier Associate USPS professionals at US Postal Service worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Rural Carrier Associate USPS ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $46,860 per year (estimate) and goes up to $99,602 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Rural Carrier Associate USPS at US Postal Service is $54,618 per year or $26 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $80,378 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $44,904 (25th percentile) and $67,066 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 316 salaries submitted by US Postal Service Rural Carrier Associate USPS professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Rural Carrier Associate USPS professionals typically earn between $22 and $32 per hour.
Rural Carrier Associate USPS professionals typically earn between $3,742 and $5,589 monthly.