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 129 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 $46,922 per year (estimate) and goes up to $99,282 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Rural Carrier Associate USPS at US Postal Service is $54,841 per year or $26 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $80,590 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $45,121 (25th percentile) and $67,288 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 317 salaries submitted by US Postal Service Rural Carrier Associate USPS professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Rural Carrier Associate USPS professionals typically earn between $22 and $32 per hour.
Rural Carrier Associate USPS professionals typically earn between $3,760 and $5,607 monthly.