How Much Does a Mail Handler Make in Illinois ? (2021 Salary Guide)

Mail Handler Salary in Illinois

As of May 18, 2021, the average annual salary for Mail Handler in Illinois is $38,508, equivalent to $19 per hour, $741 weekly, or $3,209 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Mail Handler in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Mail Handler in Illinois vary widely, spanning from $32,791 to $43,313. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($35,516) and 75th percentile ($41,023), while top earners (90th percentile) make $43,313 per year. This $5,507 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Shipping and Receiving, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Illinois Mail Handler often earn 2.3% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 5 companies. However, Illinois currently ranks 14 nationwide for Mail Handler job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

View Minimum Wage Values in Illinois
Develop a Job description
Pay Equity
Salary Grading Scale
Pay Strategy
2025 Compensation Trend
Compensation Consulting
Salary Salary + Bonus Benefits
Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
View as table View as graph
Mail Handler Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Mail Handler Salary $32,791 IL May 18, 2021
25th Percentile Mail Handler Salary $35,516 IL May 18, 2021
50th Percentile Mail Handler Salary $38,508 IL May 18, 2021
75th Percentile Mail Handler Salary $41,023 IL May 18, 2021
90th Percentile Mail Handler Salary $43,313 IL May 18, 2021
25% $35,516 10% $32,791 90% $43,313 75% $41,023 $38,508 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
Employers: Find Surveys For This Job Employers: Price Your Company Jobs Employees: View your Salary
Change Search Criteria
Check out Mail Handler jobs in Illinois

Material Handler - Direct Mail Department

Diamond Marketing Solutions Group, Inc. - Carol Stream, IL

Apply Now

Material Handler - Critical Mail

Diamond Marketing Solutions Group, Inc. - Carol Stream, IL

Apply Now
Apply Now

Package Handler

United Parcel Service - PAIA, HI

Apply Now
Search More Mail Handler Jobs in Illinois
See it in Action

What is a Mail Handler ?

A postal worker is one who works for a post office, such as a mail carrier. In the U.S., postal workers are represented by the National Postal Mail Handlers Union - NPMHU, the National Association of Rural Letter Carriers and the American Postal Workers Union, part of the AFL-CIO. In Canada, they are represented by the Canadian Union of Postal Workers and in the United Kingdom by the Communication Workers Union. The US Postal Service employs around 584,000 people. The bulk of these work as: Service clerks - Sell stamps and postage, help people pick up packages and assist with other services...

Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/25/2019). Read more from Wikipedia

See user submitted job responsibilities for Mail Handler.

Select a city to view specific salary and bonus information for Mail Handler

Loading results...
Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Cicero, IL Avg. Salary $38,009 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Mount Prospect, IL Avg. Salary $37,864 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Abingdon, IL Avg. Salary $34,313 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Adair, IL Avg. Salary $34,639 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Addieville, IL Avg. Salary $35,183 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Addison, IL Avg. Salary $37,864 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Akin, IL Avg. Salary $34,132 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Albany, IL Avg. Salary $33,842 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Albers, IL Avg. Salary $35,183 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Albion, IL Avg. Salary $33,335 Date Updated May 18, 2021

Search Mail Handler Job Openings

Job Openings for Mail Handler in Illinois

Career Path for this job

  1. This Job:

    Mail Handler

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  2. Up a level:

    Mailroom Supervisor

    3 + years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

Not the job you're looking for? Search more salaries here:

About Illinois    Illinois (/ˌɪlɪˈnɔɪ/ (listen) IL-ih-NOY) is a state in the Midwestern and Great Lakes region of the United States. It has the fifth largest gross dome....More

Recently searched related titles: Settlement Associate, Mail Coordinator, Mail Room Associate

Learn more about: Compensation Packages, Employee Flight Risk, Gender Pay Gap, Job Openings for This Role

Jobs with a similar salary range to Mail Handler : Mail Processor, Mail Services Clerk, Mailroom Associate