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Mail Carrier Salary in Idaho (2026)
$27.80 per hour · take-home ≈ $46,427/year ($3,869/month) for a single filer
Mail Carrier pay range in Idaho
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $42,390 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $43,120 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $57,820 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $75,190 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $81,040 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,660 Mail Carrier jobs in Idaho (occupation code 43-5052, “Postal Service Mail Carriers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Idaho
A median Mail Carrier salary of $57,820 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Idaho state income tax, a single filer keeps about $46,427 — an effective tax rate of 19.7%.
| Gross (median) | $57,820 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,758 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,423 |
| Idaho state income tax | −$2,211 |
| Take-home (annual) | $46,427 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,869 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Mail Carrier make in Idaho?
- The median Mail Carrier salary in Idaho is $57,820 per year ($27.80 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $43,120 and $75,190.
- What is the take-home pay for a Mail Carrier in Idaho?
- On the median salary of $57,820, a single filer in Idaho takes home about $46,427 per year ($3,869 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.7%.
- How many Mail Carrier jobs are there in Idaho?
- BLS counts 1,660 Mail Carrier jobs in Idaho in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Idaho state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Idaho.