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Mail Carrier Salary in New Jersey (2026)
$29.39 per hour · take-home ≈ $49,412/year ($4,118/month) for a single filer
Mail Carrier pay range in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $43,120 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $51,130 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $61,130 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $81,040 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $81,040 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 10,160 Mail Carrier jobs in New Jersey (occupation code 43-5052, “Postal Service Mail Carriers”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Jersey
A median Mail Carrier salary of $61,130 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New Jersey state income tax, a single filer keeps about $49,412 — an effective tax rate of 19.2%.
| Gross (median) | $61,130 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,156 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,676 |
| New Jersey state income tax | −$1,886 |
| Take-home (annual) | $49,412 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,118 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Mail Carrier make in New Jersey?
- The median Mail Carrier salary in New Jersey is $61,130 per year ($29.39 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $51,130 and $81,040.
- What is the take-home pay for a Mail Carrier in New Jersey?
- On the median salary of $61,130, a single filer in New Jersey takes home about $49,412 per year ($4,118 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.2%.
- How many Mail Carrier jobs are there in New Jersey?
- BLS counts 10,160 Mail Carrier jobs in New Jersey 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 New Jersey 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 New Jersey.