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Mail Carrier Salary in Washington (2026)
$28.84 per hour · take-home ≈ $50,382/year ($4,198/month) for a single filer
Mail Carrier pay range in Washington
| 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) | $59,990 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $79,580 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $81,040 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 6,550 Mail Carrier jobs in Washington (occupation code 43-5052, “Postal Service Mail Carriers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Washington
A median Mail Carrier salary of $59,990 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Washington), a single filer keeps about $50,382 — an effective tax rate of 16.0%.
| Gross (median) | $59,990 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,019 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,589 |
| Washington state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $50,382 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,198 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Mail Carrier make in Washington?
- The median Mail Carrier salary in Washington is $59,990 per year ($28.84 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $51,130 and $79,580.
- What is the take-home pay for a Mail Carrier in Washington?
- On the median salary of $59,990, a single filer in Washington takes home about $50,382 per year ($4,198 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 16.0%.
- How many Mail Carrier jobs are there in Washington?
- BLS counts 6,550 Mail Carrier jobs in Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington.