Postmasters and Mail Superintendents pay range in Phoenix
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $96,260 a year or less, while the top 10% make $140,500 or more. The middle half of postmasters and mail superintendents in Phoenix earn between $101,150 and $121,800.
- $96K10th
- $101K25th
- $110KMedian
- $122K75th
- $140K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $113,880 | $9,490 | $54.75 |
| Median | $110,310 | $9,192 | $53.03 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $101,150 | $8,429 | $48.63 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $121,800 | $10,150 | $58.56 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents pay in Phoenix vs. Arizona and the U.S.
Postmasters and mail superintendents in Phoenix earn 15% more than the Arizona average ($99,190) and 17% more than the U.S. average ($97,360). At the median the gap is +14% against the U.S. median of $96,660.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | $113,880 | $110,310 | $96,260 | $140,500 | 40 |
| Arizona | $99,190 | $99,050 | $75,050 | $120,680 | 150 |
| United States | $97,360 | $96,660 | $85,090 | $111,740 | 13,810 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents salary after taxes in Phoenix
On the average salary of $113,880, a single filer in Phoenix takes home about $86,491 a year, or $7,208 a month and $3,327 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Phoenix a good place for postmasters and mail superintendents? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Phoenix area are 3% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 103.3), so the average $113,880 buys what about $110,225 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Phoenix ($51,380). A typical home costs $448,352, or 3.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents salary in nearby metro areas
- Riverside, CA$105,800
- San Diego, CA$113,230
- Los Angeles, CA$114,730
- Fresno, CA$103,480
- Denver, CO$98,390
- Sacramento, CA$100,610
Highest-paying cities for postmasters and mail superintendents
Los Angeles, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($114,730).
- Los Angeles, CA$114,730
- Tampa, FL$114,080
- Phoenix, AZ$113,880
- San Diego, CA$113,230
- Milwaukee, WI$108,280
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Postmasters and Mail Superintendents salary in Phoenix: questions
How much do postmasters and mail superintendents make an hour in Phoenix?
$54.75 an hour on average, and $53.04 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level postmasters and mail superintendents salary in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $96,260 a year and the 25th percentile is $101,150, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the postmasters and mail superintendents take-home pay in Phoenix?
About $86,491 a year ($7,208 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $113,880.
Do postmasters and mail superintendents earn more in Phoenix than elsewhere?
The average here is 17% more than the U.S. average for this job ($97,360).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 11-9131; area Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ (38060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.0%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.20, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.20).
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