Postmasters and Mail Superintendents pay range in Indianapolis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $91,500 a year or less, while the top 10% make $119,910 or more. The middle half of postmasters and mail superintendents in Indianapolis earn between $96,800 and $112,240.
- $92K10th
- $97K25th
- $101KMedian
- $112K75th
- $120K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $105,640 | $8,803 | $50.79 |
| Median | $101,150 | $8,429 | $48.63 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $96,800 | $8,067 | $46.54 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $112,240 | $9,353 | $53.96 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents pay in Indianapolis vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Postmasters and mail superintendents in Indianapolis earn 6% more than the Indiana average ($100,030) and 9% more than the U.S. average ($97,360). At the median the gap is +5% against the U.S. median of $96,660.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | $105,640 | $101,150 | $91,500 | $119,910 | 50 |
| Indiana | $100,030 | $98,680 | $89,690 | $112,220 | 290 |
| 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 Indianapolis
On the average salary of $105,640, a single filer in Indianapolis takes home about $77,895 a year, or $6,491 a month and $2,996 every two weeks. Taxes take 26% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Indianapolis's local income tax (2.02%).
Is Indianapolis a good place for postmasters and mail superintendents? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Indianapolis area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.7), so the average $105,640 buys what about $110,391 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Indianapolis ($49,340). A typical home costs $295,921, or 2.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents salary in nearby metro areas
- Cincinnati, OH$103,050
- Louisville, KY$100,310
- Chicago, IL$101,720
- Columbus, OH$101,000
- Grand Rapids, MI$105,480
- Milwaukee, WI$108,280
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 Indianapolis: questions
How much do postmasters and mail superintendents make an hour in Indianapolis?
$50.79 an hour on average, and $48.63 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level postmasters and mail superintendents salary in Indianapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $91,500 a year and the 25th percentile is $96,800, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the postmasters and mail superintendents take-home pay in Indianapolis?
About $77,895 a year ($6,491 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $105,640. Includes Indianapolis's local income tax (2.02%).
Do postmasters and mail superintendents earn more in Indianapolis than elsewhere?
The average here is 9% 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 Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN (26900). 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 (2025 rules). Includes Indianapolis's local income tax (2.02%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.50, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.50).
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