Postmasters and Mail Superintendents pay range in Louisville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $88,400 a year or less, while the top 10% make $109,720 or more. The middle half of postmasters and mail superintendents in Louisville earn between $94,100 and $102,960.
- $88K10th
- $94K25th
- $98KMedian
- $103K75th
- $110K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $100,310 | $8,359 | $48.23 |
| Median | $98,080 | $8,173 | $47.15 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $94,100 | $7,842 | $45.24 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $102,960 | $8,580 | $49.50 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents pay in Louisville vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Postmasters and mail superintendents in Louisville earn about the same as the Kentucky average ($99,750) and 3% more than the U.S. average ($97,360). At the median the gap is +1% against the U.S. median of $96,660.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | $100,310 | $98,080 | $88,400 | $109,720 | 40 |
| Kentucky | $99,750 | $98,570 | $89,770 | $111,740 | 240 |
| 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 Louisville
On the average salary of $100,310, a single filer in Louisville takes home about $73,798 a year, or $6,150 a month and $2,838 every two weeks. Taxes take 26% of gross pay.
The Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IN | $76,419 | $6,368 |
| Working in KY | $73,798 | $6,150 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Is Louisville a good place for postmasters and mail superintendents? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Louisville area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.1), so the average $100,310 buys what about $107,774 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Louisville ($48,370). A typical home costs $283,232, or 2.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents salary in nearby metro areas
- Cincinnati, OH$103,050
- Indianapolis, IN$105,640
- Nashville, TN$104,800
- Knoxville, TN$100,990
- Columbus, OH$101,000
- St. Louis, MO$101,430
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 Louisville: questions
How much do postmasters and mail superintendents make an hour in Louisville?
$48.22 an hour on average, and $47.16 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level postmasters and mail superintendents salary in Louisville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $88,400 a year and the 25th percentile is $94,100, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the postmasters and mail superintendents take-home pay in Louisville?
About $73,798 a year ($6,150 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $100,310. Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Do postmasters and mail superintendents earn more in Louisville than elsewhere?
The average here is 3% 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 Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN (31140). 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). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.69, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.69).
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