Postal workers, mail sorters and messengers Salary in the UK (2025)
Median Salary
£27,890
per year
Hourly Rate
£13.41
per hour
Mean Salary
£27,640
per year
Salary Range
Postal workers, mail sorters and messengers salaries vary considerably depending on experience, location, specialisation and employer.
10th: £16,08225th: £22,615Median: £27,89075th: £32,96790th: £38,457
Pay Breakdown
| Period | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual (Median) | £27,890 |
| Monthly | £2,324 |
| Fortnightly | £1,073 |
| Weekly | £536 |
| Daily | £107 |
| Hourly | £13.41 |
Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | Monthly | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | £16,082 | £1,340 | Entry level |
| 25th | £22,615 | £1,885 | Below average |
| 50th (Median) | £27,890 | £2,324 | Mid-point |
| 75th | £32,967 | £2,747 | Experienced |
| 90th | £38,457 | £3,205 | Top earners |
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Key Insights
The median annual salary for a Postal workers, mail sorters and messengers in the UK is £27,890, equating to £2,324 per month or £13.41 per hour.
Salaries range from £16,082 at entry level (10th percentile) to £38,457 for the most experienced (90th percentile) — a spread of £22,375.
The Postal workers, mail sorters and messengers salary of £27,890 is below the UK average. However, pay varies considerably with experience and location.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average Postal workers, mail sorters and messengers salary in the UK?
The median Postal workers, mail sorters and messengers salary in the United Kingdom is £27,890 per year as of 2025, according to ONS data.
How much does a Postal workers, mail sorters and messengers earn per hour?
A Postal workers, mail sorters and messengers earns approximately £13.41 per hour at the median salary level.
What is the monthly pay for a Postal workers, mail sorters and messengers?
A Postal workers, mail sorters and messengers earns approximately £2,324 per month at the median annual salary.
Is Postal workers, mail sorters and messengers a well-paid job in the UK?
The Postal workers, mail sorters and messengers salary of £27,890 is below the UK average. However, pay varies considerably with experience and location.
Where does this salary data come from?
All salary figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE), published under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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