Postmasters and Mail Superintendents pay in Illinois
In Illinois, the median pay for postmasters and mail superintendents is $45.66 an hour ($94,970 a year). About 510 people work in this job there.
That is 2% lower than the U.S. median ($96,660). Illinois ranks 31st of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for postmasters and mail superintendents in Illinois
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $41.00 | $85,280 |
| 25% of workers | $43.16 | $89,770 |
| Half of workers (median) | $45.66 | $94,970 |
| 75% of workers | $49.16 | $102,250 |
| 90% of workers | $53.15 | $110,550 |
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $101,130 | 200 |
Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for postmasters and mail superintendents
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Experience usually needed to start: Less than 5 years (BLS)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: -0.3% over ten years, little or no change · about 900 openings a year (BLS)
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