Does US Postal Service pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, US Postal Service employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at US Postal Service. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at US Postal Service?

33% of US Postal Service employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated US Postal Service 2.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.3 for culture and values and 3.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at US Postal Service?

Mail Carrier (936) , City Carrier Assistant (908) , PSE Mail Processing Clerk (898) , Rural Carrier Associate (RCA) (795) , City Carrier Assistant (CCA) (750) , Rural Carrier Associate (707) , Mail Handler (616) , City Carrier (449) , CCA (418) , PSE Clerk (396) , Letter Carrier (333) , USPS CCA (333) , Rca (322) , Regular Rural Carrier (275) , USPS RCA (273)

What are the pros of working at US Postal Service according to real employee reviews?

"It's a very good job graet people to work with and the pay is good." ((in 3797 reviews)); "Benefits are good that’s and it also comes with other advantages that you can look up on google" ((in 2449 reviews)); "Money is good but not compared to the time you put in to get it." ((in 727 reviews)); "many great people to work with and all the carriers are open and willing to help at anytime" ((in 462 reviews)); "The postal service used to be a great place to work for good benefits and job security." ((in 368 reviews))

What are the cons of working at US Postal Service according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management and always under staffed so they expect everyone to work extra hard while trying to cut hours." ((in 2317 reviews)); "Hours are long and make it hard to balance work/life for those who are in school or have families" ((in 1139 reviews)); "No work/life balance until you make regular and even then it’s still a lot." ((in 572 reviews)); "Supervisors are horrible and make working there a bad experience" ((in 439 reviews)); "Long hours hard work for little to no acknowledgement." ((in 307 reviews))

What are employees saying about US Postal Service layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about US Postal Service layoffs and their outlook for job security at US Postal Service in 2026.

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2.8

33% would recommend to a friend

(19,455 total reviews)

Louis DeJoy

18% approve of CEO

27% positive business outlook

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3.4

Diversity & inclusion

3.4

Compensation and benefits

3.0

Career opportunities

2.3

Culture & values

2.1

Work/Life balance

2.1

Senior management

US Postal Service has an employee rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars, based on 19,455 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The US Postal Service employee rating is 20% below average for employers within the Transporte y logística industry (3.5 stars).

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2.0

Jan 15, 2019

This is a job for a true hustler that is willing to let their health and values deteriorate fast.

Cca

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Pros

Healthcare and federal discounts, but not much else

Cons

You will be abused during your 90 day probation period (working over 12 hours a day, over 60 hours a week). Being a very physically demanding job, it takes a huge toll on your health to work an illegal amount of hours (because they can and will make you work everyday of your 90 days). You will burn out quickly if management and supervisors are not keeping track of the hours and days you are working. Due to walking over 10+ miles a day on top of the amount of hours you work as a CCA you will not have the time or energy to do anything outside of work. You are basically a slave until you become a regular carrier which can take years.

2.0

Oct 19, 2018

Mail Carrier

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Pay, Benefits, Outdoors, Holidays off, & if you need money orders or passport, can handle it while you at work.

Cons

Pay(should make more) ABSOLUTELY no work life balance. Have a family, spouse, hobby, hell anything outside of the job.. forget about it. The steal by changing clock rings, hide mail, harass and belittle employees, management is almost 1000% someone who knows someone or sleeping with someone never anyone who actually knows the job. Been working there for 3years and 7 months, the highest turnover Ive ever seen in my life at any job. Just since Ive been at my office which is small only 22 routes 19 have quit I will soon be number 20. Management is horrible, they tell a bunch of lies. Older crowd but usually postal workers are chatty pattys so alot of drama.

2.0

Oct 4, 2018

Casual mail handler

Recommend

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Pros

Overtime was the greatest part

Cons

Worked like slave!! Scheduled for 8 hrs told nightly have to stay extra 2-4 hours never asked always told you want job you must stay. No days off horrible working conditions

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