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Postmasters and Mail Superintendents average salary by city in California
- Los Angeles$114,730
- San Diego$113,230
- San Francisco$105,980
- Riverside$105,800
- Fresno$103,480
- Sacramento$100,610
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | $114,730 | $113,430 | $101,690 | $82,965 | 114 |
| San Diego | $113,230 | $106,320 | $99,420 | $82,049 | 112 |
| San Francisco | $105,980 | $102,920 | $98,340 | $77,623 | 116 |
| Riverside | $105,800 | $101,760 | $97,780 | $77,513 | 106 |
| Fresno | $103,480 | $100,450 | $96,990 | $76,097 | 102 |
| Sacramento | $100,610 | $99,050 | $88,990 | $74,344 | 107 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents salary in other states
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents salary by city and state
More about pay in California
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.
- 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.
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