Postmasters and Mail Superintendents pay range in Pittsburgh
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $92,270 a year or less, while the top 10% make $114,150 or more. The middle half of postmasters and mail superintendents in Pittsburgh earn between $96,550 and $106,540.
- $92K10th
- $97K25th
- $101KMedian
- $107K75th
- $114K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $102,990 | $8,582 | $49.51 |
| Median | $100,780 | $8,398 | $48.45 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $96,550 | $8,046 | $46.42 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $106,540 | $8,878 | $51.22 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents pay in Pittsburgh vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Postmasters and mail superintendents in Pittsburgh earn 5% more than the Pennsylvania average ($98,160) and 6% more than the U.S. average ($97,360). At the median the gap is +4% against the U.S. median of $96,660.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | $102,990 | $100,780 | $92,270 | $114,150 | 150 |
| Pennsylvania | $98,160 | $97,530 | $85,970 | $111,740 | 800 |
| 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 Pittsburgh
On the average salary of $102,990, a single filer in Pittsburgh takes home about $78,122 a year, or $6,510 a month and $3,005 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Is Pittsburgh a good place for postmasters and mail superintendents? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Pittsburgh area are 5% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 94.7), so the average $102,990 buys what about $108,787 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Pittsburgh ($49,650). A typical home costs $231,356, or 2.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents salary in other Pennsylvania cities
Pittsburgh ranks 1st of 5 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Pittsburgh$102,990
- Philadelphia$99,990
- Allentown$99,620
- Lancaster$96,250
- Harrisburg$93,340
All Postmasters and Mail Superintendents salaries in Pennsylvania
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 Pittsburgh: questions
How much do postmasters and mail superintendents make an hour in Pittsburgh?
$49.52 an hour on average, and $48.45 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level postmasters and mail superintendents salary in Pittsburgh?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $92,270 a year and the 25th percentile is $96,550, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the postmasters and mail superintendents take-home pay in Pittsburgh?
About $78,122 a year ($6,510 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $102,990. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do postmasters and mail superintendents earn more in Pittsburgh than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% 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 Pittsburgh, PA (38300). 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 (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.56, this job is 1.6 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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