Postal workers, mail sorters and messengers Salary in London
Updated May 2026
Official salary data
Based on approximately 11,000 employees
10th percentile
Not disclosed
25th percentile
Not disclosed
Median
£36,822
Mean
£36,698
75th percentile
Not disclosed
90th percentile
Not disclosed
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | Not disclosed |
| 25th percentile | Not disclosed |
| Median | £36,822 |
| Mean | £36,698 |
| 75th percentile | Not disclosed |
| 90th percentile | Not disclosed |
‘Not disclosed’ means ONS withheld this value because the sample was too small to publish without risking identification. See the ASHE methodology.
Pay by period
Weekly
£645
Mean £665
Hourly
£17.27
Mean £17.71
| Pay period | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly | £645 | £665 |
| Hourly | £17.27 | £17.71 |
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised
Regional pay context
Median pay in London is £3,042/month. Postal workers, mail sorters and messengers earn 1% above the local median.
Source: HMRC PAYE Real Time Information (via ONS) · March 2026
Employment patterns
- 83% of Postal workers, mail sorters work full-time
- 94% of employees have permanent contracts
Source: ONS Annual Population Survey (APS218), 2025
Take-home pay estimate
Estimate only · 2026/27 HMRC rates · Standard allowances · Not financial or tax advice
Pay by gender
Median annual pay
All employees
£36,822
Male
£36,586
Female
£37,974
Mean annual pay
All employees
£36,698
Male
£36,880
Female
£35,875
| All employees | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median | £36,822 | £36,586 | £37,974 |
| Mean | £36,698 | £36,880 | £35,875 |
Full-time vs part-time
Full-time (median)
£37,346
Full-time (mean)
£38,718
| Full-time | |
|---|---|
| Median | £37,346 |
| Mean | £38,718 |
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