Postal workers, mail sorters and messengers Salary in North West
Updated May 2026
Official salary data
Based on approximately 13,000 employees
10th percentile
Not disclosed
25th percentile
Not disclosed
Median
£30,948
Mean
£30,595
75th percentile
Not disclosed
90th percentile
Not disclosed
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | Not disclosed |
| 25th percentile | Not disclosed |
| Median | £30,948 |
| Mean | £30,595 |
| 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
£545
Mean £552
Hourly
£14.45
Mean £14.91
| Pay period | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly | £545 | £552 |
| Hourly | £14.45 | £14.91 |
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised
Regional pay context
Median pay in North West is £2,493/month. Postal workers, mail sorters and messengers earn 3% above the local median.
Source: HMRC PAYE Real Time Information (via ONS) · March 2026
Employment patterns
- 73% of Postal workers, mail sorters work full-time
- 98.2% 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
£30,948
Male
£31,399
Female
£29,219
Mean annual pay
All employees
£30,595
Male
£31,421
Female
£27,177
| All employees | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median | £30,948 | £31,399 | £29,219 |
| Mean | £30,595 | £31,421 | £27,177 |
Full-time vs part-time
Full-time (median)
£31,750
Full-time (mean)
£32,652
| Full-time | |
|---|---|
| Median | £31,750 |
| Mean | £32,652 |
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