Postal workers, mail sorters and messengers Salary in West Midlands
Updated May 2026
Official salary data
Based on approximately 9,000 employees
10th percentile
Not disclosed
25th percentile
Not disclosed
Median
£29,490
Mean
£29,891
75th percentile
Not disclosed
90th percentile
Not disclosed
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | Not disclosed |
| 25th percentile | Not disclosed |
| Median | £29,490 |
| Mean | £29,891 |
| 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
£527
Mean £514
Hourly
£14.45
Mean £14.98
| Pay period | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly | £527 | £514 |
| Hourly | £14.45 | £14.98 |
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised
Regional pay context
Median pay in West Midlands is £2,484/month. Postal workers, mail sorters and messengers earn 1% below the local median.
Source: HMRC PAYE Real Time Information (via ONS) · March 2026
Employment patterns
- 67% of Postal workers, mail sorters work full-time
- 92% 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
£29,490
Male
£29,623
Female
£27,413
Mean annual pay
All employees
£29,891
Male
£29,795
Female
£30,204
| All employees | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median | £29,490 | £29,623 | £27,413 |
| Mean | £29,891 | £29,795 | £30,204 |
Full-time vs part-time
Full-time (median)
£30,485
Full-time (mean)
£32,956
| Full-time | |
|---|---|
| Median | £30,485 |
| Mean | £32,956 |
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