Postal workers, mail sorters and messengers Salary Guide UK — 2025
Complete breakdown based on ONS ASHE official data
The median postal workers, mail sorters and messengers salary in the UK is £29,761 per year, based on the 2025 Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) published by the Office for National Statistics. The mean salary is £29,381, reflecting the influence of higher earners on the average. The median hourly rate is £14.46.
Salaries vary significantly by region, from £27,528 in Yorkshire and The Humber to £35,469 in London. However, these differences narrow when adjusted for regional cost of living.
UK Median
£29,761
Annual
UK Mean
£29,381
Annual
Hourly Rate
£14.46
Median
UK Jobs
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Regional Salary Breakdown
The "Adjusted" column shows purchasing power after accounting for regional cost of living (UK average = 100).
| Region | Median | Mean | CoL Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | £35,469 | £35,141 | £30,472 |
| South East | £30,573 | £29,796 | £29,625 |
| East Midlands | £30,287 | £31,009 | £32,992 |
| East | £30,114 | £29,330 | £30,950 |
| South West | £29,084 | £29,094 | £30,264 |
| North West | £28,793 | £28,874 | £31,571 |
| Scotland | £28,601 | £26,985 | £30,987 |
| North East | £28,568 | £29,320 | £31,707 |
| Wales | £27,960 | £25,506 | £31,067 |
| West Midlands | £27,859 | £29,578 | £30,447 |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £27,528 | £26,699 | £30,418 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average postal workers, mail sorters and messengers salary in the UK?
The median postal workers, mail sorters and messengers salary in the UK is £29,761 per year (ONS ASHE 2025). The mean salary is £29,381, which is higher due to top earners.
Which region pays postal workers, mail sorters and messengers the most?
London pays the highest postal workers, mail sorters and messengers salaries with a median of £35,469.
How does postal workers, mail sorters and messengers pay vary by region?
Postal workers, mail sorters and messengers salaries range from £27,528 in Yorkshire and The Humber to £35,469 in London.
Are postal workers, mail sorters and messengers salaries rising?
Year-on-year comparison data is not yet available.
What is the typical hourly rate for postal workers, mail sorters and messengers?
The median hourly rate for postal workers, mail sorters and messengers in the UK is £14.46 (ONS ASHE 2025).
About this data
All salary figures in this guide are from the ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) 2025. Cost-of-living adjustments use ONS Regional Price Parities. Read our methodology. View data sources.