Average Postal workers, mail sorters and messengers Salary in City of London
ONS ASHE 2025 · London region · Updated October 2025
How City of London compares
The median pay for postal workers, mail sorters and messengerss in the London stood at £35,469 in 2025, placing them 19.2% above the UK-wide figure of £29,761. Factor in the London's cost of living (16.4% above the UK norm) and a £35,469 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £30,472. Compared to the City of London average across all roles (£67,064), postal workers, mail sorters and messengerss take home 47.1% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (London index: 116.4, UK=100), a salary of £35,469 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £30,472 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the London is 16.4% above the UK average.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average postal workers, mail sorters and messengers salary in City of London?
The median postal workers, mail sorters and messengers salary in the London (which includes City of London) is £35,469 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does postal workers, mail sorters and messengers pay in City of London compare to the UK average?
Postal workers, mail sorters and messengers in the London earn 19.2% above the national median of £29,761. This makes the London one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is postal workers, mail sorters and messengers a well-paid job in City of London compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in City of London is £67,064. Postal workers, mail sorters and messengers in the London earn £35,469, which is 47.1% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for postal workers, mail sorters and messengerss cover the London region. The all-jobs average is specific to City of London. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.