Details about military postal jobs and civilian counterpart

I'm interested in military postal jobs and wondering how they compare to civilian postal roles. Is the pay scale different? Are there any additional skills required or benefits? Any information or personal experiences would help!

While I can't personally share experiences, I can provide some information about military postal jobs and how they compare to civilian postal roles.

Within the military, you would often be working as a Military Postal Clerk. Duties include processing, handling, and delivering mail, just like in the civilian world. But military postal jobs can involve other tasks like coordinating logistics for remote deployments, ensuring security of military correspondence, and even setting up temporary post offices in the field.

As for pay, it's not strictly comparable with civilians because military personnel receive allowances to offset costs like food and housing, which civilians do not. However, on a baseline rank level, a Private (E-2) might earn around $2000/month before allowances while a civilian postal worker average is around $18-25 per hour. But, military personnel also receive comprehensive healthcare, tax benefits, and potentially substantial retirement benefits, all of which should be taken into account.

Despite these similarities, working in military mailrooms requires the same physical stamina and organizational skills as civilian postal jobs, plus some unique abilities. You'll have to pass the military's physical and medical requirements, and you'll often have to work in challenging conditions.

Lastly, one of the significant benefits to a career in military mail is the potential for acquiring skills that transition well to civilian careers. Operating within a military framework can give you a strong sense of discipline, adaptability, and leadership that civilian employers highly value. There's also the GI Bill, which can help cover education costs if you decide to switch careers or advance in your field post-military service.

In summary, while mostly comparable, military postal roles can provide different challenges and benefits than their civilian counterparts. Consider what's most important to you in a career when making your decision.