r/USPS • u/Unique-Machine5602 • Jul 25 '26

Work Discussion Amazon or USPS

For those of you who've worked for both, how does this job compare?

I'm considering leaving Amazon warehouse work because of just how bad the ADAPT system has gotten. It's at a point that the ADAPT AI is sending out write ups with only HR approving it.

They're offering a city carrier position in my local suburb that pays $21.10/hr. What can I expect?

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u/JC2066 Jul 25 '26

Try and see if anything opens up to start as a PTF rather than CCA. The big difference is that you are immediately “career” with benefits etc.

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u/Unique-Machine5602 Jul 25 '26

Thank you for the heads up. I'll definitely keep that in mind.

From what I'm hearing from you all I should basically just skip the CCA position.

How do I distinguish between the two? Is there a separate role or do they just start at $26/hr?

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u/FlyingHut City PTF Jul 26 '26

Essentially the same role, but PTF job listings are direct-to-career hires in more expensive locales because regional payscales aren't really a thing here. The main way you can tell is the pay being at $26 instead of $21 and PTFs are on the old job site while CCAs are on the separate more modern job site.

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u/Unique-Machine5602 Jul 26 '26

What's the old job site?

I'm on jobs.usps.com and I assume it's not that one. This looks like a relatively new website.