Waste of the Day: Postal Service’s Record Payroll Leads to Losses

This story was originally published by Real Clear Wire.

By Jeremy Portnoy

Topline: The U.S. Postal Service spent a record $42.8 billion on payroll in 2025 while posting a $9 billion loss, according to payroll records obtained by Open the Books.

Key facts: Postmaster General David Steiner earned $350,260, the new records show, the highest salary in Post Office history. Eight others earned more than $300,000. In total, 328 employees made more than $200,000. There were 394 people earning that amount in 2024.