It won't take that long if you get in. Progression is only 4 years, whether you're a 22.4 or RPCD. If hired, you'll be a 22.4. Top rate is only $5 less than a RCPD, but at like 35/hr, who's crying? The 15 years mentioned earlier is most likely that last 5 bucks if you were to move up to a RPCD. But the good thing about UPS is it operates under contract. I did 17 years with FedEx & never hit top rate, 4 years ain't sheet to me lol, especially when I surpassed my former salary after just 2 years here.