Secretaries for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Organizational Skills9%Time Management8%Education level
High school diploma or GED55%Bachelor's degree18%Master's degree13%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%6-10 years28%3-5 years6%Current company
A lopez truck tiresALC primary careAliya Healthcare
Time at current job
2-5 years41%More than 5 years34%1-2 years16%
Browse Indeed's database of 7,034 profiles for Secretaries in Chicago, IL
Last updated: Sep 15, 2026
Secretary: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $49,415 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $35,610 – $68,572 yearly
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Secretary
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Property & Casualty LicenseServsafeForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementPOSPOS SystemsBoard Secretary
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsPersonal Assistant ExperienceSocial WorkCase ManagementFront Desk Receptionist
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Secret ClearanceSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsPersonal Assistant ExperienceMilitarySalesRetail SalesUnit Secretary
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
CPISkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementAdministrative ExperienceClerical ExperienceOffice ExperienceDischarge PlanningUnit Secretary
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Heartsaver CertificationDriver's LicensePTCB CertificationCNAAEDCertified Patient Care Technician/Assistant+7 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsEKGECG EquipmentECG MonitoringAdministrative ExperienceOffice Assistant
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSpanishSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsAdministrative ExperienceClerical ExperienceOffice ExperienceRetail Sales Transactions
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What's the average time to fill a secretary role?
The average time to fill a secretary role is 50 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do secretaries tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a secretary include: communication skills, organizational skills and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for a secretary?
Common licenses or certifications for secretaries include: Driver's License, CPR and First Aid Certification.
What are some job titles related to secretaries?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to secretaries include: unit secretary, board secretary and patient care secretary - hospice.
What level of education is common for a secretary?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a secretary in Chicago, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a secretary?
Most secretaries have 15 years of professional experience.
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