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Executive secretary salary in United States, 2026

How much does an Executive Secretary make in the United States?

Average base salary

$25.01
Average $25.01
Low $16.80
High $37.23

The average salary for a executive secretary is $25.01 per hour in the United States. 333 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 12, 2026).

Executive Secretary job openings in United States

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Executive assistant/secretary
Peace Valley Farms
Omak, WA
$20 - $28 an hour
Full-time
12 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Executive Secretary in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Consumer Financial Protection ...
 
$188,661per year
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US Department of Homeland Secu...
 
$162,874per year
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The Consortium Inc.
 
$130,000per year
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SGS Consulting
 
$128,960per year
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Apollo Professional Solutions,...
 
$120,619per year
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City of Buffalo
 
$118,264per year
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Highest paying cities for Executive Secretaries near United States

  1. Philadelphia, PA
    $33.83 per hour
  2. New York, NY
    $33.73 per hour
  3. Lansing, MI
    $28.50 per hour
  4. Albany, NY
    $25.84 per hour
  5. Niskayuna, NY
    $24.01 per hour

Where can an Executive Secretary earn more?

Compare salaries for Executive Secretaries in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Executive Secretary get paid in United States?

Executive Secretary II

Job openings
Average $70,857 per year

Senior Executive Secretary

Job openings
Average $68,786 per year