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Administrative secretary salary in United States, 2026

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

Average base salary

$21.65
Average $21.65
Low $15.33
High $30.57

The average salary for a administrative secretary is $21.65 per hour in the United States. 837 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 11, 2026).

Administrative Secretary job openings in United States

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Administrative Secretary
GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS3.8out of 5 stars.
Gilbert, AZ
From $19.10 an hour
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Administrative Secretary in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Maryland Department of Public ...
 
$169,508per year
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OC Fair & Event Center
 
$114,810per year
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CITY OF REDWOOD CITY
 
$107,893per year
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MORRISON & FOERSTER
 
$105,500per year
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University of California Offic...
 
$100,412per year
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Cupertino Union School Distric...
 
$97,096per year
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Highest paying cities for Administrative Secretaries near United States

  1. Tuscaloosa, AL
    $31.75 per hour
  2. Savannah, GA
    $25.34 per hour
  3. Detroit, MI
    $21.10 per hour
  4. Baltimore, MD
    $20.19 per hour
  5. Salt Lake City, UT
    $19.35 per hour

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