Department secretary salary in United States

The average salary for a Department Secretary is $21.66 per hour in the United States. This figure is based on 243 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on July 27, 2026.

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Department Secretary salaries typically range between a low of $16.76 and a high of $27.99 per hour, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Department Secretary include Laguna Hills, CA at $29.50 per hour, Portland, OR at $27.16 per hour, and Eugene, OR at $26.49 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Department Secretary include State of Washington ($174,936 per year) and Alameda County, CA ($83,310 per year).