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Secretary salary in United States, 2026

How much does a Secretary make in the United States?

Average base salary

$19.57
Average $19.57
Low $13.00
High $29.47

The average salary for a secretary is $19.57 per hour in the United States. 4.1k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 28, 2026).

Secretary job openings in United States

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Lead Secretary
Somerton Elementary School District 115out of 5 stars.
San Luis, AZ
$16.24 an hour
Full-time
7 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Secretary in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Ector County Independent Schoo...
 
$326,976per year
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Northern Trust Corp.
 
$312,500per year
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VITAS Healthcare
 
$300,000per year
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Sure Lock & Key LLC
 
$264,000per year
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Grapevine-Colleyville ISD
 
$257,400per year
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Thomas University
 
$254,800per year
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Highest paying cities for Secretaries near United States

  1. Lansing, MI
    $24.66 per hour
  2. Boston, MA
    $23.62 per hour
  3. Staten Island, NY
    $21.94 per hour
  4. Providence, RI
    $21.90 per hour
  5. Albuquerque, NM
    $19.82 per hour

Where can a Secretary earn more?

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How much do similar professions as Secretary get paid in United States?

Senior Secretary

Job openings
Average $22.64 per hour