How much does an Administrative Secretary make?
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$42,118
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Administrative Secretary is $42,118 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $40,144 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $1,974 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
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| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Secretary | $38,893 /yr |
| Senior Secretary | $52,232 /yr |
| Secretary IV | $46,893 /yr |
Related Job Titles
For Administrative Secretary
Some related job titles are Executive Secretary Salaries with median pay of $49,594, School Secretary Salaries with median pay of $43,007, Administrative Assistant Salaries with median pay of $41,461, Front Desk Receptionist Salaries with median pay of $34,032.
Top Paying Companies
For an Administrative Secretary in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for an Administrative Secretary in United States. Employers include Amazon, US Department of Veterans Affairs and DoorDash.
Top Paying Companies
For Administrative Secretary in United States
| 1 | Amazon | $67,377 | |
| 2 | US Department of Veterans Affairs | $66,837 | |
| 3 | DoorDash | $59,482 | |
| 4 | City of Phoenix | $55,299 | |
| 5 | US Department of Defense | $53,425 | |
| 6 | State of Tennessee | $51,798 | |
| 7 | Kellogg Company | $50,339 | |
| 8 | Hawaii Pacific Health | $49,252 | |
| 9 | Kaiser Permanente | $49,178 | |
| 10 | The Johns Hopkins University | $48,530 |
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Top Paying Industries
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The top 5 paying industries for an Administrative Secretary in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $63,429, Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $53,548, Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $53,425, Manufacturing with a median total pay of $48,013, and Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $46,613.
- Government & Public AdministrationGovernment & Public Administration$53,548
16% Higher than other industries
Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview
Administrative jobs offer increased opportunities for remote-work, particularly for job-seekers with more than a high school degree and technical skills such as experience in word processing and spreadsheet programs. Job responsibilities include scheduling, report-building and data entry. Administrative jobs are found in every industry and most offer on-the-job training. Salaries are experiencing below average growth due to automation and software.
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Administrative Secretary pay FAQ
The national average salary for an Administrative Secretary is $40,144 per year in United States. Filter by location to see an Administrative Secretary salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 1102 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by an Administrative Secretary employees.
The highest salary for an Administrative Secretary in United States is $56,798 per year.
The lowest salary for an Administrative Secretary in United States is $28,373 per year.
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