How much does an Executive Secretary make?
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$48,944
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Executive Secretary is $48,944 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $45,808 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 $3,135 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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For Lead Secretary
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| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Lead Secretary | $44,909 /yr |
| Principal Secretary | $52,274 /yr |
| Executive Secretary | $48,944 /yr |
Top Paying Companies
For an Executive Secretary in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for an Executive Secretary in United States. Employers include US Department of Veterans Affairs, Walt Disney Company and Nationwide.
Top Paying Companies
For Executive Secretary in United States
| 1 | US Department of Veterans Affairs | $80,474 | |
| 2 | Walt Disney Company | $66,466 | |
| 3 | Nationwide | $62,197 | |
| 4 | Disney Parks | $60,391 | |
| 5 | State of Illinois | $59,764 | |
| 6 | Tulane University | $59,069 | |
| 7 | University of Utah | $55,774 | |
| 8 | Fordham University | $54,784 | |
| 9 | University of Southern California | $54,644 | |
| 10 | Norton Healthcare | $54,042 |
For Lead Secretary
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What is the total pay trajectory for Lead Secretary?
| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Lead Secretary | $44,909 /yr |
| Principal Secretary | $52,274 /yr |
| Executive Secretary | $48,944 /yr |
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$62,197
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$60,391
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$54,042
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Top Paying Industries
For an Executive Secretary in United States
The top 5 paying industries for an Executive Secretary in United States are Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $70,119, Media & Communication with a median total pay of $66,466, Insurance with a median total pay of $62,197, Arts, Entertainment & Recreation with a median total pay of $60,391, and Education with a median total pay of $54,714.
- Government & Public AdministrationGovernment & Public Administration$70,119
20% Higher than other industries
- Arts, Entertainment & RecreationArts, Entertainment & Recreation$60,391
7% Higher than other industries
Government & Public Administration
Top paying companies in Government & Public Administration for Executive Secretary are US Department of Veterans Affairs and State of Illinois.
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What is the pay outlook for Administrative?
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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Executive Secretary pay FAQ
The national average salary for an Executive Secretary is $45,808 per year in United States. Filter by location to see an Executive Secretary salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 593 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by an Executive Secretary employees.
The highest salary for an Executive Secretary in United States is $65,555 per year.
The lowest salary for an Executive Secretary in United States is $32,010 per year.
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