As of June 01, 2026, the average annual salary for School Secretary in the US is $41,189, equivalent to $20 per hour, $792 weekly, or $3,432 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for School Secretary in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for School Secretary in the US vary widely, spanning from $33,155 to $50,026. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($36,984) and 75th percentile ($45,814), while top earners (90th percentile) make $50,026 per year. This $8,830 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or PowerPoint, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia School Secretary often earn 10.7% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 94 companies and industry startups. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
School Secretary Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile School Secretary Salary $33,155 US June 01, 2026
25th Percentile School Secretary Salary $36,984 US June 01, 2026
50th Percentile School Secretary Salary $41,189 US June 01, 2026
75th Percentile School Secretary Salary $45,814 US June 01, 2026
90th Percentile School Secretary Salary $50,026 US June 01, 2026
25% $36,984 10% $33,155 90% $50,026 75% $45,814 $41,189 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a School Secretary ?

A secretary, administrative professional, or personal assistant is a person whose work consists of supporting management, including executives, using a variety of project management, communication, or organizational skills. However this role should not be confused with the role of an executive secretary, who differs from a personal assistant. In many countries, an executive secretary is a high-ranking position in the administrative hierarchy. In fact in Pakistan, federal secretaries are dubbed as the most influential people in the country. The functions of a personal assistant may be entirely...

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