As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for School Secretary in New York is $43,796, equivalent to $21 per hour, $842 weekly, or $3,650 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 New York vary widely, spanning from $35,257 to $53,192. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($39,327) and 75th percentile ($48,714), while top earners (90th percentile) make $53,192 per year. This $9,387 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, New York School Secretary often earn 6.3% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 94 companies. However, New York currently ranks 8 nationwide for School Secretary job salary. 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 $35,257 NY July 01, 2026
25th Percentile School Secretary Salary $39,327 NY July 01, 2026
50th Percentile School Secretary Salary $43,796 NY July 01, 2026
75th Percentile School Secretary Salary $48,714 NY July 01, 2026
90th Percentile School Secretary Salary $53,192 NY July 01, 2026
25% $39,327 10% $35,257 90% $53,192 75% $48,714 $43,796 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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Location Brentwood, NY Avg. Salary $47,855 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Clay, NY Avg. Salary $43,544 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Henrietta, NY Avg. Salary $42,858 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Huntington, NY Avg. Salary $49,530 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Levittown, NY Avg. Salary $48,125 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Nassau, NY Avg. Salary $44,271 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location New Suffolk, NY Avg. Salary $47,253 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Accord, NY Avg. Salary $46,105 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Acra, NY Avg. Salary $44,071 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Adams, NY Avg. Salary $43,334 Date Updated July 01, 2026
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