General Secretary Salary in Columbia, SC

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How much does a General Secretary make in Columbia, SC?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a General Secretary in Columbia, SC is $227,106. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $143,628 to a high of $335,558, with most professionals earning between $183,410 and $283,874.

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Average Salary Range for General Secretary in Columbia, SC

Average Base Salary

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What is the average salary for General Secretary in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of General Secretary in Columbia, SC. The base salary for General Secretary ranges from $183,410 to $283,874 with the average base salary of $227,106. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $223,058 to $396,040 with the average total cash compensation of $293,745.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $227,106 $183,410 - $283,874
Bonus $66,639 $39,647 - $112,167
Total Pay $293,745 $223,058 - $396,040
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

General Secretary Salary Near Columbia, SC

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Sumter, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $176,921 - $273,829 COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Aiken, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $184,597 - $285,711 COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Rock Hill, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $194,747 - $301,421 COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Florence, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $178,345 - $276,034 COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Augusta, GA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $185,151 - $286,569 COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Summerville, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $187,059 - $289,521 COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
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About Columbia, South Carolina    One of Columbia's more prominent geographical features is its fall line, the boundary between the upland Piedmont region and the Atlantic Coastal Plai....More

Columbia, South Carolina  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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