Guidance Secretary Salary in the United States

How much does a Guidance Secretary make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Guidance Secretary in the United States is $226,467 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $109.

However, a Guidance Secretary's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $267,645
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $207,842 to $248,021
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $190,885
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Guidance Secretary Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $248,021 $20,668 $4,770 $119
Average $226,467 $18,872 $4,355 $109
25th Percentile $207,842 $17,320 $3,997 $100
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Key Factors That Influence Guidance Secretary Salaries

A Guidance Secretary's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Guidance Secretary Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Guidance Secretary's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here’s how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $213,429
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $215,105
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $217,340
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $220,133
  • Expert (over 8 years): $222,927
Levels Salary
Entry Level Guidance Secretary$213,429
Intermediate Level Guidance Secretary$215,105
Senior Level Guidance Secretary$217,340
Specialist Level Guidance Secretary$220,133
Expert Level Guidance Secretary$222,927
$213,429 0 yr
$215,105 < 2 yrs
$217,340 2-4 yrs
$220,133 5-8 yrs
$222,927 > 8 yrs
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How Do Guidance Secretary Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Guidance Secretaries. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $250,744.
  • California: $249,793.
  • Massachusetts: $246,464.

Top Paying Cities for Guidance Secretaries

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $285,643
  • San Francisco: $282,515
  • Oakland: $276,562

What Skills Can Increase a Guidance Secretary's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 7.96% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Word Processing (Mentioned in 3.66% Job Postings): word processing, operation in which a text-editing software program called a word processor is used to create a document on a computer. A word-processing system can produce a wide variety of documents, including letters, memoranda, and manuals, rapidly and at relatively low cost.
  • Mortgage Loans (Mentioned in 1.93% Job Postings): A mortgage loan or, simply, mortgage (/ˈmɔːrɡɪdʒ/) is used either by purchasers of real property to raise funds to buy real estate, or alternatively by existing property owners to raise funds for any purpose, while putting a lien on the property being mortgaged. The loan is "secured" on the borrower's property through a process known as mortgage origination. This means that a legal mechanism is put into place which allows the lender to take possession and sell the secured property ("foreclosure" or "repossession") to pay off the loan in the event the borrower defaults on the loan or otherwise fails to abide by its terms. The word mortgage is derived from a Law French term used in Britain in the Middle Ages meaning "death pledge" and refers to the pledge ending (dying) when either the obligation is fulfilled or the property is taken through foreclosure. A mortgage can also be described as "a borrower giving consideration in the form of a collateral for a benefit (loan)".
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 7.96%
Word Processing 3.66%
Mortgage Loans 1.93%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Guidance Secretary's salary.
  • Diagnostic Testing: Can increase your salary by up to 25%.
  • Coordination: Can increase your salary by up to 20%.
  • Billing: Can increase your salary by up to 18%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Diagnostic Testing
$283,084
25%
Coordination
$271,760
20%
Billing
$267,231
18%
Appointment Scheduling
$267,231
18%
Consulting
$262,702
16%
Microsoft Word
$260,437
15%
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Guidance Secretary Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Guidance Secretary roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 120% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Financial Services and Software & Networking sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 60% above the average. In contrast, Guidance Secretary positions in Transportation or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Guidance Secretary as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Guidance Secretary

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services$362,347$174.060%
Software & Networking$305,730$147.035%
Pharmaceuticals$283,084$136.025%
Healthcare$271,760$131.020%
Aerospace & Defense$260,437$125.015%

How Education impacts a Guidance Secretary's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Guidance Secretaries enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Guidance Secretary with a Bachelor's Degree is between $219,190 and $246,762).

Guidance Secretary Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Guidance Secretary
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 25.6%
High School 25.6%
Associates 18.3%
Bachelors 31.7%
Masters 12.2%
Doctorate 12.2%
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Guidance Secretary Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Guidance Secretary's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Guidance Secretary

Salaries for a Guidance Secretary can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $215,394 in 2023 to around $215,118 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Guidance Secretary salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Guidance Secretary Over Time

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2023
$215,394
2024
$216,147
2025
$215,118
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2023 $215,394
2024 $216,147
2025 $215,118
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FAQ about Guidance Secretary

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Guidance Secretary?

The Financial Services industry offers the highest average compensation for Guidance Secretary roles, with salaries approximately 60% above the market median.

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