Press Secretary Salary in Richmond, VA

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How much does a Press Secretary make in Richmond, VA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Press Secretary in Richmond, VA is $238,741. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $192,806 to $298,431, with most professionals earning between $150,985 and $352,776.

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What is a Press Secretary?

A Press Secretary or press officer is a senior advisor who provides advice on how to deal with the news media and, using news management techniques, helps his or her employer to maintain a positive public image and avoid negative media coverage....

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Average Salary Range for Press Secretary in Richmond, VA

Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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What is the average salary for Press Secretary in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Press Secretary in Richmond, VA. The base salary for Press Secretary ranges from $192,806 to $298,431 with the average base salary of $238,741. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $234,489 to $416,364 with the average total cash compensation of $308,801.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $238,741 $192,806 - $298,431
Bonus $70,061 $41,683 - $117,933
Total Pay $308,801 $234,489 - $416,364
* 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.

Press Secretary Salary Near Richmond, VA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Petersburg, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $192,212 - $297,511 COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Virginia State University, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $192,212 - $297,511 COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Newport News, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $186,248 - $288,281 COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Hampton, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $186,248 - $288,281 COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Suffolk, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $185,535 - $287,177 COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Portsmouth, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $185,832 - $287,637 COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
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About Richmond, Virginia    Richmond (/ˈrɪtʃmənd/) is the capital of the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States. It is the center of the Richmond Metropolitan Statistical ....More

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