How much does a Private Secretary make in Birmingham, AL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Private Secretary in Birmingham, AL is $44,132. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $39,767 to $49,608, with most professionals earning between $35,793 and $54,594.

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What is a Private Secretary?

A Private Secretary (PS) is a civil servant in a governmental department or ministry, responsible to a secretary of state or minister. A Private Secretary is normally of middle management level; however, as the key official responsible for disseminating the decision of ministers and indeed as their gatekeeper, his or her role is of considerably greater significance than this grade or level suggests. Depending on what level of politician the official works for they will be assisted by one or more assistants and or deputy secretaries, or even head a whole office in which those may be section ch...

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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
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44132

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
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44832
What is the average salary for Private Secretary in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Private Secretary in Birmingham, AL. The base salary for Private Secretary ranges from $39,767 to $49,608 with the average base salary of $44,132. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $40,246 to $50,554 with the average total cash compensation of $44,832.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $44,132 $39,767 - $49,608
Bonus $700 $479 - $946
Total Pay $44,832 $40,246 - $50,554
* 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.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Birmingham, AL
CITY, STATE Tuscaloosa, AL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $39,456 - $49,220 COMPARE TO Birmingham, AL
CITY, STATE Gadsden, AL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $40,198 - $50,146 COMPARE TO Birmingham, AL
CITY, STATE Decatur, AL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $39,844 - $49,704 COMPARE TO Birmingham, AL
CITY, STATE Prattville, AL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $37,889 - $47,266 COMPARE TO Birmingham, AL
CITY, STATE Tanner, AL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $40,023 - $49,928 COMPARE TO Birmingham, AL
CITY, STATE Madison, AL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $41,312 - $51,535 COMPARE TO Birmingham, AL
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About Birmingham, Alabama    Birmingham (/ˈbɜːrmɪŋhæm/ BUR-ming-ham) is a city located in the north central region of the U.S. state of Alabama. With an estimated 2017 population....More

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