Private Secretary Salary in Detroit, MI

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How much does a Private Secretary make in Detroit, MI?

As of May 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Private Secretary in Detroit, MI is $47,486. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $42,789 to $53,379, with most professionals earning between $38,513 and $58,744.

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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 Salary Range for Private Secretary in Detroit, MI

Average Base Salary

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47486

Average Total Cash Compensation

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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 Detroit, MI. The base salary for Private Secretary ranges from $42,789 to $53,379 with the average base salary of $47,486. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $43,306 to $54,394 with the average total cash compensation of $48,240.

View Average Salary for Private Secretary as table

Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $47,486 $42,789 - $53,379
Bonus $755 $517 - $1,015
Total Pay $48,240 $43,306 - $54,394
* 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.

Private Secretary Salary Near Detroit, MI

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Dearborn, MI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $42,789 - $53,379 COMPARE TO Detroit, MI 0%
CITY, STATE Dearborn Heights, MI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $42,768 - $53,352 COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Livonia, MI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $42,652 - $53,208 COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Taylor, MI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $42,721 - $53,293 COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Westland, MI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $42,729 - $53,304 COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Southfield, MI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $42,699 - $53,267 COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
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About Detroit, Michigan    Detroit (/dɪˈtrɔɪt/, locally also /ˈdiːtrɔɪt/; French: Détroit, lit. 'strait') is the largest and most populous city in the U.S. state of Michigan, th....More

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