How much does a Private Secretary make in Erie, PA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Private Secretary in Erie, PA is $43,644. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $39,329 to $49,058, with most professionals earning between $35,399 and $53,987.

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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

 
 
 
39329
49058
43644

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
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44338
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 Erie, PA. The base salary for Private Secretary ranges from $39,329 to $49,058 with the average base salary of $43,644. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $39,801 to $49,993 with the average total cash compensation of $44,338.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $43,644 $39,329 - $49,058
Bonus $693 $473 - $935
Total Pay $44,338 $39,801 - $49,993
* 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 Erie, PA
CITY, STATE Jamestown, NY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $40,312 - $50,285 COMPARE TO Erie, PA
CITY, STATE Buffalo, NY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $41,555 - $51,836 COMPARE TO Erie, PA
CITY, STATE Youngstown, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $40,086 - $50,003 COMPARE TO Erie, PA
CITY, STATE Euclid, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $41,982 - $52,368 COMPARE TO Erie, PA
CITY, STATE Niagara Falls, NY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $41,470 - $51,730 COMPARE TO Erie, PA
CITY, STATE Cleveland, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $42,016 - $52,411 COMPARE TO Erie, PA
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About Erie, Pennsylvania    Erie (/ˈɪəri/; EER-ee) is a city on the south shore of Lake Erie and the county seat of Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States. Named for the lake a....More

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