How much does a Private Secretary make in New York, NY?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Private Secretary in New York, NY is $55,170. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $49,714 to $62,013, with most professionals earning between $44,747 and $68,243.

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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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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 New York, NY. The base salary for Private Secretary ranges from $49,714 to $62,013 with the average base salary of $55,170. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $50,312 to $63,195 with the average total cash compensation of $56,046.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $55,170 $49,714 - $62,013
Bonus $876 $598 - $1,182
Total Pay $56,046 $50,312 - $63,195
* 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 New York, NY
CITY, STATE West New York, NJ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $50,012 - $62,384 COMPARE TO New York, NY
CITY, STATE Hoboken, NJ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $50,012 - $62,384 COMPARE TO New York, NY
CITY, STATE Union City, NJ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $50,012 - $62,384 COMPARE TO New York, NY
CITY, STATE Jersey City, NJ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $50,012 - $62,384 COMPARE TO New York, NY
CITY, STATE Bronx, NY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $50,012 - $62,384 COMPARE TO New York, NY
CITY, STATE Brooklyn, NY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $50,012 - $62,384 COMPARE TO New York, NY
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