Private Secretary Salary in San Diego, CA

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How much does a Private Secretary make in San Diego, CA?

As of May 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Private Secretary in San Diego, CA is $51,393. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $46,310 to $57,771, with most professionals earning between $41,682 and $63,578.

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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 San Diego, CA

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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 San Diego, CA. The base salary for Private Secretary ranges from $46,310 to $57,771 with the average base salary of $51,393. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $46,869 to $58,870 with the average total cash compensation of $52,210.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $51,393 $46,310 - $57,771
Bonus $817 $559 - $1,099
Total Pay $52,210 $46,869 - $58,870
* 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 San Diego, CA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE El Cajon, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,173 - $57,601 COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Chula Vista, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,310 - $57,771 COMPARE TO San Diego, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Escondido, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,053 - $57,451 COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Oceanside, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,203 - $57,638 COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Carlsbad, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,053 - $57,451 COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Murrieta, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $45,981 - $57,360 COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
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