Private Secretary Salary in San Jose, CA

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

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Private Secretary in San Jose, CA is $59,738. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $53,830 to $67,150, with most professionals earning between $48,450 and $73,899.

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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 Jose, CA

Average Base Salary

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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 Jose, CA. The base salary for Private Secretary ranges from $53,830 to $67,150 with the average base salary of $59,738. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $54,478 to $68,431 with the average total cash compensation of $60,686.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $59,738 $53,830 - $67,150
Bonus $948 $648 - $1,281
Total Pay $60,686 $54,478 - $68,431
* 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 Jose, CA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Santa Clara, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $53,830 - $67,150 COMPARE TO San Jose, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Santa Cruz, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $47,684 - $59,484 COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Fremont, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $53,727 - $67,023 COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Hayward, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $52,033 - $64,909 COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Oakland, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $52,118 - $65,016 COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Daly City, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $53,300 - $66,490 COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
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About San Jose, California    San Jose is located at 37°20′07″N 121°53′31″W / 37.335278°N 121.891944°W / 37.335278; -121.891944. According to the United States Census Bureau, th....More

San Jose, California  area prices were up 2.9% from a year ago

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