Elected Official

Press Secretary

Salary figures from 26 postings that disclosed salary (of 79 analyzed), posted in the last 12 months

The median salary for a Press Secretary in the Elected Official field is $70,000 per year, with salaries ranging from $47,500 at the 10th percentile to $102,500 at the 90th percentile, based on 26 postings that disclosed salary (of 79 analyzed). Key skills required for this role include media relations, press release writing, social media management, crisis communication, and written communication.

Figures last changed: October 2026

Median

$70,000

10th Percentile

$47,500

90th Percentile

$102,500

Salary Disclosures

26

of 79 postings analyzed

Press Secretary Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$47,500Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$70,000Typical salary
90th Percentile$102,500Senior / top earners

Based on 26 job postings with salary data

Skills for Press Secretary

Media relationsPress release writingSocial media managementCrisis communicationWritten communicationPress release draftingStrategic communicationsWriting and editingEvent coordinationSpeech writing

Common Employers Hiring Press Secretary

  • City of New York6 positions
  • Michigan House of Representatives5 positions
  • City of Minneapolis2 positions
  • Congressman Henry Cuellar2 positions
  • Indiana Senate Democrats2 positions

Top Locations for Press Secretary

Washington, DCNew York, NYLansing, MIBuffalo, NYMinneapolis, MN

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Figures from 26 postings that disclosed salary (of 79 analyzed) on Daybook.com · First published 2026-09-22 · Figures last changed October 2026 · How we compute this