Press Secretary Salary in Washington, DC

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How much does a Press Secretary make in Washington, DC?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Press Secretary in Washington, DC is $271,613. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $219,354 to $339,522, with most professionals earning between $171,774 and $401,350.

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What is a Press Secretary?

A Press Secretary or press officer is a senior advisor who provides advice on how to deal with the news media and, using news management techniques, helps his or her employer to maintain a positive public image and avoid negative media coverage....

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Average Salary Range for Press Secretary in Washington, DC

Average Base Salary

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219354
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Average Total Cash Compensation

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351320
What is the average salary for Press Secretary in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Press Secretary in Washington, DC. The base salary for Press Secretary ranges from $219,354 to $339,522 with the average base salary of $271,613. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $266,776 to $473,693 with the average total cash compensation of $351,320.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $271,613 $219,354 - $339,522
Bonus $79,707 $47,422 - $134,171
Total Pay $351,320 $266,776 - $473,693
* 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.

Press Secretary Salary Near Washington, DC

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Arlington, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $219,354 - $339,522 COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
CITY, STATE Alexandria, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $219,354 - $339,522 COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
CITY, STATE Annandale, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $219,354 - $339,522 COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
CITY, STATE Bowie, MD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $218,898 - $338,817 COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Bethesda, MD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $219,354 - $339,522 COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
CITY, STATE Silver Spring, MD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $219,354 - $339,522 COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
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About Washington, District of Columbia    Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area....More

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