U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Nat Archives and Records Administration / Secretary

Job-title file

Secretary at Nat Archives and Records Administration, U.S. Federal Government

Provide administrative support — record-keeping, scheduling, correspondence, and customer service.

22 employees hold this title in Nat Archives and Records Administration. Median total compensation for the role is $56,358, below the department median of $87,097.

Employees: 22
Total payroll: $1.3M
Role median: $56,358
Agency median: $87,097
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$40,528$74,610+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 22 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Compared with the local labor market

Secretary pay vs. the United States

Across all employers in the United States, the median wage for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive — about 1,706,790 people — is $47,540. Nat Archives and Records Administration pays a median base salary of $55,608 for this role, 17% above that figure — about the 69th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Nat Archives and Records Administration sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$33,280

$38,830

$47,540

$58,000

$66,350

Nat Archives and Records Administration median · $55,608

The bar is the range of annual wages for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive across every employer in the United States, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Nat Archives and Records Administration’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

Median total compensation for this role at Nat Archives and Records Administration is $56,358, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare departments

This role across U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

Secretary is held in 41 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Nat Archives and Records Administration, the median of $56,358 ranks #40 of 41.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Presidio Trust

$122,921 · 7

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

$112,668 · 17

Department of Treasury

$108,238 · 63

Adv Council on Historic Preservation

$104,832 · 1

Securities and Exchange Commission

$96,171 · 19

Court Services and Offender Supervision Agy

$91,815 · 1

Judicial Branch

$91,815 · 1

Architectl & Transportation Barrier Compliance Board

$90,898 · 1

National Science Foundation

$88,926 · 5

General Services Administration

$85,608 · 1

Railroad Retirement Board

$84,254 · 3

National Labor Relations Board

$83,886 · 33

Median total compensation for the Secretary role in other U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)departments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Compare jurisdictions

Secretary beyond U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

This role is reported in 27 jurisdictions. In U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense), the median of $64,214 ranks #6 of 27. See Secretary across all of U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

City and County of San Francisco

$135,666 · 63

Los Angeles County

$114,909 · 831

City of Los Angeles

$105,342 · 115

District of Columbia

$70,919 · 9

Ramsey County, Minnesota

$69,267 · 5

New York Public Authorities

$61,133 · 122

Johnson County, Kansas

$58,378 · 7

Vermont

$55,286 · 17

Median total compensation for comparable Secretary roles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Same department

Other job titles in Nat Archives and Records Administration

Record list

Employees with this title

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Anita Mason

Secretary/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2026 total comp

$75,809

Sub-department: National Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $75,059
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $750
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,809
Pay grade: 07
Work city: College Park
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $75,059
Agency Code (OPM): NQ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NQ00
Basic Pay (before locality): $56,039
Duty Station Code: 240370033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 33
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

Anita Mason is a Secretary at Nat Archives and Records Administration based in College Park, Maryland. 2026 total compensation came to $75,809. They are classified at grade 07.

Mary Jikhars

Secretary/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp

$72,954

Sub-department: National Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $72,954
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,954
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Hyde Park
Work state: New York
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $72,954
Agency Code (OPM): NQ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NQ00
Basic Pay (before locality): $53,158
Duty Station Code: 362870027
Duty Station State: NY
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

Mary Jikhars works as a Secretary for Nat Archives and Records Administration based in Hyde Park, New York. Mary earned $72,954 in 2024. Their pay grade is 07.

Tarenthia Turpin

Secretary/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2026 total comp

$68,293

Sub-department: National Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $67,543
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $750
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,293
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $67,543
Agency Code (OPM): NQ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NQ00
Basic Pay (before locality): $50,428
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 40
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

Tarenthia Turpin works as a Secretary for Nat Archives and Records Administration based in Washington, District of Columbia. Tarenthia earned $68,293 in 2026. Their pay grade is 06.

Robert Pease

Secretary/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2026 total comp

$64,784

Sub-department: National Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $64,034
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $750
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,784
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Morrow
Work state: Georgia
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $64,034
Agency Code (OPM): NQ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NQ00
Basic Pay (before locality): $51,728
Duty Station Code: 133780063
Duty Station State: GA
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

Robert Pease works as a Secretary for Nat Archives and Records Administration based in Morrow, Georgia. Robert earned $64,784 in 2026. Their pay grade is 07.

Stacy Meuli

Secretary/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp

$63,733

Sub-department: National Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $63,733
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,733
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Abilene
Work state: Kansas
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $63,733
Agency Code (OPM): NQ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NQ00
Basic Pay (before locality): $54,557
Duty Station Code: 200020041
Duty Station State: KS
Length of Service (Years): 37
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

Stacy Meuli works as a Secretary for Nat Archives and Records Administration based in Abilene, Kansas. Stacy earned $63,733 in 2024. Their pay grade is 07.

Breah Terry

Secretary/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp

$62,708

Sub-department: National Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $62,708
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,708
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Yorba Linda
Work state: California
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $62,708
Agency Code (OPM): NQ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NQ00
Basic Pay (before locality): $46,163
Duty Station Code: 064267059
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

At Nat Archives and Records Administration, Breah Terry serves as a Secretary based in Yorba Linda, California. Their 2024 pay totaled $62,708. They are classified at grade 07.

Tamara Lewis

Secretary/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp

$62,699

Sub-department: National Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $62,099
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,699
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Little Rock
Work state: Arkansas
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $62,099
Agency Code (OPM): NQ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NQ00
Basic Pay (before locality): $53,158
Duty Station Code: 052320119
Duty Station State: AR
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

At Nat Archives and Records Administration, Tamara Lewis serves as a Secretary based in Little Rock, Arkansas. Their 2024 pay totaled $62,699. They are classified at grade 07.

Robin Jones

Secretary/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp

$62,599

Sub-department: National Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $62,099
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,599
Pay grade: 07
Work city: College Station
Work state: Texas
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $62,099
Agency Code (OPM): NQ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NQ00
Basic Pay (before locality): $53,158
Duty Station Code: 481440041
Duty Station State: TX
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

Robin Jones is a Secretary at Nat Archives and Records Administration based in College Station, Texas. 2024 total compensation came to $62,599. They are classified at grade 07.

Rachael Macaskill

Secretary/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp

$61,171

Sub-department: National Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $60,921
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,171
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Boston
Work state: Massachusetts
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $60,921
Agency Code (OPM): NQ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NQ00
Basic Pay (before locality): $46,163
Duty Station Code: 250120025
Duty Station State: MA
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

Rachael Macaskill is a Secretary at Nat Archives and Records Administration based in Boston, Massachusetts. 2024 total compensation came to $61,171. They are classified at grade 07.

Elaine Wilkerson

Secretary/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2025 total comp

$59,878

Sub-department: National Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $59,878
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,878
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Atlanta
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $59,878
Agency Code (OPM): NQ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NQ00
Basic Pay (before locality): $48,371
Duty Station Code: 130280121
Duty Station State: GA
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

Elaine Wilkerson works as a Secretary for Nat Archives and Records Administration based in Atlanta, Georgia. Elaine earned $59,878 in 2025. Their pay grade is 07.

Merlyn Luckett

Secretary/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2026 total comp

$58,415

Sub-department: National Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $56,915
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,415
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Spanish Lake
Work state: Missouri
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $56,915
Agency Code (OPM): NQ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NQ00
Basic Pay (before locality): $47,417
Duty Station Code: 297426189
Duty Station State: MO
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

Merlyn Luckett works as a Secretary for Nat Archives and Records Administration based in Spanish Lake, Missouri. Merlyn earned $58,415 in 2026. Their pay grade is 07.

Amber Lonsdale

Secretary/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2026 total comp

$54,300

Sub-department: National Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $54,300
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,300
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Spanish Lake
Work state: Missouri
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $54,300
Agency Code (OPM): NQ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NQ00
Basic Pay (before locality): $45,239
Duty Station Code: 297426189
Duty Station State: MO
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

Amber Lonsdale works as a Secretary for Nat Archives and Records Administration based in Spanish Lake, Missouri. Amber earned $54,300 in 2026. Their pay grade is 05.

Renee Mahn

Secretary/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2026 total comp

$54,300

Sub-department: National Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $54,300
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,300
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Spanish Lake
Work state: Missouri
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $54,300
Agency Code (OPM): NQ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NQ00
Basic Pay (before locality): $45,239
Duty Station Code: 297426189
Duty Station State: MO
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

Renee Mahn is a Secretary at Nat Archives and Records Administration based in Spanish Lake, Missouri. 2026 total compensation came to $54,300. They are classified at grade 05.

Bernard Draper

Secretary/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2025 total comp

$53,757

Sub-department: National Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $53,757
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,757
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Spanish Lake
Work state: Missouri

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $53,757
Agency Code (OPM): NQ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NQ00
Basic Pay (before locality): $44,786
Duty Station Code: 297426189
Duty Station State: MO
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

Bernard Draper works as a Secretary for Nat Archives and Records Administration based in Spanish Lake, Missouri. Bernard earned $53,757 in 2025. Their pay grade is 05.

Sandra Martin

Secretary/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2025 total comp

$52,379

Sub-department: National Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $52,379
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,379
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Spanish Lake
Work state: Missouri
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $52,379
Agency Code (OPM): NQ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NQ00
Basic Pay (before locality): $43,638
Duty Station Code: 297426189
Duty Station State: MO
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

At Nat Archives and Records Administration, Sandra Martin serves as a Secretary based in Spanish Lake, Missouri. Their 2025 pay totaled $52,379. They are classified at grade 05.

Candace Jackson

Secretary/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2026 total comp

$50,373

Sub-department: National Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $50,123
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,373
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Spanish Lake
Work state: Missouri
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $50,123
Agency Code (OPM): NQ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NQ00
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,759
Duty Station Code: 297426189
Duty Station State: MO
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

Candace Jackson works as a Secretary for Nat Archives and Records Administration based in Spanish Lake, Missouri. Candace earned $50,373 in 2026. Their pay grade is 05.

Anita Todd

Secretary/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2026 total comp

$50,123

Sub-department: National Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $50,123
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,123
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Spanish Lake
Work state: Missouri

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $50,123
Agency Code (OPM): NQ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NQ00
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,759
Duty Station Code: 297426189
Duty Station State: MO
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

Anita Todd is a Secretary at Nat Archives and Records Administration based in Spanish Lake, Missouri. 2026 total compensation came to $50,123. They are classified at grade 05.

Crystal Charleston

Secretary/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2026 total comp

$48,731

Sub-department: National Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $48,731
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,731
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Spanish Lake
Work state: Missouri
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $48,731
Agency Code (OPM): NQ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NQ00
Basic Pay (before locality): $40,599
Duty Station Code: 297426189
Duty Station State: MO
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

Crystal Charleston holds the role of Secretary at Nat Archives and Records Administration based in Spanish Lake, Missouri. In 2026, their total compensation was $48,731. Their pay grade is 05.

Valerie Brown

Secretary/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2026 total comp

$45,946

Sub-department: National Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $45,946
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,946
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Spanish Lake
Work state: Missouri
Middle name: Gloyce

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $45,946
Agency Code (OPM): NQ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NQ00
Basic Pay (before locality): $38,279
Duty Station Code: 297426189
Duty Station State: MO
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

Valerie Brown holds the role of Secretary at Nat Archives and Records Administration based in Spanish Lake, Missouri. In 2026, their total compensation was $45,946. Their pay grade is 05.

Allegra Grizzanti

Secretary/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2026 total comp

$44,554

Sub-department: National Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $44,554
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,554
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Spanish Lake
Work state: Missouri
Middle name: Marie

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $44,554
Agency Code (OPM): NQ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NQ00
Basic Pay (before locality): $37,119
Duty Station Code: 297426189
Duty Station State: MO
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

At Nat Archives and Records Administration, Allegra Grizzanti serves as a Secretary based in Spanish Lake, Missouri. Their 2026 pay totaled $44,554. They are classified at grade 05.

Deja Myers

Secretary/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2025 total comp

$44,261

Sub-department: National Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $44,111
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $150
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,261
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Spanish Lake
Work state: Missouri
Middle name: Janay Lashon

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $44,111
Agency Code (OPM): NQ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NQ00
Basic Pay (before locality): $36,750
Duty Station Code: 297426189
Duty Station State: MO
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

Deja Myers holds the role of Secretary at Nat Archives and Records Administration based in Spanish Lake, Missouri. In 2025, their total compensation was $44,261. Their pay grade is 05.

Clark Frazier

Secretary/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp

$40,528

Sub-department: National Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $40,528
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,528
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Valmeyer
Work state: Illinois
Middle name: Deron

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $40,528
Agency Code (OPM): NQ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NQ00
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,878
Duty Station Code: 178790133
Duty Station State: IL
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

Clark Frazier holds the role of Secretary at Nat Archives and Records Administration based in Valmeyer, Illinois. In 2024, their total compensation was $40,528. Their pay grade is 05.