New York City / Department of Education Administrative / Secretary

Job-title file

Secretary

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

24 employees hold this title in Department of Education Administrative. Median total compensation for the role is $53,563, below the department median of $70,024.

Employees: 24
Total payroll: $1.3M
Role median: $53,563
Agency median: $70,024
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$19,692$76,948+

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

How total compensation varies among the 24 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 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ area

Across all employers in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ area, the median wage for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive — about 122,680 people — is $51,440. Department of Education Administrative pays a median base salary of $50,360 for this role, 2% below that figure — about the 46th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of Education Administrative sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$37,440

$45,140

$51,440

$61,150

$70,160

Department of Education Administrative median · $50,360

The bar is the range of annual wages for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive across every employer in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ area, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Department of Education Administrative’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

And across the country

Nationwide, the median wage for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive — about 1,706,790 people — is $47,540. Department of Education Administrative’s median base salary is 6% above that national figure, about the 57th percentile of pay for the occupation nationally.

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$33,280

$38,830

$47,540

$58,000

$66,350

Department of Education Administrative median · $50,360

Local and national wages differ for reasons beyond how well a job pays — cost of living, the mix of employers, and local demand for the occupation all move the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ range relative to the national one.

Computed over the 22 of 24 people in this role paid at least $25,000 in base salary. The rest are part-year or part-time records, whose actual pay isn’t comparable to a full-time annual wage.

Median total compensation for this role at Department of Education Administrative is $53,563, 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 New York City

Secretary is held in 36 New York City departments. In Department of Education Administrative, the median of $53,563 ranks #25 of 36.

Highest-paying departments for this role

District Attorney-Manhattan

$154,797 · 2

District Attorney-Special Narcotics

$113,799 · 1

Civilian Complaint Review Board

$108,233 · 1

Office of the Mayor

$105,902 · 4

Board of Correction

$82,374 · 1

Office of Criminal Justice

$79,042 · 1

District Attorney Qns County

$78,583 · 4

Technology & Innovation

$76,255 · 1

Department of Parks & Recreation

$75,912 · 1

Bronx District Attorney

$75,448 · 2

Tax Commission

$74,221 · 1

Department for the Aging

$74,192 · 1

Median total compensation for the Secretary role in other New York Citydepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Compare jurisdictions

Secretary beyond New York City

This role is reported in 27 jurisdictions. In New York City, the median of $42,032 ranks #17 of 27. See Secretary across all of New York City →

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

U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

$61,530 · 2,940

New York Public Authorities

$61,133 · 122

Johnson County, Kansas

$58,378 · 7

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 Department of Education Administrative

Record list

Employees with this title

Page 1

Brandie Parker

Secretary/Department of Education Administrative

2025 total comp

$77,289

Base pay: $68,416
Overtime: $3,176
Other pay: $5,697
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,289
Hire date: 1992-12-28
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $70,620
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 78.25
Payroll Number: 740
Regular Hours: 1,820

Brandie Parker holds the role of Secretary at Department of Education Administrative based in Manhattan. Hired in 1992, they have about 33 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $77,289.

Natalie Green

Secretary/Department of Education Administrative

2025 total comp

$76,548

Base pay: $70,851
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,697
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,548
Hire date: 1991-10-28
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $73,133
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 740
Regular Hours: 1,820

Natalie Green holds the role of Secretary at Department of Education Administrative based in Queens. They have served since 1991 (about 34 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $76,548.

Esmeralda Cintron

Secretary/Department of Education Administrative

2025 total comp

$74,339

Base pay: $68,643
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,697
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,339
Hire date: 1989-12-15
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $70,854
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 740
Regular Hours: 1,820

Esmeralda Cintron holds the role of Secretary at Department of Education Administrative based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 1989, about 36 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $74,339.

Yolanda Henderson

Secretary/Department of Education Administrative

2025 total comp

$67,775

Base pay: $66,686
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,089
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,775
Hire date: 2015-03-08
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $68,812
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 740
Regular Hours: 1,820

Yolanda Henderson holds the role of Secretary at Department of Education Administrative based in Manhattan. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $67,775.

Claudette Mcfarlane

Secretary/Department of Education Administrative

2025 total comp

$65,347

Base pay: $59,651
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,697
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,347
Hire date: 1982-04-26
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $61,575
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 740
Regular Hours: 1,820

At Department of Education Administrative, Claudette Mcfarlane serves as a Secretary based in Queens. They have served since 1982 (about 43 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $65,347.

Anita Brann

Secretary/Department of Education Administrative

2025 total comp

$61,720

Base pay: $56,023
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,697
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,720
Hire date: 1985-06-10
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $57,833
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 740
Regular Hours: 1,820

Anita Brann works as a Secretary for Department of Education Administrative based in Queens. Hired in 1985, they have about 40 years of service. Anita earned $61,720 in 2025.

Odet Israelian

Secretary/Department of Education Administrative

2025 total comp

$59,556

Base pay: $53,859
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,697
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,556
Hire date: 1988-09-06
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $55,599
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 740
Regular Hours: 1,820

Odet Israelian is a Secretary at Department of Education Administrative based in Brooklyn. Their tenure dates to 1988, about 37 years. 2025 total compensation came to $59,556.

Velvarit Cameron

Secretary/Department of Education Administrative

2025 total comp

$59,553

Base pay: $52,370
Overtime: $1,487
Other pay: $5,697
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,553
Hire date: 1985-06-18
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $54,063
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 46.75
Payroll Number: 740
Regular Hours: 1,820

Velvarit Cameron is a Secretary at Department of Education Administrative based in Queens. Hired in 1985, they have about 40 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $59,553.

Veda Cantres

Secretary/Department of Education Administrative

2025 total comp

$59,286

Base pay: $53,590
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,697
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,286
Hire date: 1992-01-27
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $55,322
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 740
Regular Hours: 1,820

Veda Cantres is a Secretary at Department of Education Administrative based in Manhattan. They have served since 1992 (about 33 years). 2025 total compensation came to $59,286.

Felicia Johnson

Secretary/Department of Education Administrative

2025 total comp

$56,676

Base pay: $51,103
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,574
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,676
Hire date: 1999-10-08
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $53,920
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 740
Regular Hours: 1,820

At Department of Education Administrative, Felicia Johnson serves as a Secretary based in Queens. They have served since 1999 (about 26 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $56,676.

Annette Campbell

Secretary/Department of Education Administrative

2025 total comp

$55,312

Base pay: $49,618
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,694
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,312
Hire date: 1981-01-05
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $51,251
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 740
Regular Hours: 1,820

Annette Campbell works as a Secretary for Department of Education Administrative based in Manhattan. They have served since 1981 (about 44 years). Annette earned $55,312 in 2025.

Theresa Roberson

Secretary/Department of Education Administrative

2025 total comp

$53,665

Base pay: $47,409
Overtime: $591
Other pay: $5,665
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,665
Hire date: 1984-09-04
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $49,217
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 15.5
Payroll Number: 740
Regular Hours: 1,820

Theresa Roberson is a Secretary at Department of Education Administrative based in Manhattan. They have served since 1984 (about 41 years). 2025 total compensation came to $53,665.

Victor Sawyers

Secretary/Department of Education Administrative

2025 total comp

$53,460

Base pay: $47,597
Overtime: $166
Other pay: $5,697
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,460
Hire date: 1988-10-11
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $49,138
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 10
Payroll Number: 740
Regular Hours: 1,820

Victor Sawyers is a Secretary at Department of Education Administrative based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 1988, about 37 years. 2025 total compensation came to $53,460.

Nereida Torres

Secretary/Department of Education Administrative

2025 total comp

$52,816

Base pay: $57,280
Overtime: $0
Other pay: -$4,465
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,816
Hire date: 1998-04-27
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $59,129
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 740
Regular Hours: 1,820

Nereida Torres works as a Secretary for Department of Education Administrative based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 27 years. Nereida earned $52,816 in 2025.

Phillipa Trotman

Secretary/Department of Education Administrative

2025 total comp

$52,717

Base pay: $47,039
Overtime: $95
Other pay: $5,583
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,717
Hire date: 1974-08-28
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $49,549
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 7.25
Payroll Number: 740
Regular Hours: 1,820

Phillipa Trotman is a Secretary at Department of Education Administrative based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 1974, about 51 years. 2025 total compensation came to $52,717.

Deborah Gooding

Secretary/Department of Education Administrative

2025 total comp

$51,632

Base pay: $45,937
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,695
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,632
Hire date: 1982-01-11
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $47,436
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 740
Regular Hours: 1,820

Deborah Gooding works as a Secretary for Department of Education Administrative based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 1982, about 43 years. Deborah earned $51,632 in 2025.

Doreen Jones

Secretary/Department of Education Administrative

2025 total comp

$49,516

Base pay: $49,516
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,516
Hire date: 2019-08-13
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $51,094
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 740
Regular Hours: 1,820

Doreen Jones is a Secretary at Department of Education Administrative based in Queens. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $49,516.

Ange Andre

Secretary/Department of Education Administrative

2025 total comp

$48,687

Base pay: $42,929
Overtime: $82
Other pay: $5,675
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,687
Hire date: 1984-01-17
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $44,485
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 7
Payroll Number: 740
Regular Hours: 1,820

Ange Andre holds the role of Secretary at Department of Education Administrative based in Queens. Hired in 1984, they have about 41 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,687.

Sheener Washington

Secretary/Department of Education Administrative

2025 total comp

$47,688

Base pay: $42,174
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,513
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,688
Hire date: 1973-01-03
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $44,987
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 740
Regular Hours: 1,820

Sheener Washington holds the role of Secretary at Department of Education Administrative based in Manhattan. Hired in 1973, they have about 52 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $47,688.

Helen Demieri

Secretary/Department of Education Administrative

2025 total comp

$43,846

Base pay: $42,962
Overtime: $96
Other pay: $788
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,846
Hire date: 2010-08-22
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $44,331
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 4
Payroll Number: 740
Regular Hours: 1,820

Helen Demieri is a Secretary at Department of Education Administrative based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 15 years. 2025 total compensation came to $43,846.

Mohini Sookdeo

Secretary/Department of Education Administrative

2025 total comp

$43,844

Base pay: $39,524
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,320
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,844
Hire date: 2004-08-30
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $53,791
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 740
Regular Hours: 1,820

At Department of Education Administrative, Mohini Sookdeo serves as a Secretary based in Manhattan. They have served since 2004 (about 21 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $43,844.

Belinda Butler

Secretary/Department of Education Administrative

2025 total comp

$42,032

Base pay: $40,056
Overtime: $1,130
Other pay: $846
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,032
Hire date: 2010-12-12
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $41,333
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 57.5
Payroll Number: 740
Regular Hours: 1,820

Belinda Butler holds the role of Secretary at Department of Education Administrative based in Manhattan. They have served since 2010 (about 15 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $42,032.

Deborah Mckay

Secretary/Department of Education Administrative

2025 total comp

$23,831

Base pay: $21,033
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,798
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $23,831
Hire date: 1992-10-13
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $42,789
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 740
Regular Hours: 910

Deborah Mckay is a Secretary at Department of Education Administrative based in Brooklyn. Their tenure dates to 1992, about 33 years. 2025 total compensation came to $23,831.

Michele Rock

Secretary/Department of Education Administrative

2025 total comp

$19,692

Base pay: $17,595
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,097
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $19,692
Hire date: 1987-09-21
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $47,755
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 740
Regular Hours: 840

Michele Rock works as a Secretary for Department of Education Administrative based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 1987, about 38 years. Michele earned $19,692 in 2025.