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How much does Admin Assistant make?
Total pay range
$41K - $68K/yr
$52K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$35K - $56K/yrBase pay
$6K - $11K/yrAdditional pay
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Last updated Apr 10, 20252.8K Salaries submitted
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Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview
What is the pay outlook for Administrative?
Administrative jobs offer increased opportunities for remote-work, particularly for job-seekers with more than a high school degree and technical skills such as experience in word processing and spreadsheet programs. Job responsibilities include scheduling, report-building and data entry. Administrative jobs are found in every industry and most offer on-the-job training. Salaries are experiencing below average growth due to automation and software
Top paying industries
The top 5 paying industries for Admin Assistant in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $60,547, Manufacturing with a median total pay of $55,909, Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $53,652, Retail & Wholesale with a median total pay of $48,509, and Education with a median total pay of $48,273.
Information Technology
Top paying companies in Information Technology for Admin Assistant are Google and Amazon.
Frequently asked questions about Admin Assistant salaries
The average salary for Admin Assistant is $52,160 per year or $25 per hour, with top earners making up to $84,912 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $40,576 (25th percentile) to $67,595 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 2799 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Admin Assistant employees.
The highest salary for Admin Assistant is $67,595 per year, $5,633 per month or $32 per hour.
The lowest salary for Admin Assistant is $40,576 per year, $3,381 per month or $20 per hour.