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
Recent salaries shared by Admin Assistant
50 salaries
Job Title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Location
Date submitted
Job Title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Admin Assistant
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1-3 years
$39K - $45K/yr
Honolulu, HI
submitted on Jun 25, 2026
$39K - $45K/yr
Admin Assistant
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10-14 years
$44K - $51K/yr
Alabaster, AL
submitted on Jun 22, 2026
$44K - $51K/yr
Admin Assistant
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1-3 years
$45K/yr
($45K • $0)
Portland, OR
submitted on Jun 17, 2026
$45K/yr
$45K • $0
Admin Assistant
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1-3 years
$43K/yr
($43K • $0)
New York, NY
submitted on Jun 1, 2026
$43K/yr
$43K • $0
Admin Assistant
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10-14 years
$53K/yr
($53K • $0)
Edmonds, WA
submitted on May 23, 2026
$53K/yr
$53K • $0
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Admin Assistant
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10-14 years
$43K - $50K/yr
Independence, IA
submitted on May 22, 2026
$43K - $50K/yr
Admin Assistant
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1-3 years
$83K - $97K/yr
Brooklyn, NY
submitted on May 20, 2026
$83K - $97K/yr
Admin Assistant
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1-3 years
$46K/yr
($46K • $0)
Milwaukee, WI
submitted on May 12, 2026
$46K/yr
$46K • $0
Admin Assistant
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10-14 years
$73K/yr
($73K • $0)
Dallas, TX
submitted on May 1, 2026
$73K/yr
$73K • $0
Admin Assistant
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1-3 years
$47K/yr
($47K • $0)
Boston, MA
submitted on Apr 30, 2026
$47K/yr
$47K • $0
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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 $52,162 per year or $25 per hour, with top earners making up to $84,917 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $40,577 (25th percentile) to $67,599 (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 $67,599 per year, $5,633 per month or $32 per hour.
The lowest salary for Admin Assistant is $40,577 per year, $3,381 per month or $20 per hour.
The salary trajectory of Admin Assistant ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $51,620 per year (estimate) and goes up to $222,559 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
Google
Procter & Gamble
Robert Half
MIT
UPS