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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4-6 years
$108K/yr
($108K • $0)
New York, NY
submitted on Feb 13, 2026
$108K/yr
$108K • $0
Admin Assistant
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1-3 years
$41K/yr
($41K • $0)
Whitewater, WI
submitted on Feb 5, 2026
$41K/yr
$41K • $0
Admin Assistant
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15+ years
$90K - $106K/yr
New York, NY
submitted on Feb 4, 2026
$90K - $106K/yr
Admin Assistant
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1-3 years
$50K/yr
($50K • $0)
New York, NY
submitted on Feb 4, 2026
$50K/yr
$50K • $0
Admin Assistant
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1-3 years
$44K - $52K/yr
Roseville, MN
submitted on Feb 2, 2026
$44K - $52K/yr
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Admin Assistant
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1-3 years
$57K - $66K/yr
New York, NY
submitted on Jan 8, 2026
$57K - $66K/yr
Admin Assistant
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1-3 years
$40K/yr
($40K • $0)
Houston, TX
submitted on Jan 2, 2026
$40K/yr
$40K • $0
Admin Assistant
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15+ years
$64K/yr
($63K • $1K)
Naperville, IL
submitted on Dec 31, 2025
$64K/yr
$63K • $1K
Admin Assistant
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4-6 years
$79K/yr
($79K • $0)
Acton, MA
submitted on Dec 31, 2025
$79K/yr
$79K • $0
Admin Assistant
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1-3 years
$24K/yr
($24K • $0)
Ponce, PR
submitted on Dec 22, 2025
$24K/yr
$24K • $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.