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
$56K/yr
($53K • $3K)
Scottsdale, AZ
submitted on Apr 29, 2026
$56K/yr
$53K • $3K
Admin Assistant
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1-3 years
$60K/yr
($60K • $0)
Chesapeake, VA
submitted on Apr 22, 2026
$60K/yr
$60K • $0
Admin Assistant
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1-3 years
$49K/yr
($49K • $0)
Richmond, VA
submitted on Apr 22, 2026
$49K/yr
$49K • $0
Admin Assistant
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1-3 years
$49K/yr
($49K • $0)
Cartersville, GA
submitted on Apr 15, 2026
$49K/yr
$49K • $0
Admin Assistant
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4-6 years
$39K - $45K/yr
Downingtown, PA
submitted on Apr 14, 2026
$39K - $45K/yr
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Admin Assistant
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1-3 years
$56K/yr
($53K • $3K)
New York, NY
submitted on Apr 10, 2026
$56K/yr
$53K • $3K
Admin Assistant
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7-9 years
$47K - $54K/yr
Lititz, PA
submitted on Apr 9, 2026
$47K - $54K/yr
Admin Assistant
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1-3 years
$53K/yr
($53K • $0)
Folsom, CA
submitted on Apr 8, 2026
$53K/yr
$53K • $0
Admin Assistant
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10-14 years
$69K/yr
($69K • $0)
Newport News, VA
submitted on Apr 3, 2026
$69K/yr
$69K • $0
Admin Assistant
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4-6 years
$43K/yr
($43K • $0)
Chicago, IL
submitted on Apr 2, 2026
$43K/yr
$43K • $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.