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 2 paying industries for Adminstrative Assistant in United States are Insurance with a median total pay of $49,748 and Healthcare with a median total pay of $48,751.
Insurance
The top paying company in Insurance for Adminstrative Assistant is State Farm.
Frequently asked questions about Adminstrative Assistant salaries
The average salary for Adminstrative Assistant is $54,813 per year or $26 per hour, with top earners making up to $79,560 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $45,327 (25th percentile) to $66,787 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 1145 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Adminstrative Assistant employees.
The highest salary for Adminstrative Assistant is $66,787 per year, $5,566 per month or $32 per hour.
The lowest salary for Adminstrative Assistant is $45,327 per year, $3,777 per month or $22 per hour.
The salary trajectory of Adminstrative Assistant ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $51,616 per year (estimate) and goes up to $222,772 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
Cornell University
Emory University
Siemens
Cushman & Wakefield
The Blackstone Group