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Documentation: Average Salary & Pay Trends 2026 | Glassdoor
How much does Documentation make?
Total pay range
$72K - $127K/yr
$95K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$49K - $83K/yrBase pay
$23K - $43K/yrAdditional pay
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Last updated Apr 10, 202570 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
Frequently asked questions about Documentation salaries
The average salary for Documentation is $94,676 per year or $46 per hour, with top earners making up to $163,354 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $71,791 (25th percentile) to $126,933 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 70 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Documentation employees.
The highest salary for Documentation is $126,933 per year, $10,578 per month or $61 per hour.
The lowest salary for Documentation is $71,791 per year, $5,983 per month or $35 per hour.
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