Executive Secretary or Administrative Assistant Salary

Updated: 23 May 2012
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C$0C$18KC$36KC$54K
SalaryC$29,157 - C$52,828  
   
BonusC$0.00 - C$4,875  
Profit SharingC$197.27 - C$5,022  
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XTotal Pay combines base annual salary or hourly wage, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job. It does not include equity (stock) compensation, cash value of retirement benefits, or the value of other non-cash benefits (e.g. healthcare).
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C$27,504 - C$52,768  
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Talisman energy inc.Not enough data
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BDO Dunwoody, LLPNot enough data
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Popular Industries

Salary Range

Financial ServicesC$28,776 - C$47,849
Accounting, Auditing and Tax ServicesC$28,670 - C$48,386
InsuranceC$28,865 - C$48,348
Engineering ConsultingC$30,238 - C$50,342
ConstructionC$29,249 - C$49,603

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Key Statistics for Executive Secretary or Administrative Assistant Salaries and Jobs

Gender
Female
99%
female alumni
 
Male
1%
male alumni
Salary:C$34,574 - C$47,992 C$33,300 - C$44,449
Years of Experience
Less than 1 year
2%
1-4 years
24%
5-9 years
22%
10-19 years
27%
20 years or more
25%
Top Degrees

Salary Range

Bachelor's DegreeC$28,727 - C$49,703
Associate's DegreeC$36,987 - C$49,910
Bachelor of Arts (BA), EnglishC$29,934 - C$42,300
Diploma (Dipl), Business AdministrationNot enough data
Bachelor of Arts (BA), SociologyNot enough data
Most Common Health Benefits
medical benefits Medical: 71% dental benefits Dental: 65%
vision benefits Vision: 48% employee benefits None: 27%

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Career Path for Executive Secretary or Administrative Assistant Jobs

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Common Future Jobs

Executive Secretary or Administrative Assistant

Salary Range

C$27,504 - C$52,768
payscale
Administrative Assistant
C$24,739 - C$45,312
Executive Assistant
C$33,013 - C$62,208
Receptionist
C$21,198 - C$37,430
 
Common Future Jobs

Executive Secretary or Administrative Assistant

Salary Range

C$27,504 - C$52,768
payscale
Administrative / Office Manager
C$27,793 - C$57,549
Sr. Administrative Assistant
C$31,146 - C$55,143
Office Administrator
C$26,722 - C$49,914
 

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Executive Secretary or Administrative Assistant Job Description

People with the job title Executive Secretary or Administrative Assistant typically fall into one of the following PayScale standard occupations.

Provide high-level administrative support by conducting research, preparing statistical reports, handling information requests, and performing clerical functions such as preparing correspondence, receiving visitors, arranging conference calls, and scheduling meetings. May also train and supervise lower-level clerical staff.

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