▼23%
$25.86
Avg. Base Hourly Rate (USD)
/ hour
Avg. Base Hourly Rate (USD)
10%
$19.37
MEDIAN
$25.86
90%
$34.27
The average hourly pay for a Sr. Administrative Assistant is $25.86 in 2026
Hourly Rate
$19 - $34
Bonus
$533 - $5k
Profit Sharing
$235 - $8k
Total Pay
$41k - $76k
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What is the Pay by Experience Level for Sr. Administrative Assistants?
What Do Sr. Administrative Assistants Do?
Sr. Administrative Assistant Tasks
- Host and facilitate activities such as cross-team meetings, social gatherings, and conferences.
- Perform general administrative activities such as greeting visitors, screening and directing phone calls, and escorting visitors.
- Provide administrative support to one or more executives.
- Manage executive calendars with attention to detail, accuracy, and appropriate time allocation.
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How do Sr. Administrative Assistants Rate Their Jobs?
Based on 126 responses, the job of Sr. Administrative Assistant has received a job satisfaction rating of 3.93 out of 5. On average, Sr. Administrative Assistants are highly satisfied with their job.
Common Health Benefits for a Sr. Administrative Assistant
Medical
88%
Dental
80%
Vision
75%
None
11%
Gender Breakdown for Sr. Administrative Assistants
Female
94.5%
Male
4.1%
Prefer to self-define
0.9%
This data is based on 436 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
FAQs About Sr. Administrative Assistants
What is the highest pay for Sr. Administrative Assistants?
Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Sr. Administrative Assistant is $34.27 / hour
What is the lowest pay for Sr. Administrative Assistants?
Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Sr. Administrative Assistant is $19.37 / hour
How can Sr. Administrative Assistants increase their salary?
Increasing your pay as a Sr. Administrative Assistant is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Sr. Administrative Assistant that oversees more junior Sr. Administrative Assistants, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.