▼19%
$19.67
Avg. Base Hourly Rate (USD)
/ hour
Avg. Base Hourly Rate (USD)
10%
$14.77
MEDIAN
$19.67
90%
$27.32
The average hourly pay for an Administrative Assistant is $19.67 in 2023
Hourly Rate
$15 - $27
Bonus
$365 - $5k
Profit Sharing
$505 - $7k
Commission
$511 - $29k
Total Pay
$31k - $62k
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What is the Pay by Experience Level for Administrative Assistants?
What Do Administrative Assistants Do?
Administrative Assistant Tasks
- Greet visitors and callers, route and resolve information requests.
- Type correspondence, compile data for expense and statistical reports.
- Schedule travel, appointments and meetings.
- Coordinate space and office organization; maintaining paper and electronic files.
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Common Health Benefits for a Administrative Assistant
Medical
68%
Dental
58%
Vision
52%
None
31%
Gender Breakdown for Administrative Assistants
Female
97.8%
Male
1.5%
Prefer to self-define
0.7%
This data is based on 2,451 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
FAQs About Administrative Assistants
What is the highest pay for Administrative Assistants?
Our data indicates that the highest pay for an Administrative Assistant is $27.32 / hour
What is the lowest pay for Administrative Assistants?
Our data indicates that the lowest pay for an Administrative Assistant is $14.77 / hour
How can Administrative Assistants increase their salary?
Increasing your pay as an 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 an Administrative Assistant that oversees more junior Administrative Assistants, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.