▲16%
$38,251
Avg. Base Salary (USD)
/ year
Avg. Base Salary (USD)
10%
$30k
MEDIAN
$38k
90%
$53k
The average salary for an Administrative Assistant is $38,251
Base Salary
$30k - $53k
Bonus
$0 - $1k
Total Pay
$26k - $54k
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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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Gender Breakdown
Female
70.5%
Male
29.5%
This data is based on 44 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
Common Health Benefits
Medical
56%
Dental
45%
Vision
45%
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