How much does an Admin Assistant make?
Experience
- All years of Experience
- 0-1 Years
- 1-3 Years
- 4-6 Years
- 7-9 Years
- 10-14 Years
- 15+ Years
Industry
- All industries
- Legal
- Aerospace & Defense
- Agriculture
- Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
- Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology
- Management & Consulting
- Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services
- Personal Consumer Services
- Education
- Financial Services
- Government & Public Administration
- Healthcare
- Information Technology
- Insurance
- Manufacturing
- Media & Communication
- Nonprofit & NGO
- Energy, Mining & Utilities
- Real Estate
- Restaurants & Food Service
- Retail & Wholesale
- Telecommunications
- Transportation & Logistics
- Hotels & Travel Accommodation
- Human Resources & Staffing
$49K
/yrThe estimated total pay for a Admin Assistant is $48,885 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $46,006 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $2,879 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
How accurate is this most likely Total Pay range (base + additional) of $39K-$61K/yr?
For Administrative Assistant
Download as data table
What is the total pay trajectory for Administrative Assistant?
| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Administrative Assistant | $47,486 /yr |
| Senior Administrative Assistant | $59,636 /yr |
| Administrative Assistant IV | $57,669 /yr |
Top Paying Companies
For an Admin Assistant in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for an Admin Assistant in United States. Employers include Google, Procter & Gamble and United States Federal Government.
Top Paying Companies
For Admin Assistant in United States
| 1 | $86,910 | ||
| 2 | Procter & Gamble | $56,264 | |
| 3 | United States Federal Government | $52,009 |
For Administrative Assistant
Download as data table
What is the total pay trajectory for Administrative Assistant?
| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Administrative Assistant | $47,486 /yr |
| Senior Administrative Assistant | $59,636 /yr |
| Administrative Assistant IV | $57,669 /yr |
What are total pay estimates for an Admin Assistant at different companies?
- Popular
- Most Reports
- Salary: high to low
- Salary: low to high
$56,264
/ yr$52,009
/ yr
$20
/ hr
Is this salary info helpful?
Let’s pay it forward! The Glassdoor community relies on people like you to share accurate salary info to promote fair compensation everywhere
$20
/ hr
$22
/ hr
$45,848
/ yr
$58,236
/ yr
$47,718
/ yr
$50,467
/ yr
$44,115
/ yr
Admin Assistant Salaries
Top Paying Industries
For an Admin Assistant in United States
The top 3 paying industries for an Admin Assistant in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $86,910, Manufacturing with a median total pay of $56,264 and Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $52,009.
- Government & Public AdministrationGovernment & Public Administration$52,009
9% Lower than other industries
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.
Recent Salaries Shared
For admin assistant
Job Title
Location
Total Pay
Base Pay | Additional Pay
Total Years of Experience
Years at Recent Employer
Submitted
Date or Time
United States of America
| <1 year
/yr
Submitted Yesterday
United States of America
| 4-6 years
/yr
Submitted Yesterday
United States of America
| 1-3 years
/hr
Submitted Yesterday
United States of America
| 1-3 years
/mo
$3K | $576K
Submitted Yesterday
United States of America
| 7-9 years
/hr
Submitted Yesterday
United States of America
| 1-3 years
/hr
Submitted Yesterday
United States of America
| 4-6 years
/yr
Submitted Yesterday
United States of America
| 4-6 years
/yr
Submitted Yesterday
Admin Assistant pay FAQ
The average salary for an Admin Assistant is $48,885 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 1580 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by an Admin Assistant employees in United States.
The highest salary for an Admin Assistant in United States is $61,273 per year.
The lowest salary for an Admin Assistant in United States is $39,135 per year.
If you are thinking of becoming an Admin Assistant or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of an Admin Assistant.