How much does an Office Assistant make?
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$42K
/yrThe estimated total pay for a Office Assistant is $42,266 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $39,947 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 $2,319 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 $35K-$51K/yr?
For Administrative Assistant
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What is the total pay trajectory for Administrative Assistant?
| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Administrative Assistant | $47,518 /yr |
| Senior Administrative Assistant | $59,668 /yr |
| Administrative Assistant IV | $57,723 /yr |
Top Paying Companies
For an Office Assistant in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for an Office Assistant in United States. Employers include Moss Adams LLP, Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt, P.C. and County of San Mateo.
Top Paying Companies
For Office Assistant in United States
| 1 | Moss Adams LLP | $48,036 | |
| 2 | Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt, P.C. | $47,763 | |
| 3 | County of San Mateo | $46,403 | |
| 4 | BDO USA | $46,205 | |
| 5 | Gensler | $45,987 | |
| 6 | NYU (New York University) | $45,861 | |
| 7 | State of Hawaii | $45,550 | |
| 8 | Epiq | $45,519 | |
| 9 | Gemini Legal | $45,473 | |
| 10 | Potomac eCycle | $45,431 |
For Administrative Assistant
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What is the total pay trajectory for Administrative Assistant?
| Job Title | Salary |
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| Administrative Assistant | $47,518 /yr |
| Senior Administrative Assistant | $59,668 /yr |
| Administrative Assistant IV | $57,723 /yr |
What are total pay estimates for an Office Assistant at different companies?
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Top Paying Industries
For an Office Assistant in United States
The top 5 paying industries for an Office Assistant in United States are Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services with a median total pay of $45,987, Legal with a median total pay of $44,508, Transportation & Logistics with a median total pay of $42,718, Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $42,326, and Telecommunications with a median total pay of $41,897.
- Construction, Repair & Maintenance ServicesConstruction, Repair & Maintenance Services$45,987
20% Higher than other industries
- Government & Public AdministrationGovernment & Public Administration$42,326
13% Higher 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.
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Office Assistant pay FAQ
The average salary for an Office Assistant is $42,266 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 18191 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by an Office Assistant employees in United States.
The highest salary for an Office Assistant in United States is $50,607 per year.
The lowest salary for an Office Assistant in United States is $35,433 per year.
If you are thinking of becoming an Office Assistant or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of an Office Assistant.
Office assistant jobs offer insider access to a variety of professions. While base pay is modest, the role provides the opportunity for direct contact with an organization’s leaders, as well as the chance to see behind the scenes of a given industry. Candidates can increase their pay by gaining work experience, working for private-sector firms or upskilling through community college courses. They can often use their experience and connections to move into higher-paying roles, such as an office manager position.
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