Administrative Assistants for hire in Chicago, IL

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    17,437

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  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    10%
    Time Management
    8%
    Organizational Skills
    8%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    43%
    Bachelor's degree
    34%
    Associate's degree
    16%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    70%
    6-10 years
    20%
    3-5 years
    10%
  • Current company

    • Acrisure LLC
    • Compass Group
    • Deloitte LLP
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year
    29%
    2-5 years
    29%
    More than 5 years
    29%

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Last updated: Nov 1, 2026

Administrative Assistant: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Chicago, IL: $61,018 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $42,626 – $87,345 yearly
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  • WLM Senior Administrative Coordinator

    Chicago, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    Certified Notary PublicCAPMFirst Aid CertificationFlagger CertificationNCCER CertificationOSHA 10+2 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsPersonal Assistant ExperiencePublic SpeakingLeadershipTime Management
  • Administrative Assistant/ Facilities Coordinator

    Chicago, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsTime ManagementPersonal Assistant ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsVendor Management
  • Administrative Assistant

    Chicago, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's License

    Skills

    Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsStakeholder Engagement
  • Administrative Assistant

    Chicago, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    CHHAFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRCNA

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsMicrosoft OfficeProductivity Software
  • ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

    Chicago, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    Bartender LicenseFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPSCertified Property Manager+2 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsProduct ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCasual Dining Experience
  • Office Specialist / Reception Support

    Chicago, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    Bartender LicenseBar Safety Compliance (Food Service)Age Verification RegulationsDriver's License

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsDatabasesMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelWord Processing

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What's the average time to fill an administrative assistant role?

The average time to fill an administrative assistant role is 67 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do administrative assistants tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for an administrative assistant include: communication skills, time management and organizational skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for administrative assistants?

Common licenses or certifications for administrative assistants include: Driver's License, First Aid Certification and Certified Notary Public.

What are some job titles related to administrative assistants?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to administrative assistants include: office specialist / reception support and medical administrative assistant.

What level of education is common for an administrative assistant?

High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for an administrative assistant in Chicago, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for an administrative assistant?

Most administrative assistants have 15 years of professional experience.

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