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Administrative assistant salary in Illinois, 2026

How much does an Administrative Assistant make in Illinois?

Average base salary

$21.39
same
as national average
Average $21.39
Low $15.84
High $28.90

The average salary for a administrative assistant is $21.39 per hour in Illinois. 3.2k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 12, 2026).

Administrative Assistant job openings in Illinois

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Administrative Assistant
The Fish Law Firm PC
Chicago, IL
$36,000 - $45,000 a year
Full-time
1 hour ago

Highest paying companies for Administrative Assistant in Illinois

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Aura Staffing Partners
 
$242,500per year
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DTI
 
$134,826per year
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Argonne National Laboratory
 
$129,569per year
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SIU Medicine
 
$127,400per year
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MUNDELEIN HIGH SCHOOL
 
$120,000per year
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Northern Trust Corp.
 
$117,350per year
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Highest paying cities for Administrative Assistants near Illinois

  1. Chicago, IL
    $22.36 per hour
  2. Addison, IL
    $21.73 per hour
  3. Arlington Heights, IL
    $21.03 per hour
  4. Schaumburg, IL
    $20.16 per hour
  5. Peoria, IL
    $19.94 per hour

Where can an Administrative Assistant earn more?

Compare salaries for Administrative Assistants in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Administrative Assistant get paid in Illinois?

Entry Level Administrative Assistant

Job openings
Average $22.40 per hour

Junior Administrative Assistant

Job openings
Average $21.00 per hour

Senior Administrative Assistant

Job openings
Average $26.97 per hour