Office assistant salary in United States

The average salary for an Office Assistant is $18.97 per hour in the United States. This figure is based on 28.7k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on August 10, 2026.

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Office Assistant salaries typically range between a low of $13.76 and a high of $26.15 per hour, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Office Assistant include Irvine, CA at $24.72 per hour, New York, NY at $22.55 per hour, and Brooklyn, NY at $21.76 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Office Assistant include Ector County Independent School District ($312,998 per year) and University Health ($312,499 per year).

Compensation can vary based on the specific niche and level of responsibility within the field. Here is how the average Office Assistant salary compares to related positions:

• Entry Level Office Assistant: Average $17.27 per hour
• Junior Office Assistant: Average $17.11 per hour
• Senior Office Assistant: Average $22.35 per hour