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Administrative assistant salary in Atlanta, GA, 2026

How much does an Administrative Assistant make in Atlanta, GA?

Average base salary

$20.64
same
as national average
Average $20.64
Low $13.95
High $30.53

The average salary for a administrative assistant is $20.64 per hour in Atlanta, GA. 525 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 13, 2026).

Administrative Assistant job openings in Atlanta, GA

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Human Resources Payroll & Admi...
Sadie G. Mays Health & Rehabilitation Center2.6out of 5 stars.
Atlanta, GA
$20 - $22 an hour
22 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Administrative Assistant in Atlanta, GA

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
SIU Medicine
 
$127,400per year
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PepsiCo
 
$93,600per year
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Architectural Brass
 
$88,400per year
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Datamatics Global Services Ltd
 
$87,360per year
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Owens & Minor
 
$87,100per year
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Seneca Resources
 
$83,200per year
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Highest paying cities for Administrative Assistants near Atlanta, GA

  1. Atlanta, GA
    $20.64 per hour
  2. Alpharetta, GA
    $19.62 per hour
  3. Norcross, GA
    $19.34 per hour
  4. Fairburn, GA
    $18.89 per hour
  5. Dalton, GA
    $18.71 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 Atlanta, GA?

Entry Level Administrative Assistant

Job openings
Average $18.47 per hour

Junior Administrative Assistant

Job openings
Average $23.63 per hour

Senior Administrative Assistant

Job openings
Average $14.30 per hour