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Administrative assistant salary in Chicago, IL, 2026

How much does an Administrative Assistant make in Chicago, IL?

Average base salary

$22.35
7%
above national average
Average $22.35
Low $16.20
High $32.28

The average salary for a administrative assistant is $22.35 per hour in Chicago, IL. 628 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 5, 2026).

Administrative Assistant job openings in Chicago, IL

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Administrative Assistant 2
Rush University Medical Center3.9out of 5 stars.
Chicago, IL
$18.87 - $26.66 an hour
Full-time
14 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Administrative Assistant in Chicago, IL

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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Northern Trust Corp.
 
$117,350per year
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Demidchik Law Firm, PLLC
 
$115,000per year
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The DAKO Group
 
$109,200per year
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Artech Information Systems L.L...
 
$109,200per year
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DTI
 
$104,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Administrative Assistants near Chicago, IL

  1. Chicago, IL
    $22.35 per hour
  2. Addison, IL
    $21.98 per hour
  3. Arlington Heights, IL
    $21.20 per hour
  4. Schaumburg, IL
    $20.16 per hour
  5. Peoria, IL
    $19.94 per hour

Where can an Administrative Assistant earn more?

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How much do similar professions as Administrative Assistant get paid in Chicago, IL?

Entry Level Administrative Assistant

Job openings
Average $24.46 per hour

Junior Administrative Assistant

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Average $22.35 per hour

Senior Administrative Assistant

Job openings
Average $26.11 per hour