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Administrative assistant salary in Newark, NJ (Updated 2026)

How much does an Administrative Assistant make in Newark, NJ?

Average base salary

$21.34
same
as national average
Average $21.34
Low $16.42
High $27.74

The average salary for a administrative assistant is $21.34 per hour in Newark, NJ. 103 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 17, 2026).

Administrative Assistant job openings in Newark, NJ

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Administrative Assistant - Saf...
Tutor Perini Corporation3.6out of 5 stars.
Newark, NJ
$28 - $38 an hour
Full-time
22 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Administrative Assistant in Newark, NJ

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Atlantic Group
 
$87,500per year
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Confidential
 
$75,000per year
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Federal Reserve Bank of New Yo...
 
$70,720per year
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Newark Board of Education
 
$70,164per year
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BCT Partners LLC
 
$68,640per year
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DS Graphics
 
$66,560per year
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Highest paying cities for Administrative Assistants near Newark, NJ

  1. Princeton, NJ
    $24.87 per hour
  2. Ramsey, NJ
    $23.55 per hour
  3. Woodbridge, NJ
    $23.00 per hour
  4. Whippany, NJ
    $21.81 per hour
  5. Township of Hamilton, NJ
    $21.58 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 Newark, NJ?

Entry Level Administrative Assistant

Job openings
Average $20.40 per hour

Junior Administrative Assistant

Job openings
Average $24.97 per hour

Senior Administrative Assistant

Job openings
Average $22.89 per hour