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Administrative assistant salary in Washington, DC (Updated 2026)

How much does an Administrative Assistant make in Washington, DC?

Average base salary

$26.27
26%
above national average
Average $26.27
Low $17.95
High $38.64

The average salary for a administrative assistant is $26.27 per hour in Washington, DC. 417 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 2, 2026).

Administrative Assistant job openings in Washington, DC

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Administrative Assistant (temp...
Akima3.3out of 5 stars.
Washington, DC
$45 an hour
Temporary
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Administrative Assistant in Washington, DC

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Clackamas Education Service Di...
 
$197,696per year
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Odyssey Systems Consulting Gro...
 
$175,000per year
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Pike Electric, Inc.
 
$172,200per year
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Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
 
$145,000per year
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Total Education Solutions
 
$119,600per year
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MPF Federal
 
$112,500per year
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Highest paying cities for Administrative Assistants near Washington, DC

  1. Massachusetts Avenue Heights, DC
    $50.15 per hour
  2. Walter Reed Army Medical Center, DC
    $36.95 per hour
  3. San Francisco, CA
    $28.31 per hour
  4. Washington, DC
    $26.27 per hour
  5. New York, NY
    $25.31 per hour

Where can an Administrative Assistant earn more?

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How much do similar professions as Administrative Assistant get paid in Washington, DC?

Entry Level Administrative Assistant

Job openings
Average $20.17 per hour

Junior Administrative Assistant

Job openings
Average $23.70 per hour

Senior Administrative Assistant

Job openings
Average $30.07 per hour