Administrative assistant salary in United States

The average salary for an Administrative Assistant is $20.96 per hour in the United States. This figure is based on 93.2k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on August 10, 2026.

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Administrative Assistant salaries typically range between a low of $15.09 and a high of $29.11 per hour, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Administrative Assistant include San Francisco, CA at $28.83 per hour, Washington, DC at $26.50 per hour, and New York, NY at $25.36 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Administrative Assistant include The Sam Tell Companies ($300,000 per year) and Obsidian Financial Services ($249,909 per year).

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

• Entry Level Administrative Assistant: Average $18.71 per hour
• Junior Administrative Assistant: Average $21.25 per hour
• Senior Administrative Assistant: Average $25.90 per hour