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Junior administrative assistant salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Junior Administrative Assistant make in the United States?

Average base salary

$21.08
Average $21.08
Low $16.41
High $27.08

The average salary for a junior administrative assistant is $21.08 per hour in the United States. 80 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 1, 2026).

Junior Administrative Assistant job openings in United States

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Jr/Sr High Financial Administr...
Kaw Valley Unified School District 3213out of 5 stars.
Rossville, KS
Full-time
4 days ago

Highest paying companies for Junior Administrative Assistant in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Alvarez & Marsal
 
$95,000per year
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Delta Solutions and Strategies
 
$87,500per year
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Talascend LLC
 
$86,320per year
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Navarro Research and Engineeri...
 
$78,000per year
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Credence
 
$72,495per year
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City of White Plains
 
$71,241per year
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Highest paying cities for Junior Administrative Assistants near United States

  1. New York, NY
    $26.38 per hour
  2. Boston, MA
    $22.49 per hour
  3. Chicago, IL
    $22.35 per hour
  4. Framingham, MA
    $21.94 per hour
  5. Houston, TX
    $21.65 per hour

Where can a Junior Administrative Assistant earn more?

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How much do similar professions as Junior Administrative Assistant get paid in United States?

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Entry Level Administrative Assistant

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