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Office assistant salary in California, 2026

How much does an Office Assistant make in California?

Average base salary

$22.18
17%
above national average
Average $22.18
Low $16.90
High $29.21

The average salary for a office assistant is $22.18 per hour in California. 4.3k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 28, 2026).

Office Assistant job openings in California

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OFFICE OPERATION ASSISTANT/Bil...
DYNASTY SHIPPING LLC1out of 5 stars.
City of Industry, CA
$3,800 - $4,500 a month
Full-time
1 hour ago

Highest paying companies for Office Assistant in California

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Kahana & Feld LLP
 
$164,286per year
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University of California Berke...
 
$163,200per year
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Takeda Pharmaceuticals
 
$125,268per year
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The J. Paul Getty Trust
 
$116,100per year
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Frank Rimerman and Co LLP
 
$112,500per year
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PROTERRA, INC.
 
$110,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Office Assistants near California

  1. San Francisco, CA
    $26.32 per hour
  2. Irvine, CA
    $24.48 per hour
  3. San Luis Obispo, CA
    $23.59 per hour
  4. San Jose, CA
    $23.55 per hour
  5. Los Angeles, CA
    $22.59 per hour

Where can an Office Assistant earn more?

Compare salaries for Office Assistants in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Office Assistant get paid in California?

Entry Level Office Assistant

Job openings
Average $19.61 per hour

Junior Office Assistant

Job openings
Average $22.35 per hour

Senior Office Assistant

Job openings
Average $25.79 per hour