Administrative Careers

Salary data and insights based on 337 job postings

Administrative professionals earn a median salary of $60,970 at entry-level, rising to $85,000 at mid-level, though senior-level roles show a median of $81,500 across 337 positions analyzed. The field is heavily concentrated in Washington, DC and New York, NY, reflecting strong demand in government and corporate sectors. Core competencies driving hiring include written and verbal communication, administrative support, organizational skills, project management, and attention to detail.

Last updated: February 2026

Entry Level

$60,970

162 jobs

Mid Level

$85,000

37 jobs

Senior Level

$81,500

7 jobs

Jobs Analyzed

337

Last 6 months

Salary by Experience Level

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Most Common Job Titles

Required Skills

Written and verbal communicationAdministrative supportOrganizational skillsProject managementAttention to detailWritten communicationConfidentiality and discretionCustomer serviceMicrosoft Office SuiteCalendar managementCalendar and schedule managementExecutive supportEvent coordinationProblem-solvingDiscretion and confidentiality

Top Employers

University of California Berkeley

3 jobs

Center for European Policy Analysis

3 jobs

Volunteers of America - Greater New York, Inc.

3 jobs

Careers In Nonprofits, Inc.

2 jobs

University of Arizona

2 jobs

California Pan-Ethnic Health Network

2 jobs

Public Justice Center

2 jobs

DSPolitical

2 jobs

Fund for New York City Public Schools

2 jobs

Democracy Defenders Action

2 jobs

Top Locations

Washington, DC

37 jobs

United States

28 jobs

New York, NY

26 jobs

Washington, DC, USA

25 jobs

Boston, MA

5 jobs

Seattle, WA

5 jobs

Philadelphia, PA

5 jobs

San Francisco, CA

4 jobs

Richmond, VA

4 jobs

Kings County, NY

4 jobs

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