Salary data and insights based on 349 job postings
Administrative professionals earn a median salary of $60,070 at entry-level, rising to $85,000 at mid-level, though senior-level roles median slightly lower at $81,500 across 349 positions analyzed. The field is heavily concentrated in Washington, DC, reflecting strong federal and government-adjacent demand. Core competencies driving hiring include written and verbal communication, administrative support, organizational skills, project management, and attention to detail.
Last updated: March 2026
Entry Level
$60,070
169 jobs
Mid Level
$85,000
37 jobs
Senior Level
$81,500
7 jobs
Jobs Analyzed
349
Last 6 months
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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
Washington, DC
38 jobs
United States
28 jobs
Washington, DC, USA
27 jobs
New York, NY
26 jobs
Boston, MA
5 jobs
Seattle, WA
5 jobs
Philadelphia, PA
5 jobs
San Francisco, CA
4 jobs
Richmond, VA
4 jobs
Washington DC-Baltimore Area
4 jobs
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