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
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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
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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