Administrative Assistant Salary Report 2026

Q: What is the salary for a Administrative Assistant?

The median salary for a Administrative Assistant is $53,000 per year, based on 70 postings that disclosed salary (of 112 analyzed) on Daybook.com. Salaries range from $42,900 at the 10th percentile to $69,500 at the 90th percentile.

Q: What skills are required to be a Administrative Assistant?

Common skills for Administrative Assistant positions include: Customer service, Written and verbal communication, Organizational skills, Attention to detail, Administrative support.

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Administrative Assistant

Salary figures from 70 postings that disclosed salary (of 112 analyzed), posted in the last 12 months

The median salary for an Administrative Assistant is $53,000 per year, with salaries ranging from $42,900 at the 10th percentile to $69,500 at the 90th percentile, based on 70 postings that disclosed salary (of 112 analyzed). Key skills for this role include customer service, written and verbal communication, organizational skills, attention to detail, and administrative support.

Figures last changed: October 2026

Median

$53,000

10th Percentile

$42,900

90th Percentile

$69,500

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of 112 postings analyzed

Administrative Assistant Salary Distribution

Percentile	Annual Salary	Description
10th Percentile	$42,900	Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)	$53,000	Typical salary
90th Percentile	$69,500	Senior / top earners

Based on 70 job postings with salary data

Skills for Administrative Assistant

Customer serviceWritten and verbal communicationOrganizational skillsAttention to detailAdministrative supportMicrosoft Office SuiteData entryWritten communicationConfidentiality and discretionEvent coordination

Common Employers Hiring Administrative Assistant

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York3 positions
American Association of Colleges and Universities2 positions
Center for Justice Innovation2 positions
Greenwich House2 positions
Jewish Family and Children's Services2 positions

Top Locations for Administrative Assistant

Washington, DCNew York, NYArlington, VABrooklyn, NYLos Angeles, CA

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Figures from 70 postings that disclosed salary (of 112 analyzed) on Daybook.com · First published 2026-09-22 · Figures last changed October 2026 · How we compute this