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How much does an Administrative Assistant make in the United States?
Average base salary
Data source tooltip for average base salary.73k salaries reported, updated at February 25, 2021
$15.76
per hour
The average salary for a administrative assistant is $15.76 per hour in the United States and $1,400 cash bonus per year.
Additional compensation
Cash bonus
$1,400
per year
Most common benefits
- Parental leave
- Paid time off
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Health insurance
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Salaries by years of experience in the United States
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Top companies for Administrative Assistants in United States
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More critical skills and qualifications that pay well
Information tooltip for top certifications.
Certification categories:
| Top certification | Salary | Job openings | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
TWIC Card | +16.85% | 6  |
Information tooltip for top fields of study.
Field of study categories:
| Top field of study | Salary | Job openings | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Degree | +7.69% | 501 jobs | 780 |
Human Resources Degree | +11.81% | 55 jobs | 83 |
Communications Degree | +14.22% | 30 jobs | 34 |
Information tooltip for top licenses.
License categories:
| Top license | Salary | Job openings | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
Certified Notary Public | +7.18% | 152 jobs | 168 |
Real Estate License | +5.60% | 135 jobs | 174 |
FINRA License | +11.80% | 30 jobs | 36 |
Most common benefits for Administrative Assistants
- Parental leave
- Paid time off
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Health insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Flexible schedule
- 401(k)
- Flexible spending account
- Disability insurance
- Paid sick time
- 401(k) matching
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Salary satisfaction
45% of Administrative assistants in the United States think their salaries are enough for the cost of living in their area
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