More Than 5,000 Administrative Assistant Jobs Found

What does an administrative assistant make per hour?

The hourly wage for administrative assistant jobs averages $17.00 an hour.

Administrative assistants in the financial sector usually command the highest salaries, especially in the areas of hedge funds, investment banking, and mergers and acquisition. Administrative assistants in the legal industry are also well compensated. In contrast, administrative assistants working in fashion, advertising, and publishing typically earn the lowest salaries, although these roles can come with other perks like clothing allowances and concert tickets.

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