Administrative Assistant Salary in Canada

$42,600
per year
per hour
$24.40
per hour
per year
Bonus
$1,250/year
Profit Sharing
$1,670/year

Administrative Assistant - Average Salary

The average salary for an Administrative Assistant is $42,600 per year ($24.40 per hour), which is $23,171 (-35%) lower than the average Canadian salary.
An Administrative Assistant can expect an average starting salary of $31,500. The highest salaries can exceed $65,000.
$31,500
Low
$42,600
Average
$65,000
High
$17.10
Low
$24.40
Average
$37
High
Total pay includes salary, bonus and profit sharing.
$260
$37,300
$74,810
Base Salary$31,500 - 65,000
Bonus$260 - 4,130
Profit Sharing$390 - 5,680
Total Pay$32,150 - 74,810
$17.10
$10
$37
Base Salary$17.10 - 37.00
Total Pay$17.10 - 37.00

Administrative Assistant Salary Range

Low
$31,500
Average
$42,600
Senior
$53,700
High
$65,000
Low
$17.10
Average
$24.40
Senior
$28.80
High
$37
Among administrative assistants, Junior Administrative Assistants tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced workers like Senior and Executive Administrative Assistants enjoy the highest salaries.

Administrative Assistant - Salary Differences

JobSalaryDifference
Executive Administrative Assistant$56K/year
+32% 
Senior Administrative Assistant$54K/year
+26% 
Junior Administrative Assistant$37K/year
 -13%

Administrative Assistant - Pay by Experience Level

An Entry Level Administrative Assistant with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average salary of $31,500 per year. A mid career Administrative Assistant with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of $41,800, while a Senior Administrative Assistant with 10-20 years of experience makes on average $53,700. Administrative Assistants with more than 20 years of experience earn $58,900 on average.

How Work Experience Affects the Salary of an Administrative Assistant

Late Career▲ +38%
Senior▲ +26%
Average Salary$42,600/year
Mid Career▼ -2%
Entry Level▼ -26%

Gender Breakdown

Female
93%
Male
7%

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Frequently asked questions about the salary of the Administrative Assistant

How much does an Administrative Assistant make in Canada?
An Administrative Assistant in Canada earns an average of $42,600 gross per year, which is about $24.40 net per hour. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Administrative Assistant updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for an Administrative Assistant in Canada?
The starting salary of an Administrative Assistant in Canada is around $31,500 gross per year. Junior Administrative Assistants usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for an Administrative Assistant in Canada?
The highest salary of an Administrative Assistant in Canada can reach and exceed $65,000 gross per year. Senior and Executive Administrative Assistants usually have the highest salaries.
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