How much does an Administrative Assistant, Specialist make in Highwood, IL? The average Administrative Assistant, Specialist salary in Highwood, IL is $75,800 as of April 24, 2024, but the range typically falls between $69,100 and $83,500. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

Administrative Assistant, Specialist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Administrative Assistant, Specialist Salary $63,000 Highwood,IL April 24, 2024
25th Percentile Administrative Assistant, Specialist Salary $69,100 Highwood,IL April 24, 2024
50th Percentile Administrative Assistant, Specialist Salary $75,800 Highwood,IL April 24, 2024
75th Percentile Administrative Assistant, Specialist Salary $83,500 Highwood,IL April 24, 2024
90th Percentile Administrative Assistant, Specialist Salary $90,510 Highwood,IL April 24, 2024
25% $69,100 10% $63,000 90% $90,510 75% $83,500 $75,800 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Administrative Assistant, Specialist collects, reviews and analyzes complex and/or confidential information and creates reports, charts, budgets, and other presentation materials. Provides administrative support in a variety of functions to an executive, team, department or another group in an organization. Being an Administrative Assistant, Specialist schedules and coordinates meetings, travel, and other group activities. Responds to or routes priority or confidential inquiries from external or internal sources with correspondence or other messaging on behalf of the executive. In addition, Administrative Assistant, Specialist may plan and schedule work and direct other staff to deliver support. Has advanced word processing, spreadsheet, database, graphics software, and analytical skills. Typically requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. Typically reports to a top executive. Being an Administrative Assistant, Specialist has gained full proficiency in a broad range of activities related to the job. Independently performs a wide range of complex duties under general guidance from supervisors. Working as an Administrative Assistant, Specialist typically requires 5-7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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    Administrative Assistant, Senior

    3 - 5 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    5 - 7 years experience
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About Highwood, Illinois    Highwood is a city in Moraine Township, Lake County, Illinois, United States located between Chicago and Kenosha. The city is also located just south ....More

Highwood, Illinois  area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago    View the Cost of Living in Highwood, Illinois

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