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IT Project Assistant Salary in the United States

How much does an IT Project Assistant make in the United States?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for an IT Project Assistant in the United States is $61,601 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $30.

However, an IT Project Assistant's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $77,698
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $50,994 to $70,027
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $41,337
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IT Project Assistant Salaries by Percentile

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Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $70,027 $5,836 $1,347 $34
Average $61,601 $5,133 $1,185 $30
25th Percentile $50,994 $4,250 $981 $25
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Key Factors That Influence IT Project Assistant Salaries

An IT Project Assistant's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects IT Project Assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an IT Project Assistant's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • IT Project Assistant (1-3 years): $61,601
  • IT Project Management and Delivery Supervisor (3-5 years): $122,424
  • IT Project Management and Delivery Manager (5+ years): $150,460
  • IT Project Management and Delivery Senior Manager (5+ years): $172,156
  • IT Project Management and Delivery Director (5+ years): $206,917
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
IT Project Assistant1-3 years$61,601
IT Project Management and Delivery Supervisor3-5 years$122,424
IT Project Management and Delivery Manager5+ years$150,460
IT Project Management and Delivery Senior Manager5+ years$172,156
IT Project Management and Delivery Director5+ years$206,917
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Top Paying Cities for IT Project Assistants

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $77,697
  • San Francisco: $76,933
  • Oakland: $75,227

What Skills Can Increase an IT Project Assistant's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Project Management (Mentioned in 6.92% Job Postings): Project management is the application of processes, methods, skills, knowledge and experience to achieve specific project objectives according to the project acceptance criteria within agreed parameters. Project management has final deliverables that are constrained to a finite timescale and budget.
  • Data Entry (Mentioned in 2.11% Job Postings): Transcribing information into an electronic medium such as a computer or other electronic device.
  • Purchasing (Mentioned in 1.36% Job Postings): Purchasing refers to a business or organization attempting to acquire goods or services to accomplish its goals. Although there are several organizations that attempt to set standards in the purchasing process, processes can vary greatly between organizations. Typically the word “purchasing” is not used interchangeably with the word “procurement”, since procurement typically includes expediting, supplier quality, and transportation and logistics (T&L) in addition to purchasing.
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Project Management 6.92%
Data Entry 2.11%
Purchasing 1.36%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an IT Project Assistant's salary.
  • Economics: Can increase your salary by up to 23%.
  • Teamwork: Can increase your salary by up to 19%.
  • Project Delivery: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Economics
 $75,769
23%
Teamwork
 $73,305
19%
Project Delivery
 $70,225
14%
Project Management
 $67,145
9%
Time Management
 $67,145
9%
Problem Solving
 $67,145
9%
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IT Project Assistant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an IT Project Assistant's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$50,994
Average $61,601/year
$70,027
$4,250
Average $5,133/month
$5,836
$981
Average $1,185/week
$1,347
$25
Average $30/hour
$34
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $70,027 $5,836 $1,347 $34
Average $61,601 $5,133 $1,185 $30
25th Percentile $50,994 $4,250 $981 $25

IT Project Assistant Salary Growth & Career Path

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IT Project Management and Delivery Manager

For an IT Project Assistant, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the IT Project Management and Delivery Supervisor role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $122,424 - a projected growth of 99% over your current level.

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FAQ about IT Project Assistant

1. Where can an IT Project Assistant earn the most?

An IT Project Assistant's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, an IT Project Assistant earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of an IT Project Assistant is $77,697.

2. What is the highest pay for IT Project Assistant?

The highest pay for IT Project Assistant is $77,698.

3. What is the lowest pay for IT Project Assistant?

The lowest pay for IT Project Assistant is $41,337.

4. What are the responsibilities of IT Project Assistant?

Provides administrative support and coordination to IT projects and teams. Prepares and maintains project documentation including project schedules, status reports, presentations, resource plans, meeting schedules, and notes. Coordinates logistics for project activities. May expedite orders or deliveries of products and resources from vendors. Typically requires an associate degree or equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor. Works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. Typically requires 1-3 years of related experience.

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