What are the main factors that influence a Staff Assistant's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Staff Assistant's salary?

A Staff Assistant's salary grows with experience: an Office Services Assistant I (0-1 years)earns $38,851, an Staff Assistant (1-3 years)earns $45,660, an Office Services Assistant III (3-5 years)earns $57,984, an Office Services Assistant IV (5-7 years)earns $65,179, an Office Supervisor (7+ years)earns $72,766,

What are the highest paying states for a Staff Assistant?

Staff Assistant salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Staff Assistant roles are District of Columbia $50,381, California $50,190, Massachusetts $49,521. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Staff Assistant roles make?

Salaries for Staff Assistant level roles vary by specialization: Assistant Chief of Staff: $128,309; Assistant Staff Member: $92,228; Executive Staff Assistant: $85,769; Assistant Staff Scientist: $72,072; Staff Assistant II: $63,845.

Staff Assistant Salary in Delaware

How much does a Staff Assistant make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Staff Assistant in Delaware is $46,081 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $22.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $57,024
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $41,578 to $51,809
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $37,477

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Staff Assistant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$51,809	$4,317	$996	$25
Average	$46,081	$3,840	$886	$22
25th Percentile	$41,578	$3,465	$800	$20

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Key Factors That Influence Staff Assistant Salaries

A Staff 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 Staff Assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Staff 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:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $38,851
Early Career (1-2 years): $45,660
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $57,984
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $65,179
Expert (over 8 years): $72,766

Levels	Salary
Office Se... Level Staff Assistant	$38,851
Staff Ass... Level Staff Assistant	$45,660
Office Se... Level Staff Assistant	$57,984
Office Se... Level Staff Assistant	$65,179
Office Su... Level Staff Assistant	$72,766

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How Do Staff Assistant Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Staff Assistants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $50,381.
California: $50,190.
Massachusetts: $49,521.

District of Columbia $50,381 California $50,190 Massachusetts $49,521 Washington $49,339 New Jersey $49,321 Alaska $49,257 Connecticut $48,629 New York $48,374

Hawaii $47,560 Rhode Island $47,178 Maryland $46,918 Minnesota $46,563 Colorado $46,427 Illinois $46,381 Oregon $46,208 Delaware $46,081

New Hampshire $46,001 Virginia $45,822 Pennsylvania $45,298 Nevada $45,034 North Dakota $44,948 Michigan $44,811 Wisconsin $44,761 Vermont $44,661

Texas $44,384 Maine $44,366 Arizona $44,338 Ohio $44,306 Georgia $43,888 Indiana $43,678 Wyoming $43,637 Utah $43,574

Iowa $43,546 Kansas $43,328 Louisiana $43,264 North Carolina $43,242 Missouri $43,232 Florida $43,055 Montana $42,959 Nebraska $42,868

Kentucky $42,818 South Carolina $42,636 Tennessee $42,523 Idaho $42,477 New Mexico $42,145 Oklahoma $42,072 Alabama $41,804 South Dakota $41,353

Arkansas $41,108 West Virginia $40,976 Mississippi $40,580

Top Paying Cities for Staff 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:

Lincoln: $47,692
Little Creek: $47,250
Magnolia: $47,446

Lincoln, DE $47,692 Little Creek, DE $47,250 Magnolia, DE $47,446 Milford, DE $47,692 Marydel, DE $47,073 Millsboro, DE $47,692 Millville, DE $48,010 Milton, DE $47,692

Nassau, DE $47,692 Ocean View, DE $48,010 Rehoboth Beach, DE $48,010 Seaford, DE $47,191 Selbyville, DE $48,010 Smyrna, DE $47,018 Viola, DE $47,446 Woodside, DE $47,310

Bear, DE $46,673 Newark, DE $46,691 Claymont, DE $46,727 Delaware City, DE $46,691 Hockessin, DE $46,727 Kirkwood, DE $46,691 Middletown, DE $46,923 Montchanin, DE $46,727

New Castle, DE $46,727 Odessa, DE $46,987 Port Penn, DE $46,563 Rockland, DE $46,727 Saint Georges, DE $46,691 Townsend, DE $46,918 Winterthur, DE $46,727 Lewes, DE $47,692

Wilmington, DE $46,727 Dover, DE $47,228 Dover Afb, DE $47,337 Bethany Beach, DE $48,010 Bethel, DE $47,191 Bridgeville, DE $47,692 Camden Wyoming, DE $47,278 Cheswold, DE $47,118

Clayton, DE $47,000 Dagsboro, DE $48,010 Delmar, DE $47,191 Ellendale, DE $47,692 Felton, DE $47,692 Fenwick Island, DE $48,010 Frankford, DE $48,010 Frederica, DE $47,692

Georgetown, DE $47,692 Greenwood, DE $47,692 Harbeson, DE $47,692 Harrington, DE $47,692 Hartly, DE $46,977 Houston, DE $47,692 Kenton, DE $47,000 Laurel, DE $47,191

Yorklyn, DE $46,727

Staff Assistant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Staff 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.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

$41,578

Average $46,081/year

$51,809

$3,465

Average $3,840/month

$4,317

$800

Average $886/week

$996

$20

Average $22/hour

$25

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$51,809	$4,317	$996	$25
Average	$46,081	$3,840	$886	$22
25th Percentile	$41,578	$3,465	$800	$20

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