Administrative Specialist Lead Salary in the United States

How much does an Administrative Specialist Lead make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Administrative Specialist Lead in the United States is $83,088 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $40.

However, an Administrative Specialist Lead's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $93,553
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $76,372 to $88,566
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $70,258
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Administrative Specialist Lead Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
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Weekly
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75th Percentile $88,566 $7,380 $1,703 $43
Average $83,088 $6,924 $1,598 $40
25th Percentile $76,372 $6,364 $1,469 $37
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Key Factors That Influence Administrative Specialist Lead Salaries

An Administrative Specialist Lead'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 Administrative Specialist Lead Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Administrative Specialist Lead'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): $64,059
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $81,946
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $94,711
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $126,042
  • Expert (over 8 years): $154,361
Levels Salary
Inclusion... Level Administrative Specialist Lead$64,059
Administr... Level Administrative Specialist Lead$81,946
Inclusion... Level Administrative Specialist Lead$94,711
Inclusion... Level Administrative Specialist Lead$126,042
Inclusion... Level Administrative Specialist Lead$154,361
$64,059 0 yr
$81,946 < 2 yrs
$94,711 2-4 yrs
$126,042 5-8 yrs
$154,361 > 8 yrs
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What Am I Worth?

How Do Administrative Specialist Lead 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 Administrative Specialist Leads. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $91,995.
  • California: $91,646.
  • Massachusetts: $90,424.

Top Paying Cities for Administrative Specialist Leads

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: $104,798
  • San Francisco: $103,651
  • Oakland: $101,467

What Skills Can Increase an Administrative Specialist Lead's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Initiative (Mentioned in 10.34% Job Postings): Taking decisive action and initiating plans independently to address problems, improve professional life, and achieve goals.
  • Community Development (Mentioned in 2.55% Job Postings): The United Nations defines community development as "a process where community members come together to take collective action and generate solutions to common problems." It is a broad concept, applied to the practices of civic leaders, activists, involved citizens, and professionals to improve various aspects of communities, typically aiming to build stronger and more resilient local communities. Community development is also understood as a professional discipline, and is defined by the International Association for Community Development (www.iacdglobal.org), the global network of community development practitioners and scholars, as "a practice-based profession and an academic discipline that promotes participative democracy, sustainable development, rights, economic opportunity, equality and social justice, through the organisation, education and empowerment of people within their communities, whether these be of locality, identity or interest, in urban and rural settings".
  • Employee Relations (Mentioned in 0.9% Job Postings): Establishing and managing all interactions with employees to achieve the goals of the organization.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Initiative 10.34%
Community Development 2.55%
Employee Relations 0.9%
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 Administrative Specialist Lead's salary.
  • Supplier Diversity: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Team Operations: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Succession Planning: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Supplier Diversity
$89,735
8%
Team Operations
$88,904
7%
Succession Planning
$86,411
4%
Alignment
$85,580
3%
Partnering
$85,580
3%
Insight
$84,749
2%
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Administrative Specialist Lead Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Administrative Specialist Lead roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Administrative Specialist Lead positions in Transportation or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Administrative Specialist Lead as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Administrative Specialist Lead

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense$99,705$48.020%
Biotechnology$99,705$48.020%
Energy & Utilities$99,705$48.020%
Financial Services$99,705$48.020%
Healthcare$99,705$48.020%

Administrative Specialist Lead Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Administrative Specialist Lead'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 August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Administrative Specialist Lead

Salaries for an Administrative Specialist Lead can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $76,763 in 2023 to around $74,651 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Administrative Specialist Lead salary trends, .

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    Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

    CFS | Columbus, OH

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FAQ about Administrative Specialist Lead

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Administrative Specialist Lead?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for Administrative Specialist Lead roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

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