Administrative Support Executive Salary in the United States

How much does an Administrative Support Executive make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Administrative Support Executive in the United States is $90,438 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $43.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $111,414
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $80,944 to $101,418
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $72,299
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Administrative Support Executive Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
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Weekly
Pay
Hourly
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75th Percentile $101,418 $8,452 $1,950 $49
Average $90,438 $7,537 $1,739 $43
25th Percentile $80,944 $6,745 $1,557 $39
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Key Factors That Influence Administrative Support Executive Salaries

An Administrative Support Executive'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Administrative Support Executive Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Administrative Support Executive'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): $63,145
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $73,261
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $88,151
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $99,638
  • Expert (over 8 years): $119,490
Levels Salary
Executive... Level Administrative Support Executive$63,145
Executive... Level Administrative Support Executive$73,261
Administr... Level Administrative Support Executive$88,151
Executive... Level Administrative Support Executive$99,638
Executive... Level Administrative Support Executive$119,490
$63,145 0 yr
$73,261 < 2 yrs
$88,151 2-4 yrs
$99,638 5-8 yrs
$119,490 > 8 yrs
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How Do Administrative Support Executive 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 Support Executives. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $100,133.
  • California: $99,753.
  • Massachusetts: $98,424.

Top Paying Cities for Administrative Support Executives

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: $114,070
  • San Francisco: $112,821
  • Oakland: $110,443

What Skills Can Increase an Administrative Support Executive's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Scheduling (Mentioned in 6.72% Job Postings): Scheduling is the process of arranging, controlling and optimizing work and workloads in a production process or manufacturing process.
  • Microsoft Excel (Mentioned in 1.61% Job Postings): Microsoft Excel is a spreadsheet developed by Microsoft for Windows, macOS, Android and iOS. It features calculation or computation capabilities, graphing tools, pivot tables, and a macro programming language called Visual Basic for Applications.
  • Catering (Mentioned in 1.09% Job Postings): Catering is the business of providing food service at a remote site or a site such as a hotel, hospital, pub, aircraft, cruise ship, park, festival, filming location or film studio.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Scheduling 6.72%
Microsoft Excel 1.61%
Catering 1.09%
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 Support Executive's salary.
  • Logistics: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Innovation: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Logistics
$94,056
4%
Analysis
$94,056
4%
Innovation
$93,151
3%
Project Management
$93,151
3%
Collaboration
$93,151
3%
Onboarding
$93,151
3%
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Administrative Support Executive Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Administrative Support Executive roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 80% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Financial Services and Pharmaceuticals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Administrative Support Executive positions in Telecom or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Administrative Support Executive as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Administrative Support Executive

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services$117,570$57.030%
Pharmaceuticals$117,570$57.030%
Biotechnology$113,048$54.025%
Insurance$108,526$52.020%
Energy & Utilities$106,717$51.018%

How Education impacts an Administrative Support Executive's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Administrative Support Executives enter the field with a Associate's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Administrative Support Executive with a Associate's Degree is between $85,896 and $91,763).

Administrative Support Executive Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Administrative Support Executive
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.0%
High School 26.3%
Associates 19.2%
Bachelors 46.2%
Masters 6.9%
Doctorate 0.2%
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Administrative Support Executive Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Administrative Support Executive'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 Support Executive

Salaries for an Administrative Support Executive can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $78,103 in 2023 to around $75,516 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Administrative Support Executive salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Administrative Support Executive Over Time

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2023
$78,103
2024
$76,281
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$75,516
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    Columbus, OH

    Electrosoft | Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

    Franklin County Court of Common Pleas | Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

    Defense Finance and Accounting Service | Columbus, OH

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  • Columbus Staffing

    Columbus, OH

    Columbus Staffing | Columbus, OH

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  • Nationwide Children's Hospital

    Columbus, OH

    Nationwide Children's Hospital | Columbus, OH

    Overview:Job Description Summary:Schedules surgeries, coordinates with patients, physicians, and hospital staff to ensure efficient and timely surgical pro... more

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  • Nationwide Children's Hospital

    Columbus, OH

    Nationwide Children's Hospital | Columbus, OH

    Overview:FT, Benefits Eligible, M-F 8:00am-4:30pmONSITE:Livingston Orthopedic Surgery Center (405 Butterfly Gardens)Supports 1 ortho physicianValid Ohio dr... more

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FAQ about Administrative Support Executive

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Administrative Support Executive?

The Financial Services industry offers the highest average compensation for Administrative Support Executive roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

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