Branch Assistant Salary in the United States

How much does a Branch Assistant make in the United States?

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for a Branch Assistant in the United States is $38,582 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $19.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $43,917
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $35,324 to $41,375
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $32,358
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Branch Assistant Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $41,375 $3,448 $796 $20
Average $38,582 $3,215 $742 $19
25th Percentile $35,324 $2,944 $679 $17
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Key Factors That Influence Branch Assistant Salaries

A Branch 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Branch Assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Branch 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): $38,809
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $43,579
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $48,763
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $60,780
  • Expert (over 8 years): $71,889
Levels Salary
Branch As... Level Branch Assistant$38,809
Consumer ... Level Branch Assistant$43,579
Consumer ... Level Branch Assistant$48,763
Consumer ... Level Branch Assistant$60,780
Consumer ... Level Branch Assistant$71,889
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$43,579 < 2 yrs
$48,763 2-4 yrs
$60,780 5-8 yrs
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How Do Branch 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 Branch Assistants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $42,718.
  • California: $42,556.
  • Massachusetts: $41,989.

Top Paying Cities for Branch 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: $48,664
  • San Francisco: $48,185
  • Oakland: $47,117

What Skills Can Increase a Branch Assistant's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 12.18% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Microsoft Office (Mentioned in 2.83% Job Postings): Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed by Microsoft for business use. You can create documents containing text and images, work with data in spreadsheets and databases, create presentations and posters.
  • Consumer Service (Mentioned in 1.61% Job Postings): Consumer services are intangible products or actions that are typically produced and consumed simultaneously. Common examples of consumer services are haircuts, auto repairs, and landscaping.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 12.18%
Microsoft Office 2.83%
Consumer Service 1.61%
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 a Branch Assistant's salary.
  • Innovation: Can increase your salary by up to 81%.
  • Collaborating: Can increase your salary by up to 52%.
  • KPI: Can increase your salary by up to 29%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Innovation
$69,834
81%
Collaborating
$58,645
52%
KPI
$49,771
29%
Teamwork
$43,598
13%
Attention to Detail
$42,826
11%
Listening
$42,826
11%
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How Education impacts a Branch Assistant's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Branch Assistants enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Branch Assistant with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $38,666 and $40,209).

Branch Assistant Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Branch Assistant
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.5%
High School 50.0%
Associates 14.7%
Bachelors 29.4%
Masters 4.4%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Branch Assistant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Branch 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 February 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Branch Assistant

Salaries for a Branch Assistant can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $39,100 in 2023 to around $38,226 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Branch Assistant salary trends, .

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