Financial Administrative Assistant Salary in the United States

How much does a Financial Administrative Assistant make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Financial Administrative Assistant in the United States is $140,429 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $68.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $160,305
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $131,613 to $150,833
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $123,586
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Financial Administrative Assistant Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $150,833 $12,569 $2,901 $73
Average $140,429 $11,702 $2,701 $68
25th Percentile $131,613 $10,968 $2,531 $63
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Key Factors That Influence Financial Administrative Assistant Salaries

A Financial Administrative 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 Do Financial Administrative 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 Financial Administrative Assistants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $155,483.
  • California: $154,893.
  • Massachusetts: $152,829.

Top Paying Cities for Financial Administrative 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: $177,123
  • San Francisco: $175,184
  • Oakland: $171,492

What Skills Can Increase a Financial Administrative Assistant's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 7.25% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Billing (Mentioned in 2.05% Job Postings): Billing refers to the aspect of banking, whereby someone is charged accurately for what item they purchased.
  • PowerPoint (Mentioned in 1.79% Job Postings): A computer software created by Microsoft which allows the user to create slides with recordings, narrations, transitions and other features in order to present information.
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Analysis 7.25%
Billing 2.05%
PowerPoint 1.79%
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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 Financial Administrative Assistant's salary.
  • Investment Banking: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • PowerPoint: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Stress Management: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Investment Banking
 $151,663
8%
PowerPoint
 $147,450
5%
Stress Management
 $147,450
5%
Partnering
 $146,046
4%
Budgeting
 $146,046
4%
Financial Modeling
 $146,046
4%
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How Education impacts a Financial Administrative Assistant's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Financial Administrative Assistants enter the field with a Bachelor'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 a Financial Administrative Assistant with a Bachelor's Degree is between $133,574 and $138,974).

Financial Administrative Assistant Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Financial Administrative Assistant
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.9%
High School 0.9%
Associates 1.9%
Bachelors 36.8%
Masters 56.6%
Doctorate 3.8%
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Financial Administrative Assistant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Financial Administrative 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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$131,613
Average $140,429/year
$150,833
$10,968
Average $11,702/month
$12,569
$2,531
Average $2,701/week
$2,901
$63
Average $68/hour
$73
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $150,833 $12,569 $2,901 $73
Average $140,429 $11,702 $2,701 $68
25th Percentile $131,613 $10,968 $2,531 $63

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Salary Trends for Financial Administrative Assistant

Salaries for a Financial Administrative Assistant can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $92,361 in 2023 to around $91,845 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Financial Administrative Assistant salary trends, .

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