Know your market value with insights across roles — from individual contributors to executive pay and overall company compensation trends.
Access a suite of powerful calculators to make data-driven career decisions.
Automate pay cycles, manage job architectures, and ensure pay equity with AI-powered compensation platforms.
Access validated salary benchmarks, labor market trends, and minimum wage data to stay competitive.
Participate in and purchase industry-specific salary surveys to obtain the most accurate, peer-reported pay data.
As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Project Administrative Assistant in Virginia is $52,218 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $25.
However, a Project Administrative Assistant's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:
Compensation Planning
Develop a Job Description
Pay Equity
2026 Compensation Trend
Smart Recruiting
AI-Powered Talent
Project Administrative Assistant Salaries by Percentile
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $57,734 | $4,811 | $1,110 | $28 |
| Average | $52,218 | $4,352 | $1,004 | $25 |
| 25th Percentile | $46,448 | $3,871 | $893 | $22 |
Curtis Contracting, Inc. - West Point, VA
Hepco - Norfolk, VA
Virginia Department of Transportation - Suffolk, VA
STI - Richmond, VA
A Project 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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.
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 Project Administrative Assistants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:
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:
For Project Administrative Assistant roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 65% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Internet sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Project Administrative Assistant positions in Transportation or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Project Administrative Assistant as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.
| Industry Sector | Average Annual Salary | Average Hourly Rate | Pay vs.Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biotechnology | $65,273 | $31.0 | 25% |
| Internet | $62,662 | $30.0 | 20% |
| Software & Networking | $62,662 | $30.0 | 20% |
| Energy & Utilities | $60,051 | $29.0 | 15% |
| Aerospace & Defense | $57,440 | $28.0 | 10% |
Understanding how a Project 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.
| Annual Salary | Monthly Pay | Weekly Pay | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75th Percentile | $57,734 | $4,811 | $1,110 | $28 |
| Average | $52,218 | $4,352 | $1,004 | $25 |
| 25th Percentile | $46,448 | $3,871 | $893 | $22 |
Ready to take the next step in your career? Browse thousands of current Project Administrative Assistant job openings on our job board. Use the search bar below to find your perfect match.
The Leading Niche
Arlington, VA
The Leading Niche | Arlington, VA
The Administrative Support / Project Information Specialist provides comprehensive administrative, operational, and records support to the Information Reso... more
7 Days Ago
C and B Contracting Specialist LLC
Evington, VA
C and B Contracting Specialist LLC | Evington, VA
Job Description:The Administrative Assistant serves as the primary contact and coordinator of communications and responsibilities of the business partners ... more
3 Days Ago
Poets Walk of Warrenton
Warrenton, VA
Poets Walk of Warrenton | Warrenton, VA
Experience required.At Priority Life Care (PLC), we believe everyone deserves dignity, compassion, and respect, including our coworkers.If you are looking ... more
3 Days Ago
Our Lady of the Valley Retirement Community
Roanoke, VA
Our Lady of the Valley Retirement Community | Roanoke, VA
Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm Supervision and Direction:The Administrative Assistant receives general supervision and direction from the Administrator and wi... more
3 Days Ago
Olgoonik Corporation
Alexandria, VA
Olgoonik Corporation | Alexandria, VA
Olgoonik is an Equal Opportunity Employer Overview:The Office of Legislative and Public Affairs (OLPA) is requesting a contractor to provide administrative... more
3 Days Ago
FUNCTION ENTERPRISES, INC.
Springfield, VA
FUNCTION ENTERPRISES, INC. | Springfield, VA
About Us. Founded in 1983, we are a legacy commercial construction company specializing in commercial roofing and waste management/trucking services. Under... more
7 Days Ago
Get a Salary Increase
Analyze the market and your qualifications to negotiate your salary with confidence.
Search Job Openings
Search thousands of open positions to find your next opportunity.
Adjust Employee Salary
Individualize employee pay based on unique job requirements and personal qualifications.
Price My Industry Jobs
Get the latest market price for benchmark jobs and jobs in your industry.
Use Salary.com's Cost of Living Calculator to find out what income you need to maintain your standard of living in a different city and how much more or less money you need to budget for basic expenses.
Explore Cost of Living CalculatorSalary.com experts will help you thrive your workplaces.
Salary.com provides salary survey data for thousands of industry Jobs.
Salary.com salary estimates, histograms, trends, and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third-party data sources. We also provide multiple percentiles of salary information for your reference, click here to know Why the Salary Midpoint Formula Is Crucial to Getting Pay Equity Right. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.
Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:
