Administrative Specialist Salary in the United States

Administrative Specialist Salary

How much does an Administrative Specialist make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Administrative Specialist in the United States is $55,983. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $50,239 to $63,790, with most professionals earning between $45,009 and $70,898.

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10th Percentile Administrative Specialist Salary $45,009 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Administrative Specialist Salary $50,239 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Administrative Specialist Salary $55,983 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Administrative Specialist Salary $63,790 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Administrative Specialist Salary $70,898 US April 01, 2025
25% $50,239 10% $45,009 90% $70,898 75% $63,790 $55,983 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is an Administrative Specialist ?

A person responsible for providing various kinds of administrative assistance is called the Administrative Assistant (Admin Assistant) or also sometimes an Administrative Support Specialist....

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  1. Down a level:

    Administrative Assistant II

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  2. This Job:

    Administrative Specialist

    3 - 5 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  3. Up a level:

    Administrative Assistant IV

    5 - 7 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Administrative Specialist in the United States. The base salary for Administrative Specialist ranges from $50,239 to $63,790 with the average base salary of $55,983. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $50,239 to $63,790 with the average total cash compensation of $55,983.

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