As of August 01, 2025, the average annual salary for Administrative Specialist in Los Angeles, CA is $62,339, equivalent to $30 per hour, $1,199 weekly, or $5,195 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Administrative Specialist in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Administrative Specialist in Los Angeles, CA vary widely, spanning from $50,271 to $75,719. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($56,022) and 75th percentile ($69,342), while top earners (90th percentile) make $75,719 per year. This $13,320 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Accounting, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Los Angeles Administrative Specialist often earn 0.4% higher than national averages. However, Los Angeles currently ranks 76 statewide for Administrative Specialist job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like Business Services to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Administrative Specialist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Administrative Specialist Salary $50,271 Los Angeles, CA August 01, 2025
25th Percentile Administrative Specialist Salary $56,022 Los Angeles, CA August 01, 2025
50th Percentile Administrative Specialist Salary $62,339 Los Angeles, CA August 01, 2025
75th Percentile Administrative Specialist Salary $69,342 Los Angeles, CA August 01, 2025
90th Percentile Administrative Specialist Salary $75,719 Los Angeles, CA August 01, 2025
25% $56,022 10% $50,271 90% $75,719 75% $69,342 $62,339 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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