Administrative Assistant Salary in Chicago, IL
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The median administrative assistant in the Chicago area earns $50,440 a year ($24.25 an hour), 6% above the U.S. median ($47,540) and 4% above the Illinois median ($48,310). Half of the 50,190 administrative assistants there earn between $42,260 and $62,970.
| Annual pay | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $34,300 | $31,930 | $33,280 |
| 25th percentile | $42,260 | $39,050 | $38,830 |
| Median | $50,440 | $48,310 | $47,540 |
| 75th percentile | $62,970 | $61,180 | $58,000 |
| 90th percentile | $78,820 | $76,790 | $66,350 |
| Average | $54,630 | $52,070 | $49,350 |
| Jobs | 50,190 | 74,280 | 1,706,790 |
Chicago, IL ranks 15th for administrative assistant pay among the 49 of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas where it is published. Highest: San Jose, CA ($62,940).
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Check my payAdministrative assistant pay in other cities
- San Jose, CA: $62,940
- San Francisco, CA: $62,110
- Seattle, WA: $60,230
- Boston, MA: $59,330
- Hartford, CT: $55,940
- San Diego, CA: $55,380
- Portland, OR: $55,360
- Sacramento, CA: $55,020
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Similar jobs in Chicago, IL
- Medical Secretary: $47,680
- Executive Assistant: $77,770
- Customer Service Representative: $47,100
- Office Clerk: $46,330
- Office Manager: $71,730
- Bookkeeper: $51,440
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.