Administrative Assistant Salary in Australia
AU$60,300
per year
per hour
AU$27.90
per hour
per year
Administrative Assistant - Average Salary
The average salary for an Administrative Assistant is AU$60,300 per year (AU$27.90 per hour), which is AU$9,588 (-14%) lower than the national average salary in Australia.
An Administrative Assistant can expect an average starting salary of AU$42,246. The highest salaries can exceed AU$100,000.
An Administrative Assistant can expect an average starting salary of AU$42,246. The highest salaries can exceed AU$100,000.
AU$42,246
Low
AU$60,300
Average salary
AU$100,000
High
AU$21.38
Low
AU$27.90
Average salary
AU$42.70
High
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Administrative Assistant Salary Range
Among Administrative Assistants, Junior Administrative Assistants tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced workers like Senior Administrative Assistants enjoy the highest salaries.
Administrative Assistant - Salary Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Administrative Assistant | AU$75K/year | +25% |
| Junior Administrative Assistant | AU$43K/year | -28% |
Administrative Assistant - Pay by Experience Level in Australia
An Entry Level Administrative Assistant with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of AU$43,180 per year. A mid career Administrative Assistant with 4-9 years of experience earns an average compensation of about AU$56,400, while a Senior Administrative Assistant with 10-20 years of experience makes on average AU$75,400. Administrative Assistants with more than 20 years of experience earn AU$81,200 per year on average.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of an Administrative Assistant in Australia
| Late Career | ▲ +35% |
| Senior | ▲ +25% |
| Average Salary | AU$60,300/year |
| Mid Career | ▼ -6% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -28% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
92%
92%
Male
8%
8%
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The salary information presented on this page is based on all Administrative Assistant job advertisements published on Jobted Australia in the last 12 months. Please note the figures on this page are a guideline only.
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