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Administrative Specialist salaries

Pay ranges employers published in 697 open job postings for Administrative Specialist roles at 341 companies, updated Nov 14, 2026.

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Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD; 3 more postings in CAD (median CA$45.4K), 2 more postings in EUR, 2 more postings in SGD. How these figures are made

Pay distribution

Administrative Specialist: postings by posted pay689 postings by the midpoint of their pay range, in 12 bands from $35K to $95K. Median $52.8K; middle half $44.2K–$70.3K.Median $52.8K$35K$95K

Postings per pay band: $35K–$40K: 96; $40K–$45K: 124; $45K–$50K: 83; $50K–$55K: 84; $55K–$60K: 62; $60K–$65K: 39; $65K–$70K: 26; $70K–$75K: 54; $75K–$80K: 41; $80K–$85K: 29; $85K–$90K: 16; $90K–$95K: 35.

Pay by level

  1. Entry level$49.6K median, $46.3K–$54K typical, 63 postingsEntry level: middle half $46.3K–$54K, median $49.6K
  2. Mid level$53.2K median, $44.2K–$71K typical, 538 postingsMid level: middle half $44.2K–$71K, median $53.2K
  3. Senior$53.5K median, $39.9K–$64.1K typical, 75 postingsSenior: middle half $39.9K–$64.1K, median $53.5K
  4. Staff$41.9K median, $41.8K–$105K typical, 8 postingsStaff: middle half $41.8K–$105K, median $41.9K
  5. Principal$85.5K median, $85K–$86.1K typical, 3 postingsPrincipal: middle half $85K–$86.1K, median $85.5K

Companies hiring

  1. Department of the Army$79.8K median, $72.5K–$81.2K typical, 31 postingsDepartment of the Army: middle half $72.5K–$81.2K, median $79.8K
  2. State of Arkansas$44.2K median, $44.2K–$44.2K typical, 19 postingsState of Arkansas: middle half $44.2K–$44.2K, median $44.2K
  3. Stateofark$44.2K median, $44.2K–$44.2K typical, 16 postingsStateofark: middle half $44.2K–$44.2K, median $44.2K
  4. Sarasota County Government$19.05/hr ($39.6K/yr) median, $18.33–$20.84/hr typical, 13 postingsSarasota County Government: middle half $18.33–$20.84/hr, median $19.05/hr ($39.6K/yr)

Top-paying companies

  1. NAVWAR · $122K median, 11 postings
  2. U.S. Navy · $122K median, 4 postings
  3. Commander, Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWARSYSCOM) · $122K median, 3 postings
  4. Farm Service Agency · $90.9K median, 4 postings

By location

  1. United States$52.8K median, $44.2K–$69.7K typical, 652 postingsUnited States: middle half $44.2K–$69.7K, median $52.8K
  2. North Carolina$49.6K median, $46.6K–$54.1K typical, 53 postingsNorth Carolina: middle half $46.6K–$54.1K, median $49.6K
  3. Florida$21.50/hr ($44.7K/yr) median, $20.43–$23.08/hr typical, 49 postingsFlorida: middle half $20.43–$23.08/hr, median $21.50/hr ($44.7K/yr)
  4. Maryland$70K median, $58.4K–$76K typical, 45 postingsMaryland: middle half $58.4K–$76K, median $70K
  5. Remote$51.5K median, $44.8K–$61.8K typical, 15 postingsRemote: middle half $44.8K–$61.8K, median $51.5K

Remote vs on-site

Remote: $51.5K median, $44.8K–$61.8K typical, from 15 postings. On-site: $58.2K median, $46.6K–$75.5K typical, from 235 postings.

By years of experience

  1. 2–4 years$56.7K median, $53.3K–$69.5K typical, 7 postings2–4 years: middle half $53.3K–$69.5K, median $56.7K

Newest Administrative Specialist postings

  1. ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST II (SR-22) [2 vacancies]City and County of Honolulu · Kapolei, HI · $5,527–$6,468/mo · Posted Nov 14, 2026
  2. Administrative Specialist 2 (Operations)New Jersey Courts · Freehold, NJ · $54.4K–$89.2K/yr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
  3. Administrative Specialist - Mequon Campus (MATC Employees Only)Milwaukee Area Technical College · Mequon, WI · $21.69–$27.12/hr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
  4. Administrative Specialist - College of LawFlorida International University · Miami, FL · $46K–$50K/yr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
  5. Administrative SpecialistUniversity of North Texas · Denton, TX · $33.3K/yr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
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Questions and answers

How much does a Administrative Specialist make?

The median posted base pay for Administrative Specialist jobs is $52.8K a year, from 697 job postings with pay at 341 companies.

What is the typical Administrative Specialist pay range?

The middle half of postings list $44.2K–$70.3K. The top 10% list $81.2K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $37.4K or less.

Which companies pay the most for Administrative Specialist jobs?

By median posted pay: NAVWAR ($122K), U.S. Navy ($122K), Commander, Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWARSYSCOM) ($122K).

How does Administrative Specialist pay change with level?

Median posted pay by level read from job titles: Entry level $49.6K, Mid level $53.2K, Senior $53.5K, Staff $41.9K, Principal $85.5K.

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