What are the main factors that influence an Administrative Assistant and Helpdesk's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Administrative Assistant and Helpdesk?

The Biotechnology industry offers the highest average compensation for Administrative Assistant and Helpdesk roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change An Administrative Assistant and Helpdesk's salary?

An Administrative Assistant and Helpdesk's salary grows with experience: starting around $42,720 for beginners, reaching about $55,338 at mid-level, and approach $84,616 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Administrative Assistant and Helpdesk?

Administrative Assistant and Helpdesk salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Administrative Assistant and Helpdesk roles are District of Columbia $50,470, California $50,278, Massachusetts $49,608. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Administrative Assistant and Helpdesk roles make?

Salaries for Administrative Assistant and Helpdesk level roles vary by specialization: Administrative Assistant IV: $74,042; Administrative Assistant, Senior: $63,200; Administrative Assistant III: $63,124; Helpdesk: $60,133; Administrative Assistant General Administrative: $54,797.

Administrative Assistant and Helpdesk Salary in Georgia

How much does an Administrative Assistant and Helpdesk make in Georgia? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Administrative Assistant and Helpdesk in Georgia is $43,965 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $21.

However, an Administrative Assistant and Helpdesk's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $55,381
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $39,681 to $49,940
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $35,780

10% $35,780

50% (Median) $43,965

90% $55,381

Administrative Assistant and Helpdesk Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$49,940	$4,162	$960	$24
Average	$43,965	$3,664	$845	$21
25th Percentile	$39,681	$3,307	$763	$19

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Key Factors That Influence Administrative Assistant and Helpdesk Salaries

An Administrative Assistant and Helpdesk's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Administrative Assistant and Helpdesk Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Administrative Assistant and Helpdesk's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $42,720
Early Career (1-2 years): $48,064
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $55,338
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $73,690
Expert (over 8 years): $84,616

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Administrative Assistant and Helpdesk	less than 1 year	$42,720
Sales Assistant II	1-2 years	$48,064
Sales Assistant III	2-4 years	$55,338
Sales Assistant Team Leader	5-8 years	$73,690
Sales Support Supervisor	over 8 years	$84,616

How Do Administrative Assistant and Helpdesk Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Administrative Assistant and Helpdesks. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $50,470.
California: $50,278.
Massachusetts: $49,608.

District of Columbia $50,470 California $50,278 Massachusetts $49,608 Washington $49,426 New Jersey $49,408 Alaska $49,344 Connecticut $48,715 New York $48,460

Hawaii $47,644 Rhode Island $47,261 Maryland $47,001 Minnesota $46,645 Colorado $46,509 Illinois $46,463 Oregon $46,290 Delaware $46,162

New Hampshire $46,082 Virginia $45,902 Pennsylvania $45,378 Nevada $45,114 North Dakota $45,027 Michigan $44,891 Wisconsin $44,840 Vermont $44,740

Texas $44,462 Maine $44,444 Arizona $44,416 Ohio $44,385 Georgia $43,965 Indiana $43,756 Wyoming $43,714 Utah $43,651

Iowa $43,623 Kansas $43,405 Louisiana $43,341 North Carolina $43,318 Missouri $43,309 Florida $43,131 Montana $43,035 Nebraska $42,944

Kentucky $42,894 South Carolina $42,712 Tennessee $42,598 Idaho $42,552 New Mexico $42,219 Oklahoma $42,146 Alabama $41,877 South Dakota $41,426

Arkansas $41,180 West Virginia $41,048 Mississippi $40,651

Top Paying Cities for Administrative Assistant and Helpdesk

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Attapulgus: $40,768
Kennesaw: $43,965
Kingston: $41,924

Attapulgus, GA $40,768

Kennesaw, GA $43,965

Kingston, GA $41,924

Lebanon, GA $43,482

Lindale, GA $41,633

Marble Hill, GA $42,228

Mount Berry, GA $41,389

Mount Zion, GA $42,303

Nelson, GA $42,830

Rockmart, GA $42,817

Rome, GA $41,526

Roopville, GA $41,902

Rydal, GA $42,121

Shannon, GA $41,482

Silver Creek, GA $41,826

Talking Rock, GA $41,683

Tallapoosa, GA $41,901

Tate, GA $42,404

Taylorsville, GA $42,852

Temple, GA $43,084

Villa Rica, GA $43,401

Waco, GA $42,030

Waleska, GA $42,570

White, GA $42,701

Whitesburg, GA $43,135

Winston, GA $43,556

Woodstock, GA $43,812

Barnesville, GA $41,314

Brooks, GA $42,668

Concord, GA $41,587

Experiment, GA $42,767

Fairburn, GA $44,134

Fayetteville, GA $44,055

Flovilla, GA $41,528

Franklin, GA $41,530

Gay, GA $41,716

Glenn, GA $41,531

Grantville, GA $41,927

Greenville, GA $41,303

Griffin, GA $42,900

Hampton, GA $43,581

Haralson, GA $42,483

Hogansville, GA $41,467

Jackson, GA $42,063

Jenkinsburg, GA $42,500

Jonesboro, GA $44,221

Lagrange, GA $41,087

Manor, GA $40,484

Mershon, GA $40,472

Millwood, GA $40,474

Nahunta, GA $40,905

Nicholls, GA $40,521

Odum, GA $40,630

Offerman, GA $40,629

Patterson, GA $40,510

Saint Marys, GA $42,035

Screven, GA $40,501

Sea Island, GA $40,824

Saint George, GA $42,161

Surrency, GA $40,447

Waresboro, GA $40,628

Waverly, GA $41,206

Waynesville, GA $40,977

West Green, GA $40,489

White Oak, GA $41,291

Woodbine, GA $41,709

Valdosta, GA $40,654

Adel, GA $40,569

Alapaha, GA $40,486

Argyle, GA $40,618

Axson, GA $40,494

Barney, GA $40,508

Boston, GA $40,701

Cecil, GA $40,631

Dixie, GA $40,562

Du Pont, GA $40,428

Fargo, GA $40,638

Hahira, GA $40,592

Homerville, GA $40,520

Lakeland, GA $40,542

Lake Park, GA $40,594

Lenox, GA $40,486

Morven, GA $40,552

Nashville, GA $40,539

Naylor, GA $40,514

Pearson, GA $40,511

Quitman, GA $40,590

Ray City, GA $40,579

Sparks, GA $40,545

Statenville, GA $40,588

Stockton, GA $40,514

Willacoochee, GA $40,517

Moody A F B, GA $40,604

Albany, GA $40,095

Americus, GA $40,518

Andersonville, GA $40,504

Arabi, GA $40,318

Ashburn, GA $40,302

Baconton, GA $40,157

Barwick, GA $40,597

Berlin, GA $40,619

Locust Grove, GA $42,896

Bainbridge, GA $40,543

Blakely, GA $39,775

Bluffton, GA $40,170

Brinson, GA $40,454

Bronwood, GA $40,215

Cairo, GA $40,587

Calvary, GA $40,793

Cedar Springs, GA $39,559

Climax, GA $40,646

Coleman, GA $40,301

Colquitt, GA $40,396

Cuthbert, GA $40,375

Damascus, GA $40,238

Dawson, GA $40,226

Donalsonville, GA $40,361

Edison, GA $40,270

Fort Gaines, GA $40,153

Fowlstown, GA $40,750

Georgetown, GA $40,296

Iron City, GA $40,372

Jakin, GA $39,665

Leary, GA $40,187

Morgan, GA $40,200

Morris, GA $40,273

Newton, GA $40,272

Parrott, GA $40,366

Sasser, GA $40,163

Shellman, GA $40,327

Whigham, GA $40,627

Lovejoy, GA $43,758

Luthersville, GA $41,874

Mcdonough, GA $43,412

Meansville, GA $41,205

Milner, GA $41,673

Molena, GA $41,155

Moreland, GA $42,348

Morrow, GA $44,502

Newnan, GA $42,651

Orchard Hill, GA $41,901

Palmetto, GA $43,764

Peachtree City, GA $43,573

Red Oak, GA $44,531

Rex, GA $44,420

Riverdale, GA $44,389

Sargent, GA $42,802

Senoia, GA $42,679

Sharpsburg, GA $43,174

Stockbridge, GA $44,145

Sunny Side, GA $43,223

The Rock, GA $41,207

Thomaston, GA $40,996

Conley, GA $44,635

Turin, GA $42,933

Tyrone, GA $43,851

Union City, GA $44,287

Williamson, GA $42,028

Woodbury, GA $41,184

Ellenwood, GA $44,599

Zebulon, GA $41,584

Forest Park, GA $44,631

Stapleton, GA $41,432

Thomson, GA $41,495

Warrenton, GA $41,113

Waynesboro, GA $41,621

Wrens, GA $41,537

Augusta, GA $42,183

Abbeville, GA $40,538

North Metro, GA $44,062

Millen, GA $40,980

Mount Vernon, GA $40,479

Newington, GA $41,269

Norristown, GA $40,360

Nunez, GA $40,350

Oliver, GA $41,361

Portal, GA $40,672

Pulaski, GA $40,881

Adrian, GA $40,374

Allentown, GA $40,712

Bolingbroke, GA $40,868

Bonaire, GA $40,783

Butler, GA $40,639

Byromville, GA $40,522

Byron, GA $40,807

Cadwell, GA $40,518

Cordele, GA $40,516

Chauncey, GA $40,494

Chester, GA $40,655

Clinchfield, GA $40,641

Cochran, GA $40,701

Culloden, GA $40,965

Danville, GA $40,721

Davisboro, GA $40,749

Dexter, GA $40,633

Dry Branch, GA $40,804

Dublin, GA $40,670

Dudley, GA $40,650

Eastman, GA $40,590

Eatonton, GA $41,273

Elko, GA $40,634

East Dublin, GA $40,589

Centerville, GA $40,809

Forsyth, GA $41,098

Fort Valley, GA $40,744

Gordon, GA $40,782

Gray, GA $40,856

Haddock, GA $40,902

Hardwick, GA $40,720

Harrison, GA $40,515

Hawkinsville, GA $40,638

Helena, GA $40,539

Hillsboro, GA $40,999

Howard, GA $40,517

Ideal, GA $40,554

Irwinton, GA $40,723

Jeffersonville, GA $40,780

Jewell, GA $40,780

Juliette, GA $40,954

Kathleen, GA $40,759

Kite, GA $40,364

Knoxville, GA $40,770

Lilly, GA $40,634

Lizella, GA $40,850

Mc Intyre, GA $40,737

Mc Rae, GA $40,531

Marshallville, GA $40,674

Mauk, GA $40,480

Milledgeville, GA $40,738

Milan, GA $40,499

Montezuma, GA $40,594

Monticello, GA $41,410

Montrose, GA $40,691

Musella, GA $40,893

Oconee, GA $40,766

Oglethorpe, GA $40,597

Perry, GA $40,758

Pinehurst, GA $40,529

Pineview, GA $40,541

Pitts, GA $40,495

Rentz, GA $40,592

Reynolds, GA $40,654

Rhine, GA $40,481

Roberta, GA $40,885

Rochelle, GA $40,513

Rupert, GA $40,479

Sandersville, GA $40,753

Scotland, GA $40,590

Seville, GA $40,675

Shady Dale, GA $41,649

Smarr, GA $40,926

Sparta, GA $40,797

Warner Robins, GA $40,797

Comer, GA $40,838

Crawford, GA $40,956

Tennille, GA $40,647

Toomsboro, GA $40,644

Unadilla, GA $40,618

Vienna, GA $40,537

Warthen, GA $40,637

Wrightsville, GA $40,501

Yatesville, GA $41,054

Reidsville, GA $40,746

Rockledge, GA $40,427

Rocky Ford, GA $40,719

Sardis, GA $41,356

Soperton, GA $40,423

Statesboro, GA $41,116

Stillmore, GA $40,435

Sylvania, GA $40,795

Tarrytown, GA $40,403

Twin City, GA $40,378

Uvalda, GA $40,481

Vidalia, GA $40,512

Wadley, GA $40,761

Gainesville, GA $42,422

Chestnut Mountain, GA $42,863

Alto, GA $41,425

Baldwin, GA $41,186

Blairsville, GA $40,902

Blue Ridge, GA $41,059

Buford, GA $43,393

Bowersville, GA $41,296

Braselton, GA $42,867

Canon, GA $41,263

Carnesville, GA $41,114

Cherry Log, GA $41,049

Clarkesville, GA $40,981

Clayton, GA $41,098

Clermont, GA $41,811

Cleveland, GA $41,356

Commerce, GA $41,701

Cornelia, GA $41,315

Dahlonega, GA $41,781

Dawsonville, GA $42,381

Demorest, GA $41,136

Ellijay, GA $41,330

Dillard, GA $41,129

Eastanollee, GA $41,267

East Ellijay, GA $41,326

Epworth, GA $41,060

Flowery Branch, GA $43,028

Gillsville, GA $41,969

Habersham, GA $41,101

Helen, GA $40,839

Hiawassee, GA $40,857

Homer, GA $41,260

Hoschton, GA $42,856

Jefferson, GA $42,182

Lakemont, GA $41,044

Lavonia, GA $41,313

Lula, GA $41,774

Mc Caysville, GA $41,122

Martin, GA $41,291

Maysville, GA $41,810

Mineral Bluff, GA $40,985

Morganton, GA $40,951

Mountain City, GA $41,196

Mount Airy, GA $41,112

Murrayville, GA $42,070

Nicholson, GA $41,681

Oakwood, GA $42,839

Pendergrass, GA $42,301

Rabun Gap, GA $41,069

Sautee Nacoochee, GA $40,906

Suches, GA $41,044

Tallulah Falls, GA $41,180

Talmo, GA $42,333

Tiger, GA $41,078

Toccoa, GA $41,235

Turnerville, GA $41,153

Wiley, GA $41,195

Young Harris, GA $40,886

Toccoa Falls, GA $41,317

Athens, GA $41,675

Macon, GA $40,838

Allenhurst, GA $41,490

Bloomingdale, GA $42,218

Clyo, GA $41,620

Crescent, GA $41,255

Darien, GA $41,046

Eden, GA $42,073

Ellabell, GA $41,934

Fleming, GA $41,909

Hinesville, GA $41,603

Guyton, GA $41,879

Fort Stewart, GA $41,628

Ludowici, GA $41,192

Meldrim, GA $42,152

Meridian, GA $41,151

Midway, GA $41,831

Pembroke, GA $41,572

Pooler, GA $42,374

Riceboro, GA $41,555

Richmond Hill, GA $42,103

Rincon, GA $42,125

Sapelo Island, GA $41,082

Tybee Island, GA $42,250

Springfield, GA $41,744

Townsend, GA $41,194

Walthourville, GA $41,466

Savannah, GA $42,374

Swainsboro, GA $40,401

Ailey, GA $40,453

Alamo, GA $40,502

Alston, GA $40,489

Bartow, GA $40,644

Bellville, GA $40,938

Brooklet, GA $41,547

Claxton, GA $41,051

Cobbtown, GA $40,564

Collins, GA $40,679

Daisy, GA $41,258

Dover, GA $41,012

Garfield, GA $40,648

Girard, GA $41,398

Glennville, GA $40,968

Glenwood, GA $40,449

Hagan, GA $41,170

Louisville, GA $41,111

Lyons, GA $40,465

Manassas, GA $40,883

Metter, GA $40,600

Midville, GA $40,788

Waycross, GA $40,690

Atlanta, GA $44,635

Ty Ty, GA $40,386

Arlington, GA $40,208

Cumming, GA $43,085

Decatur, GA $44,635

Lithonia, GA $44,352

Snellville, GA $44,096

Lawrenceville, GA $43,791

Lilburn, GA $44,282

Loganville, GA $43,626

Oxford, GA $43,533

Mansfield, GA $42,311

Newborn, GA $41,951

Porterdale, GA $43,197

Pine Lake, GA $44,635

Redan, GA $44,476

Roswell, GA $44,122

Scottdale, GA $44,635

Smyrna, GA $44,635

Stone Mountain, GA $44,632

Tucker, GA $44,623

Brookfield, GA $40,582

Camilla, GA $40,331

Chula, GA $40,413

Cobb, GA $40,311

Coolidge, GA $40,542

Cotton, GA $40,382

De Soto, GA $40,255

Doerun, GA $40,226

Ellenton, GA $40,589

Enigma, GA $40,503

Fitzgerald, GA $40,568

Funston, GA $40,380

Hartsfield, GA $40,379

Thomasville, GA $40,616

Irwinville, GA $40,467

Leesburg, GA $40,125

Leslie, GA $40,315

Meigs, GA $40,513

Moultrie, GA $40,511

Mystic, GA $40,503

Norman Park, GA $40,468

Oakfield, GA $40,169

Ochlocknee, GA $40,564

Ocilla, GA $40,528

Omega, GA $40,452

Pavo, GA $40,520

Pelham, GA $40,549

Plains, GA $40,435

Poulan, GA $40,221

Putney, GA $40,095

Rebecca, GA $40,408

Sale City, GA $40,282

Smithville, GA $40,256

Sumner, GA $40,261

Sycamore, GA $40,377

Sylvester, GA $40,171

Tifton, GA $40,437

Duluth, GA $44,062

Acworth, GA $43,716

Adairsville, GA $41,691

Aragon, GA $42,126

Armuchee, GA $41,442

Austell, GA $44,380

Ball Ground, GA $43,002

Bowdon, GA $41,840

Bowdon Junction, GA $42,521

Bremen, GA $42,655

Clarkdale, GA $44,292

Carrollton, GA $42,721

Buchanan, GA $42,191

Canton, GA $43,284

Cartersville, GA $42,704

Lithia Springs, GA $44,370

Cassville, GA $42,537

Cave Spring, GA $41,303

Cedartown, GA $41,784

Mableton, GA $44,635

Powder Springs, GA $44,094

Coosa, GA $41,087

Dallas, GA $43,447

Douglasville, GA $44,024

Emerson, GA $43,341

Esom Hill, GA $41,556

Fairmount, GA $41,835

Felton, GA $42,148

Hiram, GA $43,883

Holly Springs, GA $43,607

Arnoldsville, GA $41,280

Bethlehem, GA $43,080

Bishop, GA $42,037

Bogart, GA $42,249

Bostwick, GA $42,094

Bowman, GA $41,099

Buckhead, GA $41,209

Carlton, GA $40,663

Colbert, GA $41,130

Avondale Estates, GA $44,635

Norcross, GA $44,354

Alpharetta, GA $43,728

Marietta, GA $44,353

Auburn, GA $43,197

Conyers, GA $43,971

Covington, GA $42,934

Grayson, GA $43,787

Jersey, GA $43,294

Dacula, GA $43,411

Clarkston, GA $44,635

Suwanee, GA $43,746

Social Circle, GA $42,577

Crawfordville, GA $40,911

Warwick, GA $40,227

Danielsville, GA $41,049

Dewy Rose, GA $41,158

Elberton, GA $41,081

Farmington, GA $41,832

Franklin Springs, GA $41,203

Good Hope, GA $42,256

Greensboro, GA $40,883

Hartwell, GA $41,340

High Shoals, GA $42,125

Hull, GA $41,352

Ila, GA $41,168

Lexington, GA $40,654

Madison, GA $41,698

Monroe, GA $42,928

Rayle, GA $40,818

Royston, GA $41,172

Rutledge, GA $42,087

Sharon, GA $41,100

Siloam, GA $40,770

Statham, GA $42,381

Stephens, GA $40,964

Tignall, GA $41,026

Union Point, GA $40,776

Maxeys, GA $40,925

Washington, GA $41,131

Watkinsville, GA $41,719

White Plains, GA $40,740

Winder, GA $42,806

Winterville, GA $41,332

Calhoun, GA $41,553

Chatsworth, GA $41,382

Chickamauga, GA $41,268

Cisco, GA $41,091

Cohutta, GA $41,227

Crandall, GA $41,144

Dalton, GA $41,319

Eton, GA $41,329

Flintstone, GA $41,380

Graysville, GA $41,359

La Fayette, GA $41,199

Lyerly, GA $41,257

Menlo, GA $41,053

Oakman, GA $41,463

Plainville, GA $41,519

Ranger, GA $41,440

Resaca, GA $41,459

Ringgold, GA $41,324

Rising Fawn, GA $41,305

Rock Spring, GA $41,286

Rocky Face, GA $41,218

Rossville, GA $41,394

Fort Oglethorpe, GA $41,383

Sugar Valley, GA $41,389

Summerville, GA $41,323

Lookout Mountain, GA $41,379

Tennga, GA $41,129

Trenton, GA $41,332

Trion, GA $41,303

Tunnel Hill, GA $41,266

Varnell, GA $41,247

Wildwood, GA $41,358

Appling, GA $41,800

Avera, GA $41,025

Blythe, GA $41,880

Boneville, GA $41,628

Camak, GA $41,269

Dearing, GA $41,678

Evans, GA $42,025

Gibson, GA $41,117

Gough, GA $41,402

Gracewood, GA $42,183

Grovetown, GA $41,979

Harlem, GA $41,819

Hephzibah, GA $42,014

Keysville, GA $41,692

Lincolnton, GA $41,463

Matthews, GA $41,681

Mesena, GA $41,387

Mitchell, GA $40,855

Norwood, GA $41,031

Wray, GA $40,482

Box Springs, GA $40,379

Buena Vista, GA $40,399

Cataula, GA $40,339

Cusseta, GA $40,363

Ellaville, GA $40,503

Ellerslie, GA $40,345

Fortson, GA $40,321

Geneva, GA $40,431

Hamilton, GA $40,355

Junction City, GA $40,498

Louvale, GA $40,354

Lumpkin, GA $40,384

Manchester, GA $40,910

Midland, GA $40,323

Omaha, GA $40,364

Pine Mountain, GA $40,646

Pine Mountain Valley, GA $40,566

Preston, GA $40,407

Richland, GA $40,393

Shiloh, GA $40,655

Talbotton, GA $40,696

Upatoi, GA $40,347

Warm Springs, GA $40,866

Waverly Hall, GA $40,372

Weston, GA $40,349

West Point, GA $40,560

Woodland, GA $40,809

Columbus, GA $40,300

Fort Benning, GA $40,319

Jasper, GA $42,148

Perkins, GA $41,197

Alma, GA $40,529

Ambrose, GA $40,514

Baxley, GA $40,519

Blackshear, GA $40,570

Bristol, GA $40,474

Broxton, GA $40,516

Brunswick, GA $41,129

Saint Simons Island, GA $40,917

Jekyll Island, GA $41,211

Denton, GA $40,479

Douglas, GA $40,618

Folkston, GA $41,221

Hazlehurst, GA $40,529

Hoboken, GA $40,865

Hortense, GA $40,618

Jacksonville, GA $40,450

Jesup, GA $40,724

Kings Bay, GA $42,082

Kingsland, GA $42,088

Lumber City, GA $40,466

Administrative Assistant and Helpdesk Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Administrative Assistant and Helpdesk roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 55% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Financial Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Administrative Assistant and Helpdesk positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Administrative Assistant and Helpdesk as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Administrative Assistant and Helpdesk

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology	$52,758	$25.0	20%
Financial Services	$52,758	$25.0	20%
Pharmaceuticals	$52,758	$25.0	20%
Software & Networking	$52,758	$25.0	20%
Telecom	$52,758	$25.0	20%

Administrative Assistant and Helpdesk Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Administrative Assistant and Helpdesk's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$39,681

Average $43,965/year

$49,940

$3,307

Average $3,664/month

$4,162

$763

Average $845/week

$960

$19

Average $21/hour

$24

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$49,940	$4,162	$960	$24
Average	$43,965	$3,664	$845	$21
25th Percentile	$39,681	$3,307	$763	$19

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