What are the main factors that influence an Administrative Assistant/Counselor'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/Counselor?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for Administrative Assistant/Counselor roles, with salaries approximately 15% above the market median.

How does experience change An Administrative Assistant/Counselor's salary?

An Administrative Assistant/Counselor's salary grows with experience: starting around $43,244 for beginners, reaching about $46,023 at mid-level, and approach $47,784 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Administrative Assistant/Counselor?

Administrative Assistant/Counselor salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Administrative Assistant/Counselor roles are District of Columbia $49,772, California $49,583, Massachusetts $48,923. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Administrative Assistant/Counselor roles make?

Salaries for Administrative Assistant/Counselor level roles vary by specialization: Chief Administrative Officer: $311,056; Administrative Lawyer: $167,456; Administrative Director: $162,799; Administrative Manager: $132,199; Administrative Specialist: $56,437.

Administrative Assistant/Counselor Salary in Virginia

How much does an Administrative Assistant/Counselor make in Virginia? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Administrative Assistant/Counselor in Virginia is $45,268 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $22.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $53,921
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $41,210 to $49,797
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $37,515

10% $37,515

50% (Median) $45,268

90% $53,921

Administrative Assistant/Counselor Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$49,797	$4,150	$958	$24
Average	$45,268	$3,772	$871	$22
25th Percentile	$41,210	$3,434	$792	$20

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Key Factors That Influence Administrative Assistant/Counselor Salaries

An Administrative Assistant/Counselor'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/Counselor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Administrative Assistant/Counselor'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): $43,244
Early Career (1-2 years): $44,197
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $46,023
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $47,596
Expert (over 8 years): $47,784

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Administrative Assistant/Counselor	less than 1 year	$43,244
Early Career Level Administrative Assistant/Counselor	1-2 years	$44,197
Mid-Level Level Administrative Assistant/Counselor	2-4 years	$46,023
Senior-Level Level Administrative Assistant/Counselor	5-8 years	$47,596
Expert Level Administrative Assistant/Counselor	over 8 years	$47,784

How Do Administrative Assistant/Counselor 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/Counselors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $49,772.
California: $49,583.
Massachusetts: $48,923.

District of Columbia $49,772 California $49,583 Massachusetts $48,923 Washington $48,743 New Jersey $48,725 Alaska $48,662 Connecticut $48,042 New York $47,790

Hawaii $46,985 Rhode Island $46,608 Maryland $46,351 Minnesota $46,001 Colorado $45,866 Illinois $45,821 Oregon $45,650 Delaware $45,524

New Hampshire $45,445 Virginia $45,268 Pennsylvania $44,751 Nevada $44,490 North Dakota $44,405 Michigan $44,270 Wisconsin $44,221 Vermont $44,122

Texas $43,847 Maine $43,829 Arizona $43,802 Ohio $43,771 Georgia $43,357 Indiana $43,151 Wyoming $43,110 Utah $43,047

Iowa $43,020 Kansas $42,805 Louisiana $42,742 North Carolina $42,719 Missouri $42,710 Florida $42,535 Montana $42,440 Nebraska $42,351

Kentucky $42,301 South Carolina $42,121 Tennessee $42,009 Idaho $41,964 New Mexico $41,636 Oklahoma $41,564 Alabama $41,299 South Dakota $40,854

Arkansas $40,611 West Virginia $40,480 Mississippi $40,089

Top Paying Cities for Administrative Assistant/Counselor

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:

Ivanhoe: $41,631
Lambsburg: $41,720
Laurel Fork: $41,767

Ivanhoe, VA $41,631

Lambsburg, VA $41,720

Laurel Fork, VA $41,767

Marion, VA $41,414

Max Meadows, VA $41,697

Meadowview, VA $41,041

Mouth Of Wilson, VA $41,374

Rocky Gap, VA $41,397

Ruther Glen, VA $43,668

Sealston, VA $44,797

Sharps, VA $43,476

Spotsylvania, VA $44,076

Sparta, VA $43,845

Stafford, VA $46,091

Stratford, VA $44,326

Tappahannock, VA $43,745

Thornburg, VA $44,221

Unionville, VA $43,503

Village, VA $43,690

Warsaw, VA $43,845

Weems, VA $42,984

Sandy Point, VA $43,902

White Stone, VA $42,865

Wicomico Church, VA $43,177

Woodford, VA $44,040

Zacata, VA $44,189

Winchester, VA $43,981

Bentonville, VA $43,604

Berryville, VA $44,616

Boyce, VA $44,697

Brucetown, VA $44,011

Chester Gap, VA $44,437

Clear Brook, VA $43,789

Cross Junction, VA $42,369

Fishers Hill, VA $42,978

Flint Hill, VA $44,196

Front Royal, VA $44,221

Gore, VA $42,606

Hume, VA $44,793

Huntly, VA $44,270

Strasburg, VA $42,810

Linden, VA $44,902

Markham, VA $44,892

Maurertown, VA $42,228

Middletown, VA $43,647

Millwood, VA $44,617

Rileyville, VA $43,116

Earlysville, VA $42,484

Esmont, VA $42,091

Faber, VA $41,905

Fishersville, VA $42,295

Free Union, VA $42,414

Gordonsville, VA $42,858

Greenwood, VA $42,244

Ivy, VA $42,502

Keene, VA $42,261

Keswick, VA $42,586

Locust Dale, VA $43,050

Lovingston, VA $41,455

Lyndhurst, VA $41,767

Montpelier Station, VA $42,869

Nellysford, VA $41,816

North Garden, VA $42,220

Orange, VA $43,288

Palmyra, VA $42,604

Piney River, VA $41,262

Quinque, VA $42,592

Roseland, VA $41,421

Ruckersville, VA $42,575

Schuyler, VA $41,943

Shipman, VA $41,449

Somerset, VA $42,871

Stanardsville, VA $42,451

Troy, VA $42,651

Tyro, VA $41,534

Waynesboro, VA $42,359

White Hall, VA $42,435

Woodberry Forest, VA $43,036

Achilles, VA $42,382

Amelia Court House, VA $43,169

Ark, VA $42,652

Arvonia, VA $42,274

Ashland, VA $43,589

Aylett, VA $43,610

Barhamsville, VA $42,982

Beaumont, VA $43,159

Beaverdam, VA $43,585

Bena, VA $42,370

Bohannon, VA $42,544

Bremo Bluff, VA $42,548

Bruington, VA $43,523

Bumpass, VA $43,520

Cardinal, VA $42,563

Cartersville, VA $42,900

Charles City, VA $43,251

Christchurch, VA $42,898

Church View, VA $42,997

Cobbs Creek, VA $42,681

Columbia, VA $42,789

Crozier, VA $43,447

Cumberland, VA $42,551

Deltaville, VA $42,716

Diggs, VA $42,560

Redwood, VA $41,420

Rich Creek, VA $41,561

Ridgeway, VA $41,851

Riner, VA $41,557

Ripplemead, VA $41,449

Rocky Mount, VA $41,457

Salem, VA $41,255

Sandy Level, VA $41,546

Shawsville, VA $41,382

Spencer, VA $41,841

Staffordsville, VA $41,632

Stanleytown, VA $41,919

Stuart, VA $41,829

Thaxton, VA $41,333

Troutville, VA $41,317

Union Hall, VA $41,464

Vesta, VA $41,776

Villamont, VA $41,312

Vinton, VA $41,235

Wirtz, VA $41,337

Woolwine, VA $41,747

Bristol, VA $40,217

Abingdon, VA $40,814

Andover, VA $40,693

Appalachia, VA $40,693

Bee, VA $41,195

Ben Hur, VA $40,861

Big Stone Gap, VA $40,330

Birchleaf, VA $41,236

Blackwater, VA $40,380

Castlewood, VA $40,498

Cleveland, VA $40,990

Clinchco, VA $41,200

Clintwood, VA $41,153

Coeburn, VA $40,761

Damascus, VA $41,134

Dante, VA $40,992

Davenport, VA $41,276

Dryden, VA $40,462

Duffield, VA $40,119

Dungannon, VA $40,266

East Stone Gap, VA $40,415

Ewing, VA $41,378

Fort Blackmore, VA $40,008

Gate City, VA $39,735

Haysi, VA $41,436

Hiltons, VA $39,829

Honaker, VA $41,219

Jonesville, VA $40,961

Keokee, VA $40,582

Lebanon, VA $40,831

Mc Clure, VA $41,000

Mendota, VA $40,230

Nickelsville, VA $40,061

Nora, VA $40,892

Norton, VA $40,736

Pennington Gap, VA $40,572

Pound, VA $40,905

Rosedale, VA $41,173

Rose Hill, VA $41,305

Saint Charles, VA $40,810

Saint Paul, VA $40,756

Weber City, VA $39,613

Whitetop, VA $41,295

Wise, VA $40,845

Pulaski, VA $41,738

Atkins, VA $41,386

Austinville, VA $41,720

Barren Springs, VA $41,756

Bastian, VA $41,392

Bland, VA $41,489

Broadford, VA $41,348

Cana, VA $41,784

Ceres, VA $41,352

Chilhowie, VA $41,338

Cripple Creek, VA $41,525

Crockett, VA $41,515

Draper, VA $41,704

Dugspur, VA $41,734

Elk Creek, VA $41,496

Emory, VA $41,221

Fancy Gap, VA $41,748

Fries, VA $41,635

Galax, VA $41,703

Glade Spring, VA $41,139

Rural Retreat, VA $41,463

Saltville, VA $41,356

Speedwell, VA $41,490

Sugar Grove, VA $41,396

Tannersville, VA $41,324

Troutdale, VA $41,366

Willis, VA $41,712

Woodlawn, VA $41,729

Wytheville, VA $41,611

Staunton, VA $42,308

Augusta Springs, VA $42,129

Bacova, VA $41,931

Blue Grass, VA $41,948

Brownsburg, VA $41,697

Buena Vista, VA $41,356

Churchville, VA $42,426

Clifton Forge, VA $41,789

Covington, VA $41,563

Craigsville, VA $42,133

Crimora, VA $42,469

Deerfield, VA $42,167

Doe Hill, VA $42,131

Fairfield, VA $41,636

Fort Defiance, VA $42,500

Glen Wilton, VA $41,631

Goshen, VA $41,952

Greenville, VA $41,926

Grottoes, VA $42,508

Head Waters, VA $42,200

Hot Springs, VA $41,814

Iron Gate, VA $41,861

Lexington, VA $41,709

Low Moor, VA $41,763

Mc Dowell, VA $42,147

Middlebrook, VA $41,936

Millboro, VA $41,969

Mint Spring, VA $42,147

Montebello, VA $41,554

Monterey, VA $42,026

Mount Sidney, VA $42,519

Mustoe, VA $42,096

New Hope, VA $42,494

Port Republic, VA $42,485

Raphine, VA $41,748

Rockbridge Baths, VA $41,789

Selma, VA $41,804

Steeles Tavern, VA $41,834

Stuarts Draft, VA $41,990

Swoope, VA $42,233

Verona, VA $42,520

Vesuvius, VA $41,461

Warm Springs, VA $41,944

West Augusta, VA $42,258

Weyers Cave, VA $42,529

Williamsville, VA $42,171

Lynchburg, VA $40,737

Altavista, VA $41,123

Alton, VA $42,022

Amherst, VA $41,014

Appomattox, VA $41,087

Bedford, VA $41,338

Big Island, VA $41,112

Blairs, VA $42,012

Brookneal, VA $41,286

Buffalo Junction, VA $42,155

Callands, VA $41,809

Chatham, VA $41,843

Clifford, VA $41,076

Clover, VA $41,919

Cluster Springs, VA $42,153

Coleman Falls, VA $40,905

Concord, VA $40,793

Crystal Hill, VA $41,855

Danville, VA $42,045

Hillsville, VA $41,784

Carson, VA $43,394

Hiwassee, VA $41,647

Independence, VA $41,502

Annandale, VA $49,381

Burke, VA $48,919

Dumfries, VA $47,486

Dunn Loring, VA $49,445

Fairfax, VA $48,706

Fairfax Station, VA $48,574

Falls Church, VA $49,488

Fort Belvoir, VA $48,889

Great Falls, VA $48,708

Greenway, VA $49,487

Lorton, VA $48,613

Merrifield, VA $49,331

Mc Lean, VA $49,482

West Mclean, VA $49,487

Mount Vernon, VA $49,073

Newington, VA $48,960

Dry Fork, VA $41,931

Brooke, VA $45,756

Evington, VA $40,963

Forest, VA $40,883

Gladstone, VA $41,123

Gladys, VA $41,124

Glasgow, VA $41,387

Goode, VA $41,018

Gretna, VA $41,545

Halifax, VA $42,010

Howardsville, VA $41,942

Hurt, VA $41,313

Java, VA $41,795

Ararat, VA $41,774

Axton, VA $41,903

Bassett, VA $41,873

Belspring, VA $41,655

Bent Mountain, VA $41,302

Blacksburg, VA $41,459

Blue Ridge, VA $41,288

Boones Mill, VA $41,273

Buchanan, VA $41,427

Callaway, VA $41,380

Christiansburg, VA $41,463

Cascade, VA $41,866

Catawba, VA $41,357

Check, VA $41,445

Claudville, VA $41,749

Cloverdale, VA $41,211

Collinsville, VA $42,012

Copper Hill, VA $41,390

Critz, VA $41,816

Daleville, VA $41,253

Dublin, VA $41,677

Eagle Rock, VA $41,547

Eggleston, VA $41,593

Elliston, VA $41,348

Ferrum, VA $41,612

Fieldale, VA $41,952

Fincastle, VA $41,382

Floyd, VA $41,615

Glade Hill, VA $41,430

Glen Lyn, VA $41,461

Goodview, VA $41,283

Hardy, VA $41,266

Henry, VA $41,674

Huddleston, VA $41,420

Keeling, VA $41,970

Chester, VA $43,598

Chesterfield, VA $43,572

Church Road, VA $43,428

Colonial Heights, VA $43,616

Courtland, VA $42,568

Dendron, VA $42,695

Dewitt, VA $43,289

Dinwiddie, VA $43,407

Disputanta, VA $43,443

Dolphin, VA $42,814

Drewryville, VA $42,475

Ebony, VA $42,181

Elberon, VA $42,520

Emporia, VA $42,570

Ford, VA $43,327

Franklin, VA $42,437

Freeman, VA $42,804

Gasburg, VA $42,272

Hopewell, VA $43,526

Ivor, VA $42,505

Jarratt, VA $42,938

Lawrenceville, VA $42,655

Mc Kenney, VA $43,176

Meredithville, VA $42,593

Newsoms, VA $42,297

Prince George, VA $43,567

Rawlings, VA $43,010

Sedley, VA $42,625

Skippers, VA $42,400

Spring Grove, VA $42,926

Stony Creek, VA $43,174

Surry, VA $42,415

Sussex, VA $43,076

Sutherland, VA $43,531

Valentines, VA $42,312

Wakefield, VA $42,679

Warfield, VA $43,045

Waverly, VA $43,015

White Plains, VA $42,288

Wilsons, VA $43,199

Yale, VA $42,902

Zuni, VA $42,489

Claremont, VA $42,984

Farmville, VA $42,178

Baskerville, VA $42,109

Indian Valley, VA $41,676

Mc Coy, VA $41,585

Martinsville, VA $41,942

Meadows Of Dan, VA $41,787

Moneta, VA $41,352

Montvale, VA $41,351

Narrows, VA $41,586

Newbern, VA $41,622

New Castle, VA $41,384

Newport, VA $41,478

New River, VA $41,737

Oriskany, VA $41,464

Paint Bank, VA $41,399

Parrott, VA $41,605

Patrick Springs, VA $41,864

Pearisburg, VA $41,627

Pembroke, VA $41,626

Penhook, VA $41,567

Pilot, VA $41,478

Pittsville, VA $41,547

Radford, VA $41,690

Long Island, VA $41,280

Lowry, VA $41,096

Lynch Station, VA $41,284

Madison Heights, VA $40,738

Monroe, VA $40,941

Naruna, VA $41,155

Nathalie, VA $41,653

Natural Bridge, VA $41,518

Natural Bridge Station, VA $41,339

Nelson, VA $42,217

Norwood, VA $41,281

Ringgold, VA $41,985

Rustburg, VA $40,832

Scottsburg, VA $42,067

Scottsville, VA $42,294

South Boston, VA $42,104

Spout Spring, VA $40,907

Sutherlin, VA $41,989

Sweet Briar, VA $40,858

Vernon Hill, VA $41,940

Virgilina, VA $42,117

Wingina, VA $41,525

Amonate, VA $41,433

Bandy, VA $41,342

Big Rock, VA $41,567

Bishop, VA $41,346

Bluefield, VA $41,474

Boissevain, VA $41,372

Breaks, VA $41,499

Burkes Garden, VA $41,389

Cedar Bluff, VA $41,449

Doran, VA $41,620

Falls Mills, VA $41,372

Grundy, VA $41,637

Horsepen, VA $41,362

Hurley, VA $41,423

Jewell Ridge, VA $41,449

Keen Mountain, VA $41,611

Mavisdale, VA $41,453

Maxie, VA $41,576

North Tazewell, VA $41,443

Oakwood, VA $41,634

Pilgrims Knob, VA $41,521

Pocahontas, VA $41,386

Pounding Mill, VA $41,507

Raven, VA $41,600

Red Ash, VA $41,638

Richlands, VA $41,615

Rowe, VA $41,469

Shortt Gap, VA $41,561

Swords Creek, VA $41,456

Tazewell, VA $41,378

Vansant, VA $41,457

Whitewood, VA $41,462

Wolford, VA $41,469

Boydton, VA $42,199

Bracey, VA $42,307

Brodnax, VA $42,470

Buckingham, VA $41,727

Burkeville, VA $42,372

Charlotte Court House, VA $41,765

Chase City, VA $41,981

Clarksville, VA $42,274

Crewe, VA $42,642

Cullen, VA $41,641

Dillwyn, VA $42,143

Drakes Branch, VA $41,977

Dundas, VA $42,601

Evergreen, VA $41,127

Fort Mitchell, VA $41,976

Green Bay, VA $42,138

Hampden Sydney, VA $42,242

Kenbridge, VA $42,373

Keysville, VA $41,973

La Crosse, VA $42,242

Lunenburg, VA $42,052

Meherrin, VA $42,057

Nottoway, VA $42,577

Pamplin, VA $41,501

Phenix, VA $41,314

Prospect, VA $41,762

Randolph, VA $41,833

Red House, VA $41,193

Red Oak, VA $42,035

Rice, VA $42,426

Saxe, VA $41,945

Skipwith, VA $42,065

South Hill, VA $42,226

Victoria, VA $42,201

Wylliesburg, VA $41,998

Roanoke, VA $41,182

Wachapreague, VA $42,760

Wardtown, VA $42,677

Wattsville, VA $42,800

Willis Wharf, VA $42,748

Windsor, VA $42,384

Withams, VA $42,767

Norfolk, VA $42,166

Newport News, VA $42,261

Fort Eustis, VA $42,277

Hampton, VA $42,287

Fort Monroe, VA $42,263

Poquoson, VA $42,273

Yorktown, VA $42,323

Lackey, VA $42,340

Seaford, VA $42,288

Portsmouth, VA $42,178

Fort Lee, VA $43,614

Petersburg, VA $43,614

Virginia State University, VA $43,614

Alberta, VA $42,752

Ammon, VA $43,325

Blackstone, VA $42,958

Boykins, VA $42,347

Branchville, VA $42,246

Capron, VA $42,555

Round Hill, VA $45,724

Catharpin, VA $47,437

Delaplane, VA $45,245

Ashburn, VA $47,633

Chantilly, VA $48,135

Gainesville, VA $47,051

Hamilton, VA $46,340

Lincoln, VA $46,295

Sterling, VA $48,213

Haymarket, VA $47,006

Herndon, VA $48,390

Leesburg, VA $46,885

Lovettsville, VA $45,846

Nokesville, VA $47,109

Upperville, VA $45,395

Warrenton, VA $45,560

Reston, VA $48,669

Waterford, VA $46,264

The Plains, VA $46,394

Doswell, VA $43,604

Dutton, VA $42,672

Fork Union, VA $42,679

Foster, VA $42,534

Glen Allen, VA $43,703

Gloucester, VA $42,627

Gloucester Point, VA $42,368

Goochland, VA $43,226

Grimstead, VA $42,641

Gum Spring, VA $43,226

Gwynn, VA $42,641

Hadensville, VA $43,158

Hallieford, VA $42,628

Hanover, VA $43,613

Hardyville, VA $42,755

Hartfield, VA $42,770

Hayes, VA $42,395

Henrico, VA $43,735

Hudgins, VA $42,608

Jamaica, VA $43,140

Jamestown, VA $42,493

Jetersville, VA $42,674

Kents Store, VA $42,775

King And Queen Court House, VA $43,206

King William, VA $43,429

Lanexa, VA $43,139

Lightfoot, VA $42,701

Little Plymouth, VA $43,151

Locust Hill, VA $42,898

Louisa, VA $43,219

Macon, VA $43,268

Maidens, VA $43,391

Manakin Sabot, VA $43,533

Mannboro, VA $43,250

Manquin, VA $43,556

Maryus, VA $42,374

Mascot, VA $43,024

Mathews, VA $42,560

Burgess, VA $43,297

Accomac, VA $42,727

Assawoman, VA $42,744

Atlantic, VA $42,801

Battery Park, VA $42,266

Belle Haven, VA $42,702

Birdsnest, VA $42,622

Bloxom, VA $42,792

Cape Charles, VA $42,563

Capeville, VA $42,572

Carrollton, VA $42,261

Carrsville, VA $42,454

Cheriton, VA $42,567

Chesapeake, VA $42,277

Chincoteague Island, VA $42,829

Wallops Island, VA $42,797

Craddockville, VA $42,709

Davis Wharf, VA $42,700

Eastville, VA $42,583

Exmore, VA $42,684

Franktown, VA $42,636

Greenbackville, VA $42,926

Greenbush, VA $42,803

Hacksneck, VA $42,685

Hallwood, VA $42,781

Harborton, VA $42,789

Horntown, VA $42,854

Oak Hall, VA $42,765

Isle Of Wight, VA $42,356

Jamesville, VA $42,660

Jenkins Bridge, VA $42,787

Keller, VA $42,736

Locustville, VA $42,734

Machipongo, VA $42,615

Mappsville, VA $42,771

Marionville, VA $42,614

Mears, VA $42,749

Melfa, VA $42,742

Modest Town, VA $42,852

Nassawadox, VA $42,659

Nelsonia, VA $42,855

New Church, VA $42,840

Onancock, VA $42,778

Onley, VA $42,730

Oyster, VA $42,577

Painter, VA $42,710

Parksley, VA $42,801

Pungoteague, VA $42,728

Quinby, VA $42,616

Rescue, VA $42,264

Sanford, VA $42,847

Saxis, VA $42,854

Seaview, VA $42,568

Smithfield, VA $42,310

Suffolk, VA $42,291

Tangier, VA $42,960

Tasley, VA $42,822

Temperanceville, VA $42,781

Townsend, VA $42,577

Virginia Beach, VA $42,840

Dulles, VA $48,682

Aldie, VA $47,146

Amissville, VA $44,852

Arcola, VA $47,618

Manassas, VA $47,696

Marshall, VA $45,510

Middleburg, VA $46,346

Catlett, VA $46,564

Centreville, VA $47,889

Clifton, VA $48,292

Orlean, VA $45,100

Paeonian Springs, VA $46,562

Paris, VA $45,100

Philomont, VA $46,209

Purcellville, VA $45,867

Bluemont, VA $45,253

Bristow, VA $47,326

Broad Run, VA $46,484

Calverton, VA $46,379

Casanova, VA $46,457

Rectortown, VA $45,454

Mechanicsville, VA $43,647

Midlothian, VA $43,581

Millers Tavern, VA $43,642

Mineral, VA $43,485

Moon, VA $42,578

Moseley, VA $43,436

New Canton, VA $42,495

New Kent, VA $43,408

New Point, VA $42,471

Newtown, VA $43,776

Norge, VA $42,764

North, VA $42,615

Oilville, VA $43,446

Onemo, VA $42,524

Ordinary, VA $42,432

Port Haywood, VA $42,465

Powhatan, VA $43,302

Providence Forge, VA $43,334

Quinton, VA $43,556

Rockville, VA $43,495

Ruthville, VA $43,244

Saint Stephens Church, VA $43,637

Saluda, VA $42,915

Sandston, VA $43,657

Sandy Hook, VA $43,217

Schley, VA $42,533

Severn, VA $42,397

Shacklefords, VA $42,938

State Farm, VA $43,411

Stevensville, VA $43,308

Studley, VA $43,644

Susan, VA $42,482

Toano, VA $42,898

Topping, VA $42,860

Trevilians, VA $43,192

Richmond, VA $43,747

Urbanna, VA $43,064

Wake, VA $42,795

Walkerton, VA $43,370

Ware Neck, VA $42,550

Water View, VA $43,055

West Point, VA $43,203

White Marsh, VA $42,479

Wicomico, VA $42,404

Williamsburg, VA $42,477

Woods Cross Roads, VA $42,631

Montpelier, VA $43,430

Oakton, VA $48,819

Occoquan, VA $48,459

Quantico, VA $46,849

Springfield, VA $49,253

Triangle, VA $47,187

Vienna, VA $49,253

Woodbridge, VA $48,109

Arlington, VA $49,501

Fort Myer, VA $49,502

Mattaponi, VA $43,042

Dhs, VA $49,501

Fort Valley, VA $42,796

Star Tannery, VA $42,377

Stephens City, VA $43,998

Stephenson, VA $44,027

Toms Brook, VA $42,772

White Post, VA $44,376

Woodstock, VA $42,418

Culpeper, VA $43,819

Aroda, VA $42,746

Banco, VA $42,891

Bealeton, VA $45,366

Boston, VA $43,703

Brandy Station, VA $44,587

Brightwood, VA $43,109

Castleton, VA $44,184

Elkwood, VA $44,529

Etlan, VA $43,010

Goldvein, VA $45,566

Graves Mill, VA $42,688

Haywood, VA $43,098

Hood, VA $42,419

Jeffersonton, VA $45,085

Leon, VA $43,291

Lignum, VA $44,272

Madison, VA $42,684

Midland, VA $45,818

Mitchells, VA $43,470

Oakpark, VA $42,955

Pratts, VA $42,679

Radiant, VA $42,837

Rapidan, VA $43,224

Remington, VA $45,005

Reva, VA $43,339

Richardsville, VA $44,641

Rixeyville, VA $44,526

Rochelle, VA $42,666

Somerville, VA $45,905

Sperryville, VA $43,296

Stevensburg, VA $44,360

Sumerduck, VA $45,018

Syria, VA $42,523

Viewtown, VA $44,555

Washington, VA $44,056

Wolftown, VA $42,422

Woodville, VA $43,724

Harrisonburg, VA $42,595

Basye, VA $42,255

Bergton, VA $42,124

Bridgewater, VA $42,515

Broadway, VA $42,384

Criders, VA $42,200

Dayton, VA $42,370

Edinburg, VA $42,327

Elkton, VA $42,454

Alexandria, VA $49,495

Fredericksburg, VA $44,847

Bowling Green, VA $43,976

Burr Hill, VA $43,982

Callao, VA $43,729

Caret, VA $44,250

Center Cross, VA $43,497

Champlain, VA $44,149

Coles Point, VA $44,315

Colonial Beach, VA $44,564

Corbin, VA $44,288

Dahlgren, VA $46,025

Dogue, VA $44,534

Dunnsville, VA $43,654

Edwardsville, VA $43,353

Farnham, VA $43,482

Garrisonville, VA $46,403

Hague, VA $43,994

Hartwood, VA $44,976

Haynesville, VA $43,958

Heathsville, VA $43,313

Hustle, VA $44,176

Irvington, VA $42,966

Jersey, VA $44,595

Kilmarnock, VA $43,002

King George, VA $45,291

Kinsale, VA $43,909

Ladysmith, VA $43,722

Lancaster, VA $43,108

Laneview, VA $43,212

Lively, VA $43,148

Locust Grove, VA $43,994

Loretto, VA $44,184

Lottsburg, VA $43,647

Merry Point, VA $43,040

Milford, VA $43,815

Mollusk, VA $43,055

Montross, VA $44,282

Morattico, VA $43,279

Mount Holly, VA $44,134

Ninde, VA $45,392

Nuttsville, VA $43,237

Oldhams, VA $43,874

Ophelia, VA $43,320

Partlow, VA $44,102

Port Royal, VA $44,172

Rappahannock Academy, VA $44,181

Reedville, VA $43,288

Rhoadesville, VA $43,580

Rollins Fork, VA $44,562

Fulks Run, VA $42,279

Hinton, VA $42,239

Keezletown, VA $42,445

Lacey Spring, VA $42,466

Linville, VA $42,444

Luray, VA $42,581

Mc Gaheysville, VA $42,494

Mount Crawford, VA $42,496

Mount Jackson, VA $42,357

Mount Solon, VA $42,363

New Market, VA $42,455

Orkney Springs, VA $42,266

Penn Laird, VA $42,513

Quicksburg, VA $42,399

Pleasant Valley, VA $42,490

Shenandoah, VA $42,469

Singers Glen, VA $42,442

Stanley, VA $42,473

Timberville, VA $42,462

Charlottesville, VA $42,538

Afton, VA $42,067

Arrington, VA $41,230

Barboursville, VA $42,703

Batesville, VA $42,437

Covesville, VA $42,070

Crozet, VA $42,457

Dyke, VA $42,436

Ruby, VA $46,181

Administrative Assistant/Counselor Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Administrative Assistant/Counselor roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Telecom sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 15% above the average. In contrast, Administrative Assistant/Counselor positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Administrative Assistant/Counselor as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Administrative Assistant/Counselor

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense	$52,058	$25.0	15%
Telecom	$52,058	$25.0	15%
Biotechnology	$49,795	$24.0	10%
Energy & Utilities	$49,795	$24.0	10%
Internet	$49,795	$24.0	10%

Administrative Assistant/Counselor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Administrative Assistant/Counselor'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.

$41,210

Average $45,268/year

$49,797

$3,434

Average $3,772/month

$4,150

$792

Average $871/week

$958

$20

Average $22/hour

$24

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$49,797	$4,150	$958	$24
Average	$45,268	$3,772	$871	$22
25th Percentile	$41,210	$3,434	$792	$20

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