What are the main factors that influence an Administrative Support Staff'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 Support Staff?

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

How does experience change An Administrative Support Staff's salary?

An Administrative Support Staff's salary grows with experience: starting around $40,700 for beginners, reaching about $43,316 at mid-level, and approach $44,974 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Administrative Support Staff?

Administrative Support Staff salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Administrative Support Staff roles are District of Columbia $49,640, California $49,451, Massachusetts $48,792. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Administrative Support Staff roles make?

Salaries for Administrative Support Staff level roles vary by specialization: Chief of Staff: $224,056; Administrative Staff Analyst: $91,973; Branch Staff Support Services Supervisor: $60,890; Administrative Staff and Receptionist: $54,011; Administrative Assistant Support Staff: $53,909.

Administrative Support Staff Salary in North Carolina

How much does an Administrative Support Staff make in North Carolina? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Administrative Support Staff in North Carolina is $42,605 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $20.

However, an Administrative Support Staff's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $50,750
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $38,786 to $46,868
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $35,308

10% $35,308

50% (Median) $42,605

90% $50,750

Administrative Support Staff Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$46,868	$3,906	$901	$23
Average	$42,605	$3,550	$819	$20
25th Percentile	$38,786	$3,232	$746	$19

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Key Factors That Influence Administrative Support Staff Salaries

An Administrative Support Staff'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 Support Staff Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Administrative Support Staff'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): $40,700
Early Career (1-2 years): $41,598
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $43,316
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $44,796
Expert (over 8 years): $44,974

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Administrative Support Staff	less than 1 year	$40,700
Early Career Level Administrative Support Staff	1-2 years	$41,598
Mid-Level Level Administrative Support Staff	2-4 years	$43,316
Senior-Level Level Administrative Support Staff	5-8 years	$44,796
Expert Level Administrative Support Staff	over 8 years	$44,974

How Do Administrative Support Staff 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 Support Stafves. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $49,640.
California: $49,451.
Massachusetts: $48,792.

District of Columbia $49,640 California $49,451 Massachusetts $48,792 Washington $48,613 New Jersey $48,595 Alaska $48,532 Connecticut $47,914 New York $47,663

Hawaii $46,860 Rhode Island $46,483 Maryland $46,228 Minnesota $45,878 Colorado $45,744 Illinois $45,699 Oregon $45,529 Delaware $45,403

New Hampshire $45,324 Virginia $45,147 Pennsylvania $44,632 Nevada $44,372 North Dakota $44,287 Michigan $44,152 Wisconsin $44,103 Vermont $44,004

Texas $43,731 Maine $43,713 Arizona $43,686 Ohio $43,654 Georgia $43,242 Indiana $43,036 Wyoming $42,995 Utah $42,933

Iowa $42,906 Kansas $42,691 Louisiana $42,628 North Carolina $42,605 Missouri $42,596 Florida $42,422 Montana $42,327 Nebraska $42,238

Kentucky $42,188 South Carolina $42,009 Tennessee $41,897 Idaho $41,852 New Mexico $41,525 Oklahoma $41,453 Alabama $41,189 South Dakota $40,745

Arkansas $40,503 West Virginia $40,373 Mississippi $39,983

Top Paying Cities for Administrative Support Staff

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:

Morven: $40,649
Mount Holly: $43,121
Mount Mourne: $42,509

Morven, NC $40,649

Mount Holly, NC $43,121

Mount Mourne, NC $42,509

Mount Pleasant, NC $41,928

Mount Ulla, NC $41,919

Newell, NC $43,322

New London, NC $41,560

Norwood, NC $41,545

Oakboro, NC $42,045

Paw Creek, NC $43,328

Peachland, NC $41,203

Pineville, NC $43,224

Polkton, NC $41,824

Polkville, NC $41,675

Richfield, NC $41,752

Rockwell, NC $41,934

Rutherfordton, NC $41,303

Salisbury, NC $42,005

Warsaw, NC $40,678

Roaring River, NC $40,824

Ronda, NC $40,940

Rutherford College, NC $41,290

Scottville, NC $40,228

Sherrills Ford, NC $42,170

Sparta, NC $40,469

State Road, NC $40,918

Stony Point, NC $41,303

Sugar Grove, NC $40,230

Taylorsville, NC $41,047

Terrell, NC $42,293

Thurmond, NC $40,774

Todd, NC $40,231

Traphill, NC $40,655

Turnersburg, NC $41,428

Union Grove, NC $40,971

Valdese, NC $41,214

Valle Crucis, NC $40,287

Vilas, NC $40,201

Warrensville, NC $40,268

West Jefferson, NC $40,276

Wilkesboro, NC $40,708

Zionville, NC $40,231

Scotts, NC $41,273

Alexander, NC $41,240

Almond, NC $40,561

Arden, NC $41,238

Bakersville, NC $40,307

Balsam, NC $40,799

Balsam Grove, NC $40,920

Barnardsville, NC $41,085

Bat Cave, NC $41,106

Black Mountain, NC $41,125

Brevard, NC $40,988

Bryson City, NC $40,595

Burnsville, NC $40,821

Candler, NC $41,216

Canton, NC $41,055

Cashiers, NC $40,708

Cedar Mountain, NC $41,108

Cherokee, NC $40,715

Chimney Rock, NC $41,092

Clyde, NC $40,998

Columbus, NC $41,506

Cullowhee, NC $40,799

Dana, NC $41,076

Gaston, NC $40,772

Greenville, NC $40,334

Grimesland, NC $40,173

Halifax, NC $40,296

Hamilton, NC $40,172

Shelby, NC $42,003

Spencer, NC $42,006

Spindale, NC $41,346

Stanfield, NC $42,436

Stanley, NC $42,955

Troutman, NC $41,817

Union Mills, NC $40,936

Vale, NC $42,076

Waco, NC $42,557

Wadesboro, NC $41,079

Waxhaw, NC $42,605

Wingate, NC $42,290

Charlotte, NC $43,332

Dillsboro, NC $40,625

East Flat Rock, NC $41,057

Edneyville, NC $41,099

Enka, NC $41,301

Etowah, NC $41,087

Fairview, NC $41,196

Flat Rock, NC $41,060

Fletcher, NC $41,200

Fontana Dam, NC $40,697

Franklin, NC $40,411

Gerton, NC $41,160

Glenville, NC $40,609

Glenwood, NC $40,947

Hazelwood, NC $40,902

Hendersonville, NC $41,056

Green Mountain, NC $40,242

Highlands, NC $40,584

Horse Shoe, NC $41,133

Hot Springs, NC $40,872

Lake Junaluska, NC $40,947

Lake Lure, NC $41,089

Lake Toxaway, NC $40,891

Leicester, NC $41,180

Little Switzerland, NC $40,683

Lynn, NC $41,170

Maggie Valley, NC $40,778

Marion, NC $41,056

Marshall, NC $40,919

Mars Hill, NC $40,945

Micaville, NC $40,682

Mill Spring, NC $41,076

Montreat, NC $41,143

Mountain Home, NC $41,142

Mills River, NC $41,148

Naples, NC $41,160

Nebo, NC $40,846

Old Fort, NC $41,048

Otto, NC $40,365

Penland, NC $40,560

Penrose, NC $41,018

Pisgah Forest, NC $41,057

Ridgecrest, NC $41,130

Robbinsville, NC $40,558

Rosman, NC $40,971

Saluda, NC $41,058

Sapphire, NC $40,752

Scaly Mountain, NC $40,500

Skyland, NC $41,258

Spruce Pine, NC $40,619

Hassell, NC $40,213

Tryon, NC $41,333

Tuckasegee, NC $40,653

Tuxedo, NC $41,110

Waynesville, NC $40,662

Weaverville, NC $41,207

Webster, NC $40,673

Whittier, NC $40,574

Zirconia, NC $41,122

Asheville, NC $41,328

Andrews, NC $40,479

Brasstown, NC $40,313

Culberson, NC $40,272

Hayesville, NC $40,342

Marble, NC $40,442

Murphy, NC $40,316

Warne, NC $40,313

Whitsett, NC $41,710

Henrico, NC $40,740

Hobgood, NC $40,231

Hollister, NC $41,277

Jackson, NC $40,181

Jamesville, NC $40,107

Kelford, NC $40,268

Lewiston Woodville, NC $40,085

Littleton, NC $40,808

Lucama, NC $42,271

Macclesfield, NC $41,025

Margarettsville, NC $40,629

Milwaukee, NC $40,620

Murfreesboro, NC $40,821

Nashville, NC $41,825

Oak City, NC $40,085

Pantego, NC $40,066

Parmele, NC $40,216

Pendleton, NC $40,739

Pikeville, NC $41,576

Pinetops, NC $41,090

Pinetown, NC $40,070

Pleasant Hill, NC $40,763

Potecasi, NC $40,513

Red Oak, NC $41,692

Rich Square, NC $40,268

Roanoke Rapids, NC $40,546

Robersonville, NC $40,133

Roxobel, NC $40,349

Saratoga, NC $41,462

Scotland Neck, NC $40,185

Scranton, NC $40,045

Seaboard, NC $40,556

Severn, NC $40,753

Sharpsburg, NC $41,705

Simpson, NC $40,292

Sims, NC $42,486

Speed, NC $40,522

Spring Hope, NC $42,488

Stantonsburg, NC $41,320

Stokes, NC $40,118

Swanquarter, NC $40,046

Tarboro, NC $40,691

Tillery, NC $40,189

Walstonburg, NC $41,096

Washington, NC $40,183

Weldon, NC $40,448

Whitakers, NC $41,035

Williamston, NC $40,158

Wilson, NC $41,799

Woodland, NC $40,494

Elizabeth City, NC $41,241

Ahoskie, NC $40,700

Avon, NC $40,200

Aydlett, NC $41,361

Barco, NC $41,433

Belvidere, NC $41,199

Buxton, NC $40,221

Camden, NC $41,318

Cofield, NC $40,810

Coinjock, NC $41,468

Colerain, NC $40,598

Columbia, NC $40,180

Corapeake, NC $41,514

Corolla, NC $41,347

Creswell, NC $40,112

Currituck, NC $41,669

Durants Neck, NC $40,925

Edenton, NC $40,693

Eure, NC $41,012

Frisco, NC $40,232

Gates, NC $41,343

Gatesville, NC $41,057

Grandy, NC $41,102

Harbinger, NC $40,757

Harrellsville, NC $40,864

Hatteras, NC $40,238

Hertford, NC $40,908

Hobbsville, NC $41,260

Jarvisburg, NC $40,886

Kill Devil Hills, NC $40,626

Kitty Hawk, NC $40,799

Knotts Island, NC $41,876

Swannanoa, NC $41,245

Sylva, NC $40,654

Vaughan, NC $40,916

Wake Forest, NC $43,353

Warrenton, NC $41,429

Wendell, NC $43,417

Willow Spring, NC $43,259

Wilsons Mills, NC $42,978

Wise, NC $41,114

Youngsville, NC $43,143

Zebulon, NC $43,140

Raleigh, NC $43,968

Durham, NC $42,878

Rocky Mount, NC $41,310

Aulander, NC $40,469

Aurora, NC $40,081

Bailey, NC $42,505

Bath, NC $40,140

Battleboro, NC $41,183

Belhaven, NC $40,089

Bellarthur, NC $40,587

Bethel, NC $40,301

Black Creek, NC $41,810

Blounts Creek, NC $40,096

Castalia, NC $42,058

Chocowinity, NC $40,152

Como, NC $40,966

Conetoe, NC $40,598

Conway, NC $40,652

Edward, NC $40,123

Elm City, NC $41,598

Enfield, NC $40,799

Engelhard, NC $40,054

Everetts, NC $40,218

Fairfield, NC $40,050

Falkland, NC $40,747

Farmville, NC $40,830

Fountain, NC $40,910

Fremont, NC $41,635

White Oak, NC $40,261

Wilmington, NC $41,072

Ash, NC $40,686

Atkinson, NC $40,797

Bolivia, NC $40,882

Bolton, NC $40,734

Brunswick, NC $40,473

Burgaw, NC $40,809

Carolina Beach, NC $40,975

Castle Hayne, NC $41,072

Cerro Gordo, NC $40,234

Chadbourn, NC $40,312

Clarendon, NC $40,371

Clarkton, NC $40,363

Council, NC $40,505

Currie, NC $40,950

Delco, NC $40,874

Evergreen, NC $40,270

Fair Bluff, NC $40,244

Garland, NC $40,460

Hallsboro, NC $40,428

Hampstead, NC $40,840

Harrells, NC $40,394

Holly Ridge, NC $40,699

Ivanhoe, NC $40,529

Kelly, NC $40,585

Kure Beach, NC $40,907

Lake Waccamaw, NC $40,608

Leland, NC $41,042

Longwood, NC $40,560

Magnolia, NC $40,525

Maple Hill, NC $40,646

Nakina, NC $40,444

Riegelwood, NC $40,819

Rocky Point, NC $40,945

Rose Hill, NC $40,551

Shallotte, NC $40,708

Sneads Ferry, NC $40,615

Southport, NC $40,884

Supply, NC $40,779

Tabor City, NC $40,384

Teachey, NC $40,621

Oak Island, NC $40,815

Wallace, NC $40,557

Calabash, NC $40,592

Sunset Beach, NC $40,597

Ocean Isle Beach, NC $40,616

Whiteville, NC $40,389

Willard, NC $40,667

Winnabow, NC $41,034

Wrightsville Beach, NC $41,059

Kinston, NC $40,287

Albertson, NC $40,396

Alliance, NC $40,277

Arapahoe, NC $40,174

Atlantic, NC $40,177

Atlantic Beach, NC $40,281

Ayden, NC $40,212

Bayboro, NC $40,133

Beaufort, NC $40,190

Beulaville, NC $40,600

Bridgeton, NC $40,243

Cedar Island, NC $40,007

Chinquapin, NC $40,559

Comfort, NC $40,278

Cove City, NC $40,137

Davis, NC $40,190

Deep Run, NC $40,329

Dover, NC $40,116

Ernul, NC $40,096

Gloucester, NC $40,237

Grantsboro, NC $40,137

Grifton, NC $40,191

Harkers Island, NC $40,282

Havelock, NC $40,205

Cherry Point, NC $40,361

Hobucken, NC $40,061

Hookerton, NC $40,588

Hubert, NC $40,498

Jacksonville, NC $40,630

Camp Lejeune, NC $40,704

Garysburg, NC $40,554

Manns Harbor, NC $40,023

Townsville, NC $41,216

Manteo, NC $40,368

Maple, NC $41,554

Merry Hill, NC $40,477

Moyock, NC $41,754

Nags Head, NC $40,238

Ocracoke, NC $40,192

Plymouth, NC $40,162

Point Harbor, NC $40,829

Poplar Branch, NC $41,264

Powells Point, NC $40,794

Powellsville, NC $40,674

Rodanthe, NC $40,134

Roduco, NC $41,233

Yanceyville, NC $41,350

Greensboro, NC $41,731

Angier, NC $42,775

Apex, NC $43,230

Bahama, NC $42,361

Benson, NC $42,114

Broadway, NC $41,482

Buies Creek, NC $41,972

Bullock, NC $41,171

Bunn, NC $42,826

Butner, NC $42,659

Carrboro, NC $42,322

Cary, NC $43,701

Chapel Hill, NC $42,325

Clayton, NC $43,357

Coats, NC $42,143

Creedmoor, NC $42,864

Four Oaks, NC $41,979

Franklinton, NC $42,703

Fuquay Varina, NC $42,878

Garner, NC $43,639

Goldsboro, NC $41,485

Henderson, NC $41,932

Holly Springs, NC $43,134

Hurdle Mills, NC $41,355

Kenly, NC $42,376

Kipling, NC $42,480

Kittrell, NC $42,508

Knightdale, NC $43,722

Lillington, NC $41,607

Louisburg, NC $42,493

Macon, NC $41,029

Mamers, NC $41,602

Manson, NC $41,200

Micro, NC $42,438

Middleburg, NC $41,494

Middlesex, NC $42,857

Moncure, NC $42,162

Morrisville, NC $43,480

New Hill, NC $42,765

Norlina, NC $41,350

Oxford, NC $41,689

Pine Level, NC $42,368

Princeton, NC $41,857

Ridgeway, NC $41,396

Rolesville, NC $43,415

Rougemont, NC $41,966

Roxboro, NC $41,272

Selma, NC $42,658

Smithfield, NC $42,529

Stem, NC $42,400

Stovall, NC $41,525

Alamance, NC $41,610

Altamahaw, NC $41,579

Asheboro, NC $41,513

Bear Creek, NC $41,103

Bennett, NC $41,138

Biscoe, NC $40,690

Blanch, NC $41,042

Bonlee, NC $41,293

Browns Summit, NC $41,682

Burlington, NC $41,629

Bynum, NC $42,048

Candor, NC $40,533

Cedar Falls, NC $41,606

Cedar Grove, NC $41,469

Climax, NC $41,697

Colfax, NC $41,810

Cumnock, NC $41,418

Denton, NC $41,431

Eagle Springs, NC $40,588

Efland, NC $41,605

Elon, NC $41,544

Ether, NC $40,934

Franklinville, NC $41,583

Gibsonville, NC $41,656

Goldston, NC $40,956

Graham, NC $41,584

Gulf, NC $41,328

Haw River, NC $41,553

Highfalls, NC $40,926

High Point, NC $42,135

Roper, NC $40,280

Salvo, NC $40,264

Shawboro, NC $41,463

Shiloh, NC $40,986

South Mills, NC $41,663

Stumpy Point, NC $40,061

Sunbury, NC $41,424

Tyner, NC $40,901

Wanchese, NC $40,225

Waves, NC $40,235

Windsor, NC $40,207

Winfall, NC $41,076

Winton, NC $40,966

Albemarle, NC $41,533

Alexis, NC $42,844

Ansonville, NC $41,509

Badin, NC $41,402

Barium Springs, NC $41,703

Belmont, NC $43,190

Bessemer City, NC $43,074

Boiling Springs, NC $41,729

Bostic, NC $41,055

Caroleen, NC $41,590

Casar, NC $41,512

Cherryville, NC $42,539

China Grove, NC $41,979

Cliffside, NC $41,663

Concord, NC $42,349

Cornelius, NC $42,795

Cramerton, NC $43,201

Crouse, NC $42,686

Dallas, NC $43,111

Davidson, NC $42,634

Denver, NC $42,656

Earl, NC $42,176

East Spencer, NC $42,005

Ellenboro, NC $41,407

Faith, NC $42,018

Fallston, NC $42,153

Forest City, NC $41,484

Gastonia, NC $43,283

Huntersville, NC $43,079

Gold Hill, NC $41,832

Granite Quarry, NC $42,010

Grover, NC $42,389

Harris, NC $41,593

Harrisburg, NC $43,070

Henrietta, NC $41,640

High Shoals, NC $42,908

Indian Trail, NC $42,950

Iron Station, NC $42,678

Kannapolis, NC $42,181

Kings Mountain, NC $42,833

Landis, NC $42,011

Lattimore, NC $41,664

Lawndale, NC $41,914

Lilesville, NC $40,634

Lincolnton, NC $42,571

Locust, NC $42,163

Lowell, NC $43,263

Mc Adenville, NC $43,199

Mc Farlan, NC $40,604

Marshville, NC $42,131

Matthews, NC $43,028

Midland, NC $42,717

Mineral Springs, NC $42,602

Misenheimer, NC $41,771

Monroe, NC $42,633

Mooresboro, NC $41,695

Mooresville, NC $42,088

Hillsborough, NC $41,793

Jackson Springs, NC $40,575

Jamestown, NC $42,103

Julian, NC $41,698

Kernersville, NC $41,662

Eden, NC $41,220

Leasburg, NC $41,022

Lexington, NC $41,614

Liberty, NC $41,607

Linwood, NC $41,901

Mc Leansville, NC $41,744

Mebane, NC $41,527

Milton, NC $40,959

Mount Gilead, NC $40,907

Oak Ridge, NC $41,641

Pelham, NC $41,250

Pittsboro, NC $41,753

Pleasant Garden, NC $41,765

Prospect Hill, NC $41,329

Providence, NC $41,196

Ramseur, NC $41,424

Randleman, NC $41,700

Reidsville, NC $41,496

Robbins, NC $40,887

Ruffin, NC $41,287

Sanford, NC $41,524

Saxapahaw, NC $41,603

Seagrove, NC $41,129

Sedalia, NC $41,733

Semora, NC $40,836

Siler City, NC $41,403

Snow Camp, NC $41,566

Sophia, NC $41,708

Southmont, NC $41,804

Staley, NC $41,522

Star, NC $40,887

Stokesdale, NC $41,525

Summerfield, NC $41,660

Swepsonville, NC $41,573

Thomasville, NC $41,835

Trinity, NC $41,775

Troy, NC $40,952

Wallburg, NC $41,736

Welcome, NC $41,593

Wentworth, NC $41,383

West End, NC $40,716

Topton, NC $40,404

Advance, NC $41,499

Ararat, NC $41,159

Belews Creek, NC $41,542

Bethania, NC $41,612

Boonville, NC $41,233

Clemmons, NC $41,541

Cleveland, NC $41,818

Cooleemee, NC $41,812

Danbury, NC $41,264

Dobson, NC $41,005

East Bend, NC $41,401

Germanton, NC $41,483

Hamptonville, NC $41,159

King, NC $41,404

Lawsonville, NC $41,175

Lewisville, NC $41,493

Lowgap, NC $40,755

Madison, NC $41,346

Mayodan, NC $41,231

Mocksville, NC $41,472

Mount Airy, NC $41,041

White Plains, NC $41,096

Pfafftown, NC $41,517

Pilot Mountain, NC $41,218

Pine Hall, NC $41,376

Pinnacle, NC $41,319

Rural Hall, NC $41,525

Sandy Ridge, NC $41,185

Siloam, NC $41,244

Stoneville, NC $41,229

Toast, NC $41,040

Tobaccoville, NC $41,467

Walkertown, NC $41,589

Walnut Cove, NC $41,446

Westfield, NC $41,184

Woodleaf, NC $41,822

Yadkinville, NC $41,338

Winston Salem, NC $41,633

Tarawa Terrace, NC $40,626

Midway Park, NC $40,554

Mccutcheon Field, NC $40,668

La Grange, NC $40,873

Lowland, NC $40,042

Marshallberg, NC $40,262

Maury, NC $40,807

Maysville, NC $40,300

Merritt, NC $40,096

Morehead City, NC $40,319

New Bern, NC $40,230

Newport, NC $40,218

Oriental, NC $40,154

Pink Hill, NC $40,457

Pollocksville, NC $40,110

Richlands, NC $40,595

Salter Path, NC $40,299

Sealevel, NC $40,107

Seven Springs, NC $40,668

Smyrna, NC $40,146

Snow Hill, NC $40,926

Stacy, NC $40,115

Stella, NC $40,388

Stonewall, NC $40,278

Swansboro, NC $40,416

Trenton, NC $40,166

Vanceboro, NC $40,155

Vandemere, NC $40,202

Williston, NC $40,152

Winterville, NC $40,448

Emerald Isle, NC $40,335

Hickory, NC $41,432

Banner Elk, NC $40,298

Blowing Rock, NC $40,310

Boomer, NC $40,574

Boone, NC $40,353

Catawba, NC $41,924

Claremont, NC $41,723

Collettsville, NC $40,277

Connellys Springs, NC $41,426

Conover, NC $41,648

Creston, NC $40,177

Crossnore, NC $40,447

Crumpler, NC $40,274

Deep Gap, NC $40,248

Drexel, NC $41,132

Elkin, NC $41,105

Elk Park, NC $40,245

Ennice, NC $40,628

Ferguson, NC $40,326

Statesville, NC $41,403

Fleetwood, NC $40,261

Glade Valley, NC $40,624

Glen Alpine, NC $40,872

Glendale Springs, NC $40,232

Granite Falls, NC $41,129

Grassy Creek, NC $40,255

Lenoir, NC $40,786

Harmony, NC $41,280

Hays, NC $40,598

Hiddenite, NC $40,999

Hildebran, NC $41,480

Hudson, NC $41,051

Jefferson, NC $40,280

Jonas Ridge, NC $40,579

Jonesville, NC $41,105

Lansing, NC $40,279

Laurel Springs, NC $40,294

Linville, NC $40,264

Linville Falls, NC $40,619

Mc Grady, NC $40,413

Maiden, NC $42,243

Millers Creek, NC $40,362

Minneapolis, NC $40,286

Montezuma, NC $40,449

Moravian Falls, NC $40,693

Morganton, NC $40,762

North Wilkesboro, NC $40,732

Newland, NC $40,352

Newton, NC $41,970

Olin, NC $41,211

Patterson, NC $40,412

Pineola, NC $40,400

Piney Creek, NC $40,287

Plumtree, NC $40,349

Purlear, NC $40,287

Icard, NC $41,483

Rhodhiss, NC $41,337

Roaring Gap, NC $40,649

Fayetteville, NC $40,153

Fort Bragg, NC $40,277

Pope Army Airfield, NC $40,363

Aberdeen, NC $40,649

Autryville, NC $40,228

Timberlake, NC $41,499

Barnesville, NC $40,239

Bladenboro, NC $40,269

Bunnlevel, NC $41,092

Calypso, NC $40,951

Cameron, NC $40,832

Carthage, NC $40,817

Clinton, NC $40,624

Cordova, NC $40,581

Cumberland, NC $40,542

Dublin, NC $40,236

Dudley, NC $41,131

Dunn, NC $41,162

Elizabethtown, NC $40,287

Ellerbe, NC $40,428

Erwin, NC $41,190

Fairmont, NC $40,261

Faison, NC $40,836

Falcon, NC $40,489

Gibson, NC $40,368

Godwin, NC $40,472

Hamlet, NC $40,457

Hoffman, NC $40,564

Hope Mills, NC $40,168

Kenansville, NC $40,551

Lakeview, NC $40,813

Laurel Hill, NC $40,442

Laurinburg, NC $40,407

Lemon Springs, NC $41,169

Linden, NC $40,561

Lumber Bridge, NC $40,236

Lumberton, NC $40,222

Marietta, NC $40,287

Marston, NC $40,446

Maxton, NC $40,179

Mount Olive, NC $40,794

Newton Grove, NC $41,152

Norman, NC $40,520

Olivia, NC $41,204

Orrum, NC $40,240

Pinehurst, NC $40,850

Parkton, NC $40,183

Pembroke, NC $40,172

Pinebluff, NC $40,682

Proctorville, NC $40,311

Raeford, NC $40,412

Red Springs, NC $40,324

Rex, NC $40,229

Rockingham, NC $40,451

Roseboro, NC $40,288

Rowland, NC $40,249

Saint Pauls, NC $40,220

Salemburg, NC $40,432

Shannon, NC $40,272

Southern Pines, NC $40,716

Spring Lake, NC $40,474

Stedman, NC $40,176

Tar Heel, NC $40,269

Turkey, NC $40,662

Vass, NC $40,730

Wade, NC $40,238

Wagram, NC $40,470

Administrative Support Staff Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Administrative Support Staff 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 Support Staff positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Administrative Support Staff as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Administrative Support Staff

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense	$48,996	$24.0	15%
Telecom	$48,996	$24.0	15%
Biotechnology	$46,866	$23.0	10%
Energy & Utilities	$46,866	$23.0	10%
Internet	$46,866	$23.0	10%

Administrative Support Staff Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Administrative Support Staff'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.

$38,786

Average $42,605/year

$46,868

$3,232

Average $3,550/month

$3,906

$746

Average $819/week

$901

$19

Average $20/hour

$23

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$46,868	$3,906	$901	$23
Average	$42,605	$3,550	$819	$20
25th Percentile	$38,786	$3,232	$746	$19

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