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Administrative assistant salary in Ottawa, ON

How much does an Administrative Assistant make in Ottawa, ON?

Average base salary

$24.67
8%
above national average

The average salary for a administrative assistant is $24.67 per hour in Ottawa, ON. 241 salaries reported, updated at July 2, 2026

Administrative Assistant job openings in Ottawa, ON

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Administrative Assistant
First General Services Ottawa
Ottawa, ON
$23–$25 an hour
Full-time
5 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Administrative Assistant in Ottawa, ON

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Canadian Union of Public Emplo...
 
$79,285per year
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The Pawsh Dog
 
$78,416per year
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Bank of Canada
 
$78,000per year
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KPMG
 
$78,000per year
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Communications Security Establ...
 
$70,022per year
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General Dynamics Mission Syste...
 
$67,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Administrative Assistants near Ottawa, ON

  1. Wasaga Beach, ON
    $24.10 per hour
  2. Hamilton, ON
    $23.71 per hour
  3. Kingston, ON
    $23.52 per hour
  4. Peterborough, ON
    $23.39 per hour
  5. Waterloo, ON
    $22.68 per hour

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How much do similar professions as Administrative Assistant get paid in Ottawa, ON?

Entry Level Administrative Assistant

Job openings
Average $25.74 per hour

Junior Administrative Assistant

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Average $18.65 per hour

Senior Administrative Assistant

Job openings
Average $65,097 per year