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Administrative assistant salary in Canada

How much does an Administrative Assistant make in Canada?

Average base salary

$24.70

The average salary for a administrative assistant is $24.70 per hour in Canada. 11.8k salaries reported, updated at November 2, 2026

Administrative Assistant job openings in Canada

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Administrative Assistant - Geo...
Stantec3.6out of 5 stars.
Ottawa, ON
$55,300–$77,500 a year
Full-time
1 month ago

Highest paying companies for Administrative Assistant in Canada

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Township of Langley
 
$120,234per year
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CITY OF RICHMOND
 
$108,208per year
Elections Ontario
 
$101,686per year
Kativik School Board
 
$98,453per year
Merlin Plastics
 
$91,429per year
Regional Municipality of Wood ...
 
$91,313per year

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Highest paying cities for Administrative Assistants near Canada

  1. Vancouver, BC
    $25.80 per hour
  2. Chilliwack, BC
    $24.94 per hour
  3. Hamilton, ON
    $24.61 per hour
  4. Edmonton, AB
    $24.36 per hour
  5. Calgary, AB
    $24.24 per hour

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The average salary for an Administrative Assistant is $24.70 per hour in Canada. This figure is based on 11.8k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on November 2, 2026.

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Administrative Assistant salaries typically range between a low of $18.17 and a high of $33.57 per hour, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Administrative Assistant include Vancouver, BC at $25.80 per hour, Chilliwack, BC at $24.94 per hour and Hamilton, ON at $24.61 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Administrative Assistant include Township of Langley ($120,234 per year) and CITY OF RICHMOND ($108,208 per year).

Compensation can vary based on the specific niche and level of responsibility within the field. Here is how the average Administrative Assistant salary compares to related positions:

  • Entry Level Administrative Assistant: Average $20.85 per hour
  • Junior Administrative Assistant: Average $20.28 per hour
  • Senior Administrative Assistant: Average $71,216 per year

How much do similar professions as Administrative Assistant get paid in Canada?

Entry Level Administrative Assistant

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Average $20.85 per hour

Junior Administrative Assistant

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Average $20.28 per hour

Senior Administrative Assistant

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Average $71,216 per year