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Administrative assistant salary in Canada

How much does an Administrative Assistant make in Canada?

Average base salary

$22.78

The average salary for a administrative assistant is $22.78 per hour in Canada. 10.1k salaries reported, updated at July 5, 2026

Administrative Assistant job openings in Canada

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Human Resources Administrative...
Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare2.7out of 5 stars.
Bracebridge, ON
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Administrative Assistant in Canada

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Government of British Columbia
 
$163,333per year
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Elections Ontario
 
$101,686per year
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Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd
 
$93,600per year
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MSi Corp
 
$93,600per year
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GHD
 
$93,600per year
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Regional Municipality of Wood ...
 
$91,313per year
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Highest paying cities for Administrative Assistants near Canada

  1. Burnaby, BC
    $24.20 per hour
  2. Hamilton, ON
    $23.65 per hour
  3. Langley, BC
    $22.78 per hour
  4. Edmonton, AB
    $22.68 per hour
  5. Montréal, QC
    $22.66 per hour

Where can an Administrative Assistant earn more?

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

Entry Level Administrative Assistant

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Average $22.97 per hour

Junior Administrative Assistant

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Average $19.89 per hour

Senior Administrative Assistant

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Average $70,615 per year