Administrative Assistant salary in Atlanta, GA
Median pay, Atlanta metro
$45,270/year
about $21.76 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $35,660 – $57,320
Half of administrative assistants in the Atlanta metro area earn more than $45,270 a year and half earn less. That's 5% lower than the national median of $47,540, and ranks #27 of the 29 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $27,320 | $13.13 |
| 25th | $35,660 | $17.14 |
| Median (50th) | $45,270 | $21.76 |
| 75th | $57,320 | $27.56 |
| 90th (top earners) | $63,480 | $30.52 |
*Yearly pay divided by 2,080 hours (40 hours × 52 weeks), the full-time basis BLS uses.
Is your offer fair?
For a administrative assistant job in the Atlanta metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $35,660 ($17.14/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $35,660 to $57,320 ($17.14 to $27.56/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $57,320 ($27.56/hr). Higher than three quarters of workers here.
Before you accept
- Executive assistant roles supporting senior leaders usually pay more than general admin roles and fall under a different BLS category.
- Ask whether the role is hourly or salaried, and how overtime is handled.
- "Other duties as assigned" can grow quickly. Ask what a typical week looks like.
Also watch for the common warning signs in the posting itself: 15 job posting red flags.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, 2025, Atlanta metro. Occupation: Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive (SOC 43-6014). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.