Administrative Assistant salary in New York, NY
Median pay, New York metro
$51,440/year
about $24.73 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $45,140 – $61,150
Half of administrative assistants in the New York metro area earn more than $51,440 a year and half earn less. That's 8% higher than the national median of $47,540, and ranks #11 of the 29 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $37,440 | $18.00 |
| 25th | $45,140 | $21.70 |
| Median (50th) | $51,440 | $24.73 |
| 75th | $61,150 | $29.40 |
| 90th (top earners) | $70,160 | $33.73 |
*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 New York metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $45,140 ($21.70/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $45,140 to $61,150 ($21.70 to $29.40/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $61,150 ($29.40/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, New York 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.