Overview
Administrative Assistant Salary Overview
- Bottom 25% Average
$11,236
Early-stage startups
- Middle 50% Average
$35,717
Growth companies
- Top 25% Average
$57,705
Late-stage/public companies
Administrative Assistants at SaaS companies provide operational support across scheduling, communications, document management, and logistics. They work closely with Executive Assistants on leadership support tasks, coordinate with Office Managers on facilities and vendor coordination, and assist Operations Managers with process documentation and reporting.
Administrative Assistant compensation reflects the essential coordination work that keeps SaaS teams efficient. Career paths often lead to Executive Assistant or Chief of Staff for high performers. View all SaaS salary benchmarks.
Quartile bands
Detailed Administrative Assistant Compensation Breakdown
Top 25%
$57,705
27 salaries
Middle 50%
$35,717
55 salaries
Bottom 25%
$11,236
12 salaries
Percentile Band | Average Base Salary | # of salaries |
|---|---|---|
| Top 25% | $57,705 | 27 salaries |
| Middle 50% | $35,717 | 55 salaries |
| Bottom 25% | $11,236 | 12 salaries |
Key insights
What Drives Higher Administrative Assistant Pay?
Supporting C-suite executives vs. mid-level managers
Advanced software proficiency (Google Workspace, Notion, Salesforce)
Project coordination and event management experience
Company size — larger SaaS orgs pay more for complex support roles
Administrative Assistant Compensation Structure
Base salary accounts for 90–95% of total compensation
Discretionary annual bonuses at some companies (5–8%)
Equity grants rare except at very early-stage startups
Benefits and perks (health, commuter, meals) add meaningful value
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