Administrative Assistant Salary Overview
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.
Detailed Administrative Assistant Compensation Breakdown
Percentile Band | Average Base Salary | # of salaries |
|---|---|---|
| Top 25% | $60,274 | 20 salaries |
| Middle 50% | $35,589 | 47 salaries |
| Bottom 25% | $10,286 | 7 salaries |
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
