Skip to main content

administrative assistant Salary in california

Based on 75 active job postings in california  ·  Updated 2026

Min Salary
$37,440
per year
Average Salary
$17,512
per year
Max Salary
$135,000
per year
Jobs Found
75
active listings
View →

AI Compensation Insight Salary Calculator

Generating real-time market insights and estimated salary range for administrative assistant in california...

Loading...

Open administrative assistant Jobs in california 75

$26 Contract
Los Angeles, California
$22 Contract
Flourish Research Walnut Creek, California
$22 Full Time
LHH San Diego, California
$22 Full Time
Bremer Whyte Brown O Meara LLP Encinitas, California
$20 Full Time
Behavior Frontiers Riverside, California
$18 Full Time
Yowei Therapeutics Milpitas, California
Full Time
The Judge Group San Diego, California
Full Time
Demboski & Chapman Financial and Insurance Solutions, Inc. Santa Barbara, California
Full Time
DL Cooling, Inc. Santa Barbara, California
Full Time

administrative assistant Salary FAQ

What is the average administrative assistant salary in california?
Based on 66050 recent job postings, the average annual salary for a administrative assistant in california is approximately $17,512, with a range of $37,440 – $135,000.
How do I negotiate my administrative assistant salary?
Research comparable roles in your area, document your accomplishments, and arrive at negotiations with data. Use total compensation (base + bonus + equity + benefits) as your benchmark, not just base pay.
What factors affect administrative assistant compensation in california?
Key factors include years of experience, technical certifications, company size (startup vs. enterprise), industry (tech vs. finance vs. healthcare), and whether the role is remote-first or on-site in a high cost-of-living metro.