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Administrative Assistant Salary in India (2026)
₹17,500per month, median
Half of Administrative Assistant posts in India offer ₹13,500–₹22,500 a month. Based on 247 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹11,000 | ₹13,500 | ₹17,500 | ₹22,500 | ₹27,500 |
- Active posts
- 247
- Employers
- 220
- Open to freshers
- 33%
- New in 30 days
- 17
What to offer Administrative Assistant candidates in India
- Offer at least ₹17,500 a month to match the typical post in India; ₹22,500 or more puts you in the top quarter of posts.
- Hiring freshers? Their median offer is ₹15,300 — 13% below the overall median.
- Ask for Email only if you can pay for it: those posts offer ₹19,000 against ₹15,000.
- 17 new Administrative Assistant posts went live in the last 30 days — publish your monthly range so candidates can compare.
Experience
Administrative Assistant salary by experience
| Experience | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher (0 years) | 82 | ₹15,300 |
| 1–2 years | 165 | ₹19,000 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 242 | ₹17,500 |
| Part-time | 5 | ₹9,000 |
Qualification asked
- 12th pass55% · 137
- Graduate39% · 97
- 10th pass4% · 9
- Below 10th2% · 4
Cities
Administrative Assistant salary by city in India
States
Administrative Assistant salary by state
| State | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Maharashtra | 75 | ₹17,500 |
| Telangana | 28 | ₹11,000 |
| Gujarat | 20 | ₹17,000 |
| Tamil Nadu | 19 | ₹16,500 |
| Karnataka | 17 | ₹18,500 |
| West Bengal | 15 | ₹27,500 |
Market
Who is hiring in India
17 new posts in the last 30 days.
- HDFC Life7
- Brooks Musicals Pvt Ltd5
- Essae Teraoka Pvt Ltd4
- Yashwant Classes4
- Alishan Green Energy Pvt Ltd3
- Admantine Jewels2
- Documitra2
- Yatnavat Technologies Private Limited2
Skills premium
Skills that raise pay
Median monthly pay of posts that ask for the skill versus posts that do not.
| Skill | With | Without | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| ₹19,000 | ₹15,000 | +27% | |
| Advanced Excel | ₹19,500 | ₹16,500 | +18% |
| Computer | ₹17,500 | ₹16,500 | +6% |
Real offers
Recent Administrative Assistant posts with pay
- Administrative AssistantHkgn Bike Point · Hyderabad · 1–2 yrs · 20 hr ago₹10,000 – ₹11,000/month
- Administrative AssistantJust Express Packers And Movers · Hyderabad · 1–2 yrs · Yesterday₹10,000 – ₹12,000/month
- Administrative AssistantTeju Septic Tank Cleaning Service · Hyderabad · 1–2 yrs · 2 days ago₹10,000 – ₹12,000/month
- Administrative AssistantA To Z Event Management · Hyderabad · 1–2 yrs · 2 days ago₹10,000 – ₹12,000/month
- Administrative AssistantJ.K. Services · Hyderabad · 1–2 yrs · 3 days ago₹10,000 – ₹11,000/month
- Administrative AssistantWoodedge Modular Interior Doors · Hyderabad · 1–2 yrs · 3 days ago₹10,000 – ₹12,000/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the Administrative Assistant salary in India?
The median advertised salary is ₹17,500 a month across 247 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹13,500 and ₹22,500, and 10% of posts pay ₹27,500 or more.
What is the Administrative Assistant salary for freshers in India?
Posts open to freshers (0 years) advertise a median of ₹15,300 a month, based on 82 jobs.
What do Administrative Assistant jobs pay experienced candidates in India?
1–2 years: ₹19,000 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Which city in India pays the most for Administrative Assistant jobs?
Kolkata (₹27,500), Pune (₹20,800) and Jaipur (₹20,000) have the highest median offers among cities with at least 5 posts.
Which skills raise Administrative Assistant salaries in India?
Email (+27%), Advanced Excel (+18%) and Computer (+6%), comparing the median of posts with and without each skill.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 247 active job posts for Administrative Assistant in India on BetterJobs that state a salary. Pay is converted to a monthly amount and rounded to the nearest ₹100; last updated 14 November 2026.
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