Mid Level Administrative Assistant
Typical mid level band in ChicagoIllustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.
Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025
Administrative Assistant jobs in Chicago, IL
50,190 administrative assistants employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $50,440/year median · 6% above the national median.
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The median administrative assistant salary in Chicago, IL is $50,440/year, with a typical range of $42,260 to $62,970 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Median salary | $50,440/year | BLS |
Administrative Assistant pay in Chicago, IL
The band below shows the 25th–75th percentile range for this occupation in the Chicago metro. Half of Administrative Assistants earn inside that band.
25th$42,260
Median$50,440
75th$62,970
vs US6% above the national median
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area (SOC 43-6014, Administrative Assistant). Full Administrative Assistant salary guide →
What is a Administrative Assistant salary in Chicago?
The median administrative assistant salary in Chicago, IL is $50,440/year, with a typical range of $42,260 to $62,970 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 50,190 administrative assistants employed in the Chicago metro area.
Administrative Assistant pay bands in Chicago by seniority
The cards below are illustrative pay-band examples — not live postings. Each shows the typical salary range you can expect at that seniority level, derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro. When Jobeezy matches you to a real opening, we auto-apply on your behalf.
Lead Administrative Assistant
Typical lead band in ChicagoIllustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.
Senior Administrative Assistant
Typical senior band in ChicagoIllustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.
Senior Administrative Assistant
Typical senior band in ChicagoIllustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.
Staff Administrative Assistant
Typical staff band in ChicagoIllustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.
Administrative Assistant Career Ladder — Chicago Metro
Expected pay at each step, scaled to Chicago’s median. Your actual offer depends on employer, sub-specialty, and interview performance.
- Entry Administrative Assistant0–2 yrs$36,316
- Mid Administrative Assistant2–5 yrs$47,918
- Senior Administrative Assistant5–8 yrs$60,528
- Staff Administrative Assistant8–12 yrs$73,138
- Lead Administrative Assistant12+ yrs$85,748
Multipliers calibrated against BLS OEWS May 2025 occupational percentiles (SOC 43-6014, Administrative Assistant).
Employers in the Administrative Assistant hiring market in Chicago
- Apex Staffing
- NexGen Group
- TechCorp Solutions
- Talent Bridge
- Summit Enterprises
Representative large employers for this occupation industry. Jobeezy auto-applies when any qualifying opening posts at these or other employers on Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, or iCIMS.
How employers in Chicago post Administrative Assistant jobs
Employers in the Chicago metro typically post Administrative Assistant roles through one of five applicant tracking systems. Pick the guide that matches where you’re applying:
Administrative Assistant in Chicago, IL — Common Questions
- How much does an Administrative Assistant earn in Chicago, IL?
- Median $50,440/year. 25th–75th percentile runs $42,260–$62,970. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
- How many Administrative Assistant jobs are there in Chicago?
- BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 50,190 Administrative Assistant roles employed in the Chicago metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
- Which ATS platforms do Chicago employers use for Administrative Assistant?
- Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS account for the vast majority. Jobeezy reads all five directly so you can apply in one tap.
- Does Jobeezy apply to Administrative Assistant jobs for me?
- Yes. Jobeezy matches your profile to Administrative Assistant openings in Chicago and submits on your behalf — no resume uploads, no repeat forms.
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