▼15%
C$21.62
Avg. Base Hourly Rate (CAD)
/ hour
Avg. Base Hourly Rate (CAD)
25%
CA$20.63
MEDIAN
CA$21.62
75%
CA$22.78
The average hourly pay for an Administrative Secretary is C$21.62 in 2025
Hourly Rate
C$21 - C$23
Total Pay
C$43k - C$49k
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What is the Pay by Experience Level for Administrative Secretaries?
What Do Administrative Secretaries Do?
Administrative Secretary Tasks
- Perform a wide range of complex secretarial and administrative duties.
- Assist the Administrative Director with special projects and activities.
- Screen and channel incoming calls and visitors to the Administrative Director's Office.
- Schedule all correspondence and necessary documents for the Administrative Director's action.
- Schedule appointments and meetings for the Administrative Director.
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Common Health Benefits for a Administrative Secretary
Medical
75%
Dental
75%
Vision
75%
None
25%
Gender Breakdown for Administrative Secretaries
Female
100.0%
This data is based on 4 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
FAQs About Administrative Secretaries
What is the highest pay for Administrative Secretaries?
Our data indicates that the highest pay for an Administrative Secretary is CA$NaN / hour
What is the lowest pay for Administrative Secretaries?
Our data indicates that the lowest pay for an Administrative Secretary is CA$NaN / hour
How can Administrative Secretaries increase their salary?
Increasing your pay as an Administrative Secretary is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are an Administrative Secretary that oversees more junior Administrative Secretaries, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.