▲7%
C$44,735
Avg. Base Salary (CAD)
/ year
Avg. Base Salary (CAD)
10%
CA$36k
MEDIAN
CA$45k
90%
CA$62k
The average salary for an Administrative Specialist is C$44,735 in 2025
Base Salary
C$36k - C$62k
Bonus
C$1k - C$3k
Total Pay
C$33k - C$64k
Is Average Early-Career Administrative Specialist Salary in Canada your job title? Find out what you should be paid
Use our tool to get a personalized report on your market worth.What's this?
EXPLORE BY:
Featured Content
‹
Remote Work
New research shows how to set pay for remote employees
Gender Pay Gap
New research shows that each woman experiences the disparity of gender pay gap in different ways, depending on her position, age, race and education.
Compensation Best Practices Report
From compensation planning to variable pay to pay equity analysis, we surveyed 4,900+ organizations on how they manage compensation.
Salary Budget Survey Report
See how organizations are shifting their salary budgets this year.
Retention Report
Get strategies you can use to retain top talent and learn how impactful employee retention really is.
Variable Pay Playbook
Before you decide whether variable pay is right for your org, get a deeper understanding of the variable pay options and the cultural impact of pay choices.
›
What is the Pay by Experience Level for Administrative Specialists?
What Do Administrative Specialists Do?
Administrative Specialist Tasks
- Greet visitors and callers, route and resolve information requests.
- Supervise support clerical staff.
- Review, track and prepare budgets; maintain records and databases.
- Coordinate space and office organization; purchase and manage supplies and equipment.
- Coordinate office and/or departmental operations.
Find your market worth – how it works:
Common Health Benefits for a Administrative Specialist
Medical
86%
Dental
86%
Vision
79%
None
14%
Gender Breakdown for Administrative Specialists
Female
90.9%
Prefer to self-define
9.1%
This data is based on 11 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
FAQs About Administrative Specialists
What is the highest pay for Administrative Specialists?
Our data indicates that the highest pay for an Administrative Specialist is CA$62k / year
What is the lowest pay for Administrative Specialists?
Our data indicates that the lowest pay for an Administrative Specialist is CA$36k / year
How can Administrative Specialists increase their salary?
Increasing your pay as an Administrative Specialist 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 Specialist that oversees more junior Administrative Specialists, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.