▲13%
C$40,322
Avg. Base Salary (CAD)
/ year
Avg. Base Salary (CAD)
10%
CA$30k
MEDIAN
CA$40k
90%
CA$53k
The average salary for an Administrative Support Specialist is C$40,322 in 2025
Base Salary
C$30k - C$53k
Bonus
C$0 - C$2k
Total Pay
C$28k - C$56k
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What is the Pay by Experience Level for Administrative Support Specialists?
What Do Administrative Support Specialists Do?
Administrative Support 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.
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Common Health Benefits for a Administrative Support Specialist
Medical
65%
Dental
50%
Vision
45%
None
35%
Gender Breakdown for Administrative Support Specialists
Female
80.0%
Male
13.3%
Prefer to self-define
6.7%
This data is based on 15 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
FAQs About Administrative Support Specialists
What is the highest pay for Administrative Support Specialists?
Our data indicates that the highest pay for an Administrative Support Specialist is CA$53k / year
What is the lowest pay for Administrative Support Specialists?
Our data indicates that the lowest pay for an Administrative Support Specialist is CA$30k / year
How can Administrative Support Specialists increase their salary?
Increasing your pay as an Administrative Support 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 Support Specialist that oversees more junior Administrative Support Specialists, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.