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Administrative Assistant

Average Early-Career Administrative Assistant with Microsoft Excel Skills Salary in Cape Town, Western Cape

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R121,356
/ year

Avg. Base Salary (ZAR)
10%
ZAR 5k
MEDIAN
ZAR 121k
90%
ZAR 200k

The average salary for an Administrative Assistant is R121,356 in 2025

Base Salary
R5k - R200k
Bonus
R0 - R11k
Total Pay
R7k - R204k
Based on 16 salary profiles (last updated Nov 23 2024)
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What Do Administrative Assistants Do?

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Gender Breakdown for Administrative Assistants

Female
90.9%
Male
9.1%
This data is based on 11 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Administrative Assistants

What is the highest pay for Administrative Assistants in Cape Town?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for an Administrative Assistant in Cape Town is ZAR 200k / year

What is the lowest pay for Administrative Assistants in Cape Town?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for an Administrative Assistant in Cape Town is ZAR 5k / year

How can Administrative Assistants increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as an Administrative Assistant 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 Assistant that oversees more junior Administrative Assistants, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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