Administrative Assistant salary in Canada

Based on 5,745 job listings - 2026

Average salary

$50,669 - $64,547

Median salary

$50,000 - $66,300

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$36K

25th percentile$41K

Median$50K

75th percentile$60K

90th percentile$65K

50% of professionals earn between $41,488 - $60,000 CAD

The median salary is $50,000

Top cities

Toronto377 job openings

Vancouver233 job openings

Montreal195 job openings

Calgary190 job openings

Edmonton173 job openings

Ottawa120 job openings

Winnipeg120 job openings

Mississauga106 job openings

Saskatoon86 job openings

Laval43 job openings

Halifax33 job openings

Regina33 job openings

Markham32 job openings

Lévis31 job openings

Brampton30 job openings

Top companies hiring

Altis Recruitment3

BC Legal Management Association3

Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries (CADSI)2

Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services2

Doane Grant Thornton LLP2

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Executive Assistant

CAD 53,000 - 76,300+12%

CAD 41,200 - 59,200-13%

CAD 41,200 - 59,200-13%

CAD 43,900 - 63,200-7%

CAD 43,900 - 63,200-7%

CAD 35,000 - 78,500-1%

CAD 32,500 - 68,500-12%

CAD 38,400 - 55,300-19%

Administrative Assistant

5,745 job openings

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The average salary for a Administrative Assistant in Canada is CAD 50,669 - CAD 64,547 per year in 2026. The median salary is CAD 58,150 per year, based on 5,745 active job listings.

The cities with the most Administrative Assistant job opportunities in Canada are Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, Calgary, Edmonton. Toronto leads with 377 job openings.

Leading employers for Administrative Assistant roles in Canada include CIBC, MNP, Altis Recruitment, BC Legal Management Association, Bromer Inc.

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