Administrative Specialist Salary in Chicago, Illinois

Administrative Specialist Salary in Chicago, IL

How much does an Administrative Specialist make in Chicago, IL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Administrative Specialist in Chicago, IL is $57,853. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $51,917 to $65,921, with most professionals earning between $46,512 and $73,266.

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10th Percentile Administrative Specialist Salary $46,512 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Administrative Specialist Salary $51,917 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Administrative Specialist Salary $57,853 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Administrative Specialist Salary $65,921 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Administrative Specialist Salary $73,266 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
25% $51,917 10% $46,512 90% $73,266 75% $65,921 $57,853 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is an Administrative Specialist ?

A person responsible for providing various kinds of administrative assistance is called the Administrative Assistant (Admin Assistant) or also sometimes an Administrative Support Specialist....

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  1. Down a level:

    Administrative Assistant II

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  2. This Job:

    Administrative Specialist

    3 - 5 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  3. Up a level:

    Administrative Assistant IV

    5 - 7 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Administrative Specialist in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Administrative Specialist ranges from $51,917 to $65,921 with the average base salary of $57,853. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $51,917 to $65,921 with the average total cash compensation of $57,853.

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About Chicago, Illinois    Chicago (/ʃɪˈkɑːɡoʊ/ (listen), locally also /-ˈkɔː-/), officially the City of Chicago, is the most populous city in Illinois, as well as the third mos....More

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