How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make in Chicago?
Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $24.25 an hour or $4,203 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.25
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 58 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 50,190
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,300 | $16.49 | |
| 25th | $42,260 | $20.32 | |
| Median | $50,440 | $24.25 | |
| 75th | $62,970 | $30.27 | |
| 90th | $78,820 | $37.89 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants.
| Bloomington, IL | $51,880 |
| Champaign, IL | $48,260 |
| Springfield, IL | $47,550 |
| Peoria, IL | $46,550 |
| St. Louis, MO | $46,200 |
| Rockford, IL | $46,130 |
| Decatur, IL | $45,890 |
| Davenport, IA | $45,710 |
| Kankakee, IL | $44,740 |
| Paducah, KY | $41,820 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $37,480 |
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Salaries for every job in Chicago, ILFrequently asked questions
How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $24.25 ($50,440 a year).
Do secretary and administrative assistants make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $50,440 against $47,540 nationally, 6% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $48,310, so Chicago pays 4% more.
Where does Chicago rank for secretary and administrative assistant pay?
58 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,300 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,820 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.