How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make in Savannah?

$43,160a year

Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants in the Savannah, GA metro area. That is $20.75 an hour or $3,597 a month.

Hourly: $20.75
Vs. national median: -9%
Rank among cities: 260 of 392
Jobs in the area: 1,560

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $26,150Median: $43,160Highest 10%: $60,630

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$26,150	$12.57
25th	$33,340	$16.03
Median	$43,160	$20.75
75th	$53,020	$25.49
90th	$60,630	$29.15

Other cities in Georgia

Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants.

Atlanta, GA	$45,270
Chattanooga, TN	$41,990
Augusta, GA	$41,600
Warner Robins, GA	$39,680
Gainesville, GA	$39,320
Hinesville, GA	$39,220
Macon, GA	$38,400
Albany, GA	$37,830
Columbus, GA	$37,570
Rome, GA	$37,540
Dalton, GA	$37,440
Brunswick, GA	$36,470
Valdosta, GA	$36,250
Athens, GA	$36,110

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Related jobs in Savannah

Same field, median yearly pay.

Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant	$63,820
Postal Service Clerk	$63,650
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker	$62,770
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk	$61,080
Postal Service Mail Carrier	$59,880
Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant	$59,440
Production	$58,050
Insurance Claim and Policy Processing Clerk	$53,260
Information and Record Clerk	$51,630
Dispatcher	$50,390

Salaries for every job in Savannah, GA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make an hour in Savannah?

The median hourly pay in the Savannah, GA metro area is $20.75 ($43,160 a year).

Do secretary and administrative assistants make more in Savannah than the national average?

No: $43,160 against $47,540 nationally, 9% less.

How does Savannah compare with the rest of Georgia?

The median in Georgia is $41,600, so Savannah pays 4% more.

Where does Savannah rank for secretary and administrative assistant pay?

260 of 392 metro areas with data.

How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make starting out in Savannah?

The lowest-paid 10% make $26,150 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,630 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.