Development Administrative Assistant

Development Administrative Assistant Salary

$24.5K

$41.5K

$64.5K

$43,768

/year

$21.04

/hour

Development Administrative Assistant Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$43,768

Columbus

Ohio

$42,276

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    How much does a Development Administrative Assistant make?

    As of Aug 13, 2026, the average annual pay for a Development Administrative Assistant in the United States is $43,768 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $21.04 an hour. This is the equivalent of $841/week or $3,647/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $64,500 and as low as $24,500, the majority of Development Administrative Assistant salaries currently range between $36,000 (25th percentile) to $48,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $57,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Development Administrative Assistant varies greatly (by as much as 12500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Development Administrative Assistant in your area makes on average $42,276 per year, or $1,492 (3.409%) less than the national average annual salary of $43,768. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Development Administrative Assistant salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Development Administrative Assistant jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Development Administrative Assistant Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Development Administrative Assistant job is above the national average. Topping the list is Barrow, AK, , with Berkeley, CA, and San Francisco, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. San Francisco, CA, beats the national average by $7,799 (17.8%), and Barrow, AK, furthers that trend with another $10,757 (24.6%) above the $43,768 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Development Administrative Assistant appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 7% between Barrow, AK, and Kotzebue, AK, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Development Administrative Assistant role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Barrow, AK

    $54,525

    $26.21

    Berkeley, CA

    $53,592

    $25.77

    San Francisco, CA

    $51,567

    $24.79

    Palo Alto, CA

    $51,451

    $24.74

    Santa Clara, CA

    $51,403

    $24.71

    Livermore, CA

    $51,340

    $24.68

    San Jose, CA

    $51,296

    $24.66

    Mammoth Lakes, CA

    $50,896

    $24.47

    Bend, OR

    $50,822

    $24.43

    Kotzebue, AK

    $50,641

    $24.35

    What are Top 0 Best Paying Related Development Administrative Assistant Jobs in the U.S.

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    Infographic detailing Development Administrative Assistant salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $43,768 per year or $21.04 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.