Administrative Assistant salary in Canada
Based on 97 Canadian job postings that list pay, the median administrative assistant pay is $26 an hour. The middle half of postings pay between $22.50 and $29.21.
Lower 25%$22.50
Median$26
Upper 25%$29.21
Pay figures are taken from employer postings that list pay. They are not estimates. Updated November 6, 2026.
By province
| Location | Lower 25% | Median | Upper 25% | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ontario | $22 | $25 | $28.50 | 41 |
| British Columbia | $24.13 | $28.11 | $29.21 | 18 |
| Saskatchewan | $21 | $21.60 | $24.46 | 9 |
| Quebec | $25 | $25 | $28.50 | 9 |
| Alberta | $26.93 | $29.22 | $33.12 | 8 |
| Manitoba | $20.88 | $25.25 | $27 | 6 |
By city
| Location | Lower 25% | Median | Upper 25% | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto, ON | $24.60 | $28.76 | $29.41 | 17 |
| Surrey, BC | $29.21 | $29.21 | $29.21 | 6 |
Common questions
How much does a administrative assistant make in Canada?
Based on 97 Canadian job postings that list pay, the median administrative assistant pay is $26 an hour. The middle half of postings pay between $22.50 and $29.21.
Where do administrative assistants earn the most?
Among provinces with enough data, Alberta has the highest median advertised pay at $29.22 an hour.