Explore Administrative Assistant Jobs Paying $100,000 or More

Find Administrative Assistant opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more on Ladders. Browse vetted openings for experienced professionals who bring organization, discretion, communication skills, and sound judgment to fast-paced workplaces. Roles may support senior leaders, manage complex schedules, coordinate projects, and help teams operate smoothly.

What Administrative Assistants Do

Administrative Assistants keep business operations on track by managing calendars, arranging meetings and travel, preparing documents, coordinating communications, and handling confidential information. Depending on the organization and level, the work can also include project coordination, event planning, expense oversight, and serving as a point of contact across departments.

Skills Employers Value

Employers often seek strong written and verbal communication, organization, attention to detail, prioritization, and proficiency with office and collaboration software. The ability to anticipate needs, protect sensitive information, solve problems, and stay composed while managing competing deadlines can be especially valuable in senior administrative roles.

Administrative Assistant Career Paths

Administrative Assistant experience can lead to opportunities such as Executive Assistant, Senior Administrative Assistant, Office Manager, or operations and project coordination roles. Responsibilities and qualifications vary by employer, industry, and position; review each listing for details about scope, experience, and compensation.

Find Your Next Administrative Assistant Role

Search Ladders for vetted Administrative Assistant and executive support jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more. Explore current openings, compare role requirements, and find opportunities that match your experience and career goals.

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$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by driving sales growth in the refinery sector, engaging customers, developing relationships, and executing tailored strategies to meet ambitious commercial objectives across the assi...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$112K - $179K *

Take ownership of a diverse portfolio of GSA/GWAC contracts, ensuring compliance and operational excellence through strategic management, collaboration with stakeholders, and training initiatives for...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$112K - $179K *

Lead the charge in managing a diverse portfolio of government contracts, ensuring compliance and performance excellence while advising program teams and building strong relationships for mission succe...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$112K - $179K *

Join a team that's pivotal in managing complex government contracts. You will advise and collaborate with program teams to ensure contract compliance and success from start to finish, while fostering...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $105K *

Advance your career managing high-visibility projects while fostering strong relationships. Lead a dynamic team to ensure exceptional delivery aligned with client expectations and budgetary goals in a...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career by supporting Salesforce solutions, collaborating with teams, and driving requirements to enhance business processes. Utilize your analytical skills to configure and maintain syste...

Michigan, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$100K - $130K *

Partner with us to deliver strategic financial insights that drive business success through effective forecasting, budgeting, and performance analysis, enabling informed decision-making and enhancing...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to drive sales of mission-critical technology for public safety. Engage with emergency response agencies, navigate complex procurement cycles, and deliver innovative solutions that...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$91K - $118K *

Champion academic excellence and student success as a visionary leader overseeing the Business and Public Services division. Drive program development, budget management, and community engagement to e...

New Mexico, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$176K - $204K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing quality assurance in cell therapy. You will oversee compliance activities across vendors, strengthen quality systems, and drive a culture of continuous improv...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$75K - $90K *

Drive exceptional client outcomes by managing complex, cross-functional projects. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure clarity, timely execution, and risk management, transforming strategy into ac...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$82K - $90K *

Empower successful RHTP initiatives through stakeholder engagement, communications, and project support. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure effective outreach, timely execution, and inclusive pa...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $110K *

Empower disaster recovery efforts by managing key public sector clients, ensuring tailored software solutions meet compliance and reporting needs while fostering long-term relationships and driving im...

Atlanta, GARemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $100K *

Grow your career with a strategic Talent Acquisition Manager role, leading a dynamic team to attract top talent across multiple states. Drive recruitment strategies, enhance employer branding, and ens...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$120K - $145K *

Transform project execution by developing and optimizing schedules for data center construction. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery, effective sequencing, and risk mitig...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Take ownership of project schedules for data center construction, optimizing timelines and resource allocation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient sequencing and risk mitigati...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Transform airport advertising environments by conducting site visits, developing signage concepts, and collaborating with design teams. This role combines hands-on fieldwork with creative design to en...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$125K - $150K *

Lead the design and implementation of SQL Server architecture, ensuring high availability and disaster recovery across a multi-tenant cloud environment. Collaborate with teams to tackle complex databa...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$190K - $210K *

Transform the contract management landscape for large-scale data center projects. Oversee RFx processes, negotiate contracts, and ensure compliance while collaborating with cross-functional teams to m...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $100K *

Drive retail excellence across collegiate athletics locations, enhancing fan experiences and revenue growth. Lead teams, manage partnerships, and execute strategic initiatives to elevate brand engagem...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Engage with education leaders to drive business growth and customer success in the WI/IA territory. Utilize your expertise in literacy solutions to build relationships, execute strategic plans, and en...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$152K - $223K *

Support the Privacy Team by providing legal counsel on data processing agreements, privacy assessments, and compliance with privacy laws. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance privacy pro...

RemoteRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$100K - $120K *

Transform your career by managing large-scale electrical distribution projects. Engage with diverse customers, ensuring compliance and successful outcomes while conducting analyses and inspections to...

Wildomar, CARemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$145K - $152K *

Champion program excellence by leading complex federal initiatives, managing multidisciplinary teams, and fostering strong stakeholder relationships to ensure successful delivery and client satisfacti...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $160K *

Lead the charge in managing multi-vendor coordination and cross-team delivery of patient-generated health data applications, ensuring alignment of technical execution with program goals to achieve imp...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does an Administrative Assistant do?question toggle

    An Administrative Assistant supports day-to-day business operations by coordinating schedules, meetings, communications, documents, and other administrative tasks. Some positions also involve project coordination, travel planning, event support, or handling confidential information.

  • Can Administrative Assistant jobs pay $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Yes. Some senior, specialized, or executive-support positions offer compensation of $100,000 or more. Pay depends on factors such as responsibilities, experience, location, industry, and employer.

  • What qualifications are common for Administrative Assistant roles?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers commonly value relevant administrative experience, communication and organizational skills, attention to detail, discretion, and proficiency with office productivity and collaboration tools.

  • What is the difference between an Administrative Assistant and an Executive Assistant?question toggle

    Administrative Assistants typically provide organizational and operational support to a team, department, or office. Executive Assistants often provide dedicated support to senior leaders and may manage complex calendars, travel, communications, and confidential priorities.

  • Where can I find high-paying Administrative Assistant jobs?question toggle

    Ladders features vetted professional job listings with salaries of $100,000 or more. Search Administrative Assistant and related executive support roles to explore current opportunities.