» How much should you be making? Admins @ Work: A Resource for Administrative Professionals

Published on November 5th, 2007

According to PayScale.com, the median salary for an Administrative / Office Manager in the U.S. is $40,100 per year. There are so many variables that come into play here – location, education, experience. Then there are the additional benefits – health care, flexible work schedule, telecommuting, bonuses, daycare, dry cleaning, and the list goes on. How do you know if you are making an appropriate salary? Many people just ask for a little more than they are making in their current position when they apply for a new position. But, is that really a fair salary? Take a look at these statistics and for more in-depth analysis check out Payscale.com‘s free customized salary report (see sample report).

Median Salary by Years Experience – Job: Administrative / Office Manager (United States)