Administrative assistant salary after taxes, by state
Median pay for secretaries and administrative assistants and what's left after 2026 taxes. Of the states we cover, Washington leaves the most: about $47,449 a year.
| State | Median gross | Take-home / year | Per month | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $57,330 | $47,449 | $3,954 | 31,710 |
| Massachusetts | $57,940 | $45,891 | $3,824 | 37,750 |
| California | $55,400 | $44,474 | $3,706 | 158,630 |
| Alaska | $48,530 | $41,174 | $3,431 | 5,390 |
| New Hampshire | $48,080 | $40,812 | $3,401 | 9,050 |
| New Jersey | $50,260 | $40,803 | $3,400 | 65,960 |
| New York | $49,600 | $39,674 | $3,306 | 122,490 |
| Nevada | $46,570 | $39,599 | $3,300 | 16,790 |
| Florida | $45,900 | $39,061 | $3,255 | 104,000 |
| Tennessee | $45,810 | $38,988 | $3,249 | 34,580 |
| Illinois | $48,310 | $38,751 | $3,229 | 74,280 |
| Wyoming | $45,450 | $38,699 | $3,225 | 2,250 |
| Virginia | $47,620 | $38,519 | $3,210 | 31,580 |
| Texas | $45,140 | $38,450 | $3,204 | 149,650 |
| Ohio | $46,230 | $38,325 | $3,194 | 54,790 |
| Pennsylvania | $46,270 | $37,937 | $3,161 | 65,310 |
| North Carolina | $45,790 | $37,620 | $3,135 | 43,690 |
| Michigan | $46,020 | $37,452 | $3,121 | 40,830 |
| South Dakota | $41,700 | $35,686 | $2,974 | 6,120 |
| Georgia | $41,600 | $34,278 | $2,857 | 44,430 |
Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025, statewide, all industries. BLS wages include tips and commissions, not overtime premiums or benefits. Take-home uses 2026 tax rules for a single filer paid every two weeks with W-4 defaults and no pre-tax deductions.