Administrative assistant salary in Georgia after taxes
The median administrative assistant in Georgia earns $41,600 a year ($20.00 an hour). After 2026 taxes, that's about $34,278 a year, or $1,318.39 every two weeks.
Take-home pay at each pay level
| Pay level | Gross / year | Take-home / year | Per month | Every 2 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $26,330 | $22,727 | $1,894 | $874.13 |
| 25th percentile | $32,130 | $27,142 | $2,262 | $1,043.91 |
| Median | $41,600 | $34,278 | $2,857 | $1,318.39 |
| 75th percentile | $52,090 | $42,184 | $3,515 | $1,622.44 |
| 90th percentile | $62,090 | $49,720 | $4,143 | $1,912.29 |
The 10th percentile means 10% of secretaries and administrative assistants in Georgia earn less than this. New hires usually start near the 10th–25th percentile.
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Administrative assistant take-home pay in other states
Georgia ranks #20 of 20 of the states we cover for median administrative assistant take-home pay.
| State | Median gross | Take-home / year |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $57,330 | $47,449 |
| Massachusetts | $57,940 | $45,891 |
| California | $55,400 | $44,474 |
| Alaska | $48,530 | $41,174 |
| New Hampshire | $48,080 | $40,812 |
| New Jersey | $50,260 | $40,803 |
| New York | $49,600 | $39,674 |
| Nevada | $46,570 | $39,599 |
| Florida | $45,900 | $39,061 |
| Tennessee | $45,810 | $38,988 |
| Illinois | $48,310 | $38,751 |
| Wyoming | $45,450 | $38,699 |
| Virginia | $47,620 | $38,519 |
| Texas | $45,140 | $38,450 |
| Ohio | $46,230 | $38,325 |
| Pennsylvania | $46,270 | $37,937 |
| North Carolina | $45,790 | $37,620 |
| Michigan | $46,020 | $37,452 |
| South Dakota | $41,700 | $35,686 |
| Georgia | $41,600 | $34,278 |
Questions
How much does a administrative assistant make in Georgia after taxes?
The median administrative assistant in Georgia earns $41,600 a year ($20.00 an hour) before tax, according to BLS data for May 2025. After 2026 federal and state taxes that's about $34,278 a year, $2,857 a month or $1,318.39 every two weeks for a single filer with no pre-tax deductions.
How many secretaries and administrative assistants work in Georgia?
About 44,430, according to the BLS May 2025 estimates.
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.
Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (state data)
- IRS Publication 15-T (2026), Worksheet 1A and Annual Percentage Method tables
- SSA: 2026 Social Security wage base ($184,500)
- Georgia DOR, Employer’s Withholding Tax Guide 2026 (rev. Sept. 2026), percentage method
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