Administrative assistant salary in Illinois after taxes
The median administrative assistant in Illinois earns $48,310 a year ($23.23 an hour). After 2026 taxes, that's about $38,751 a year, or $1,490.40 every two weeks.
Take-home pay at each pay level
| Pay level | Gross / year | Take-home / year | Per month | Every 2 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $31,930 | $26,400 | $2,200 | $1,015.38 |
| 25th percentile | $39,050 | $31,768 | $2,647 | $1,221.86 |
| Median | $48,310 | $38,751 | $3,229 | $1,490.40 |
| 75th percentile | $61,180 | $48,455 | $4,038 | $1,863.63 |
| 90th percentile | $76,790 | $59,195 | $4,933 | $2,276.75 |
The 10th percentile means 10% of secretaries and administrative assistants in Illinois 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
Illinois ranks #11 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 Illinois after taxes?
The median administrative assistant in Illinois earns $48,310 a year ($23.23 an hour) before tax, according to BLS data for May 2025. After 2026 federal and state taxes that's about $38,751 a year, $3,229 a month or $1,490.40 every two weeks for a single filer with no pre-tax deductions.
How many secretaries and administrative assistants work in Illinois?
About 74,280, 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)
- Illinois Department of Revenue, IL-700-T (2026)
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