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Administration / Reception / Secretarial Average Salaries in Canada 2024

How much money does a person working in Administration / Reception / Secretarial make in Canada?


Average Yearly Salary
70,900 CAD
( 5,910 CAD monthly)

LOW
35,600
CAD
AVERAGE
70,900
CAD
HIGH
162,000
CAD
All salary figures displayed here are per year except when noted otherwise.
All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

A person working in Administration / Reception / Secretarial in Canada typically earns around 70,900 CAD. Salaries range from 35,600 CAD (lowest average) to 162,000 CAD (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher).


Salary Variance

The provided figure represents the median compensation that encompasses housing, transportation, and other perks. The salaries within the Administration / Reception / Secretarial domain in Canada exhibit significant discrepancies across various professions. In case you seek information about the remuneration of a specific position, please refer to the salaries listed below for respective job titles.

Salaries for specific jobs

Job TitleAverage Salary
Administration / Reception / Secretarial
Accreditation Specialist131,000 CAD
Admin Clerk40,200 CAD
Admin Executive68,200 CAD
Administrative Aide50,000 CAD
Administrative Analyst88,200 CAD
Administrative Assistant65,800 CAD
Administrative Associate62,600 CAD
Administrative Coordinator62,700 CAD
Administrative Manager93,700 CAD
Administrative Officer64,300 CAD
Administrative Receptionist56,700 CAD
Administrative Secretary55,200 CAD
Administrative Specialist62,100 CAD
Administrative Support55,700 CAD
Administrative Technician49,200 CAD
Board Secretary55,100 CAD
Branch Office Administrator103,000 CAD
Business Administrator95,700 CAD
Business Office Manager149,000 CAD
Central Office Operator59,800 CAD
Clerical Assistant37,300 CAD
Clerk42,200 CAD
Commercial Administrator90,100 CAD
Commissions Processor75,600 CAD
Conveyancing Secretary55,200 CAD
Corporate Receptionist58,500 CAD
Creditors Clerk59,700 CAD
Data Entry Clerk39,700 CAD
Data Entry Specialist59,900 CAD
Document Controller53,600 CAD
Document Management Specialist79,300 CAD
Executive Administrative Assistant70,000 CAD
Executive Assistant69,100 CAD
Executive Officer76,300 CAD
Executive Personal Assistant77,200 CAD
Executive Secretary65,100 CAD
File Clerk39,700 CAD
Front Desk Attendant60,000 CAD
Front Desk Coordinator70,000 CAD
Front Desk Manager93,900 CAD
Front Desk Receptionist60,400 CAD
Front Desk Shift Leader74,300 CAD
Front Office Assistant55,300 CAD
Front Office Executive74,100 CAD
Group Services Manager165,000 CAD
Head Receptionist68,000 CAD
Inquiry and Admissions Clerk40,300 CAD
Key Account Assistant67,400 CAD
Keyboard and Data Entry Operator41,500 CAD
Leasing Administrator72,400 CAD
Legal Secretary65,700 CAD
Librarian78,600 CAD
Mail Processing Clerk36,000 CAD
Mail Sorting Clerk37,200 CAD
Mailroom Clerk37,400 CAD
Mailroom Manager66,600 CAD
Management Support Secretary60,000 CAD
Master Programme Coordinator117,000 CAD
Medical Receptionist66,200 CAD
Meeting and Event Assistant70,000 CAD
Meeting and Event Manager144,000 CAD
Night Manager89,500 CAD
Office Administrator90,700 CAD
Office Assistant41,300 CAD
Office Automation Clerk68,700 CAD
Office Clerk49,700 CAD
Office Coordinator60,000 CAD
Office Manager108,000 CAD
Office Services Coordinator82,000 CAD
Office Supervisor73,500 CAD
Operations Analyst122,000 CAD
Operations Clerk70,500 CAD
Operations Manager160,000 CAD
Personal Assistant59,700 CAD
Planning Assistant73,000 CAD
Process Expert93,200 CAD
Program Coordinator88,200 CAD
Programme Assistant72,600 CAD
Project Administrator105,000 CAD
Project Coordinator139,000 CAD
Query Administrator77,100 CAD
Reception Team Lead79,600 CAD
Receptionist54,800 CAD
Records Officer48,400 CAD
Registry Administrator63,500 CAD
Registry and Filing Clerk40,200 CAD
Rental Clerk41,800 CAD
Schedule Officer39,700 CAD
Scheduler46,600 CAD
School Secretary58,300 CAD
Secretary53,500 CAD
Service Reception Head68,200 CAD
Switchboard Operator51,300 CAD
Technical Program Manager142,000 CAD
Technical Project Manager153,000 CAD
Typist45,900 CAD
Unit Secretary52,200 CAD
Wayleave Officer40,300 CAD


Administration / Reception / Secretarial Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Canada

Median and salary distribution Canada Administration / Reception / Secretarial yearly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
84,300 CAD or more
10% of people earn
72,000 to 84,300 CAD
20% of people earn
44,800 CAD or less
65% of people earn
44,800 to 72,000 CAD
Minimum Salary
35,600 CAD
Median
64,300 CAD
Maximum
162,000 CAD




Median Salary, maximum and minimum salary, minimum wage, starting salary, and the salary range

All salary figures displayed here are per year except when noted otherwise.
  • Salary Range, Minimum Wage, and Starting Salary

    Salaries in Administration / Reception / Secretarial in Canada range from 35,600 CAD (starting average salary) to 162,000 CAD (maximum average salary, actual maximum is higher). To clarify, the number presented is not the legally mandated minimum wage. Rather, it represents the lowest figure reported in a salary survey that involved thousands of participants and professionals from across the entire country.

  • Median Salary

    The median income in the field of Administration / Reception / Secretarial is 64,300 CAD, implying that half of the workforce in Canada earns less than this figure, and the other half earns more. It represents the central value of salaries. As a rule of thumb, you would prefer to be part of the group earning above the median wage, situated on the right-hand side of the salary distribution chart.

  • Percentiles and Salary Scale

    Two values that are highly correlated with the median are the 25th and 75th percentiles. By examining the salary distribution diagram, it is possible to determine that 25% of individuals employed in Administration / Reception / Secretarial in Canada earn less than 52,900 CAD, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 78,400 CAD, while 25% earn more than that.

  • Pay Scale Structure

    Data was regrouped into brackets to provide a better understanding of what salaries can be expected. This approach was deemed more accurate than relying solely on the average salary, as it offers greater insights into the distribution of salaries in the field of Administration / Reception / Secretarial in Canada. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 44,800 CAD to 72,000 CAD. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 44,800 CAD mark, while 10% ranged from 72,000 CAD to 84,300 CAD. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 84,300 CAD or higher.

Salary Comparison by Years of Experience

How does a person's salary progress over time?

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The experience level is the most important factor in determining the salary. Naturally, the more years of experience the higher the wage.

Generally speaking, employees in Administration / Reception / Secretarial in Canada having experience from two to five years earn on average 32% more than freshers and juniors across all industries and disciplines.

Professionals with experience of more than five years tend to earn on average 36% more than those with five years or less of work experience.

As you hit the ten years mark, the salary increases by 21% and an additional 14% for those who have crossed the 15 years mark.

Those figures are presented as guidelines only. The numbers become more significant if you consider one job title at a time.


Change in salary based on experience varies drastically from one location to another and depends hugely on the career field as well. The data displayed here is the combined average of many different jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.
On average, a person's salary doubles their starting salary by the time they cross the 10 years* experience mark.
* Based on the average change in salary over time. Salary variations differ from person to person.


Salary Comparison By Education

How does the education level affect your salary?

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Change in salary based on education varies drastically from one location to another and depends hugely on the career field as well. The data displayed here is the combined average of multiple jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.

It is well known that higher education equals a bigger salary, but how much more money can a degree add to your income?

We compared the salaries of professionals at the same level but with different college degree levels across many jobs in Administration / Reception / Secretarial in Canada, below are our findings.

Workers with a certificate or diploma earn on average 17% more than their peers who only reached the high school level.

Employees who earned a Bachelor's Degree earn 24% more than those who only managed to attain a certificate or diploma.

Professionals who attained a Master's Degree are awarded salaries that are 29% more than those with a Bachelor's Degree.

Finally, PhD holders earn 23% more than Master's Degree holders on average while doing the same job.


Is a Master's degree or an MBA worth it? Should you pursue higher education?

A Master's degree program or any post-graduate program in Canada costs anywhere from 50,000 CAD to 150,000 CAD and lasts approximately two years. That is quite an investment.

Employees can't expect any salary increases during the study period, assuming they already have a job. In most cases, a salary review is conducted once education is completed and the degree has been attained.

Many people pursue higher education as a tactic to switch to a higher-paying job. The numbers seem to support this tactic. The average increase in compensation while changing jobs is approximately 10% more than the customary salary increment.

The decision really depends on the situation and experience among many other factors. Putting all variables aside, if a person can afford the costs of higher education then the return on investment is definitely worth it. Degree costs can be recovered roughly in a year or so.



Salary and Compensation Comparison By Gender / Administration / Reception / Secretarial / Canada

Salary comparison by gender Canada Administration / Reception / Secretarial yearly
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Though gender should not have an effect on pay, in reality, it does. So who gets paid more: men or women? In the field of Administration / Reception / Secretarial in Canada, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 5%.

Male
72,600 CAD
Female-4%
69,400 CAD
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Comparison By Gender in Canada for all Careers

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Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage / Administration / Reception / Secretarial / Canada

How much are annual salary increments in Canada for individuals working in Administration / Reception / Secretarial? How often do employees get salary raises?

Professionals working in Administration / Reception / Secretarial in Canada are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 8% every 16 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 9% granted to employees every 15 months.

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The figures provided here are averages of numbers. Those figures should be taken as general guidelines. Salary increments will vary from person to person and depend on many factors, but your performance and contribution to the success of the organization remain the most important factors in determining how much and how often you will be granted a raise.

Canada / All Professions

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The term Annual Salary Increase usually refers to the increase in 12 calendar month period, but because it is rare that people get their salaries reviewed exactly on the one-year mark, it is more meaningful to know the frequency and the rate at the time of the increase.

How to calculate the salary increment percentage?

The annual salary Increase in a calendar year (12 months) can be easily calculated as follows: Annual Salary Increase = Increase Rate x 12 / Increase Frequency

The average salary increase in one year (12 months) in Canada is 7%.

Worldwide Salary Raises: All Countries and All Jobs

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Salary Packages and Schemes

Not all compensation increases are reflected directly in the salary. Some companies offer upgraded packages to their staff instead of cash money. The figures displayed here account only for direct increments to the base salary.

Bonus and Incentive Rates / Administration / Reception / Secretarial / Canada

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate Canada Administration / Reception / Secretarial
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72% of surveyed staff in Administration / Reception / Secretarial reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 28% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 1% to 3% of their annual salary.

Received Bonus
28%
No Bonus
72%

Types of Bonuses Considered

Individual Performance-Based Bonuses

The most standard form of bonus, where the employee is awarded based on their exceptional performance.

Company Performance Bonuses

Occasionally, some companies like to celebrate excess earnings and profits with their staff collectively in the form of bonuses that are granted to everyone. The amount of the bonus will probably be different from person to person depending on their role within the organization.

Goal-Based Bonuses

Granted upon achieving an important goal or milestone.

Holiday / End of Year Bonuses

These types of bonuses are given without a reason and usually resemble an appreciation token.

Bonuses Are Not Commissions!

People tend to confuse bonuses with commissions. A commission is a prefixed rate at which someone gets paid for items sold or deals completed while a bonus is in most cases arbitrary and unplanned.


What makes a position worthy of good bonuses and a high salary?

The main two types of jobs

Revenue GeneratorsSupporting Cast

Employees that are directly involved in generating revenue or profit for the organization. Their field of expertise usually matches the type of business.

Employees that support and facilitate the work of revenue generators. Their expertise is usually different from that of the core business operations.

Example:
A graphics designer working for a graphics designing company.

Example:
A graphic designer in the marketing department of a hospital.


Revenue generators usually get more and higher bonuses, higher salaries, and more frequent salary increments. The reason is quite simple: it is easier to quantify your value to the company in monetary terms when you participate in revenue generation.

Try to work for companies where your skills can generate revenue. We can't all generate revenue and that's perfectly fine.

Bonus Comparison by Seniority Level

Top management personnel and senior employees naturally exhibit higher bonus rates and frequencies than juniors. This is very predictable due to the inherent responsibilities of being higher in the hierarchy. People in top positions can easily get double or triple bonus rates than employees down the pyramid.

Hourly Average Wage / Administration / Reception / Secretarial / Canada


34 CAD per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Administration / Reception / Secretarial in Canada is 34 CAD.This is the rate they get paid for every worked hour.


Hourly Wage = Annual Salary / ( 52 x 5 x 8 )

About The Hourly Pay Rate

The hourly wage is the salary paid in one worked hour. Usually, jobs are classified into two categories: salaried jobs and hourly jobs. Salaried jobs pay a fixed amount regardless of the hours worked. Hourly jobs pay per worked hour. To convert salary into hourly wage the above formula is used (assuming 5 working days in a week and 8 working hours per day which is the standard for most jobs). The hourly wage calculation may differ slightly depending on the worked hours per week and the annual vacation allowance. The figures mentioned above are good approximations and are considered to be the standard. One major difference between salaried employees and hourly paid employees is overtime eligibility. Salaried employees are usually exempt from overtime as opposed to hourly paid staff.

What is the minimum hourly rate of pay?

The minimum pay rate per hour for people working in Administration / Reception / Secretarial in Canada is 17 CAD. This is the minimum as per the gathered data in the salary survey not the minimum hourly rate mandated by law.

Salary Comparison By City

CityAverage Salary
Brampton72,700 CAD
Calgary74,800 CAD
Edmonton74,200 CAD
Gatineau68,300 CAD
Halifax69,300 CAD
Hamilton73,300 CAD
Kitchener71,600 CAD
Markham70,600 CAD
Mississauga75,400 CAD
Montreal79,800 CAD
Ottawa76,100 CAD
Quebec74,800 CAD
Regina67,400 CAD
Richmond63,800 CAD
Saskatoon68,100 CAD
Surrey70,000 CAD
Toronto79,600 CAD
Vancouver76,300 CAD
Vaughan69,200 CAD
Windsor68,600 CAD
Winnipeg73,800 CAD

Salary Comparison By State

StateAverage Salary
Alberta76,300 CAD
British Columbia77,700 CAD
Manitoba73,300 CAD
New Brunswick65,300 CAD
Newfoundland-Labrador64,000 CAD
Northwest Territories71,100 CAD
Nova Scotia66,900 CAD
Nunavut74,000 CAD
Ontario79,700 CAD
Prince Edward Island61,500 CAD
Quebec78,400 CAD
Saskatchewan68,700 CAD
Yukon63,100 CAD

Government vs Private Sector Salary Comparison

Where can you get paid more, working in a private company or the government? The difference between the public or government sector salaries and the private sector salaries in Canada is 4% on average across all career fields.

Private Sector
117,000 CAD
Public Sector+4%
122,000 CAD
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Statistics and Calculation Guide

What is considered to be a good and competitive salary in Administration / Reception / Secretarial in Canada?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 64,300 CAD and 78,400 CAD. This is a very rough estimate. Experience and education play a very huge part in the final earnings.

Gross Salary (before tax) and Net Salary (after tax)

All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

Base / Basic Salary

The base salary for jobs in Administration / Reception / Secretarial in Canada ranges from 35,600 CAD to 52,900 CAD. The base salary depends on many factors including experience and education. It is not easy to provide a figure with very little information, so take this range with a grain of salt.


What is the difference between the median and the average salary?

Both are indicators. If your salary is higher than both the average and the median then you are doing very well. If your salary is lower than both, then many people earn more than you and there is plenty of room for improvement. If your wage is between the average and the median, then things can be a bit complicated. We wrote a guide to explain all about the different scenarios. How to compare your salary


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