Administrative Assistant Average Salary in Egypt 2023
How much money does an Administrative Assistant make in Egypt?
LOW
2,370
EGP AVERAGE
4,640
EGP HIGH
7,150
EGP
A person working as an Administrative Assistant in Egypt typically earns around 4,640 EGP per month. Salaries range from 2,370 EGP (lowest) to 7,150 EGP (highest).
This is the average monthly salary including housing, transport, and other benefits. Administrative Assistant salaries vary drastically based on experience, skills, gender, or location. Below you will find a detailed breakdown based on many different criteria.
Administrative Assistant Salary Distribution in Egypt
The median, the maximum, the minimum, and the range
Salary Range
Administrative Assistant salaries in Egypt range from 2,370 EGP per month (minimum salary) to 7,150 EGP per month (maximum salary).
Median Salary
The median salary is 4,550 EGP per month, which means that half (50%) of people working as Administrative Assistant(s) are earning less than 4,550 EGP while the other half are earning more than 4,550 EGP. The median represents the middle salary value. Generally speaking, you would want to be on the right side of the graph with the group earning more than the median salary.
Percentiles
Closely related to the median are two values: the 25th and the 75th percentiles. Reading from the salary distribution diagram, 25% of Administrative Assistant(s) are earning less than 3,110 EGP while 75% of them are earning more than 3,110 EGP. Also from the diagram, 75% of Administrative Assistant(s) are earning less than 5,730 EGP while 25% are earning more than 5,730 EGP.
What is the difference between the median and the average salary?
Both are indicators. If your salary is higher than both of the average and the median then you are doing very well. If your salary is lower than both, then many people are earning 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
Administrative Assistant Salary Comparison by Years of Experience
How does experience and age affect your pay?
The experience level is the most important factor in determining the salary. Naturally the more years of experience the higher your wage. We broke down Administrative Assistant salaries by experience level and this is what we found.
An Administrative Assistant with less than two years of experience makes approximately 2,650 EGP per month.
While someone with an experience level between two and five years is expected to earn 3,470 EGP per month, 31% more than someone with less than two year's experience.
Moving forward, an experience level between five and ten years lands a salary of 4,850 EGP per month, 40% more than someone with two to five years of experience.
Additionally, Administrative Assistant(s) whose expertise span anywhere between ten and fifteen years get a salary equivalent to 5,830 EGP per month, 20% more than someone with five to ten years of experience.
If the experience level is between fifteen and twenty years, then the expected wage is 6,330 EGP per month, 9% more than someone with ten to fifteen years of experience.
Lastly, employees with more than twenty years of professional experience get a salary of 6,840 EGP per month, 8% more than people with fifteen to twenty years of experience.
Administrative Assistant average salary change by experience in Egypt
| 0 - 2 Years | 2,650 EGP | |
| 2 - 5 Years | +31% | 3,470 EGP |
| 5 - 10 Years | +40% | 4,850 EGP |
| 10 - 15 Years | +20% | 5,830 EGP |
| 15 - 20 Years | +9% | 6,330 EGP |
| 20+ Years | +8% | 6,840 EGP |
Typical Salary Progress for Most Careers
Administrative Assistant Salary Comparison By Education
How do education levels affect salaries?
Displayed below is the average salary difference between different Administrative Assistant(s) who have the same experience but different education levels.
We all know that higher education equals a bigger salary, but how much more money can a degree add to your income? We broke down Administrative Assistant salaries by education level in order to make a comparison.
When the education level is High School, the average salary of an Administrative Assistant is 3,040 EGP per month.
While someone with a Certificate or Diploma gets a salary of 4,470 EGP per month, 47% more than someone having a High School degree.
A Bachelor's Degree gets its holder an average salary of 6,860 EGP per month, 53% more than someone with a Certificate or Diploma.
Administrative Assistant average salary difference by education level in Egypt
| High School | 3,040 EGP | |
| Certificate or Diploma | +47% | 4,470 EGP |
| Bachelor's Degree | +53% | 6,860 EGP |
Typical Salary Difference by Education for Most Careers
Administrative Assistant Salary Comparison By Gender
Though gender should not have an effect on pay, in reality, it does. So who gets paid more: men or women? Male Administrative Assistant employees in Egypt earn 16% less than their female counterparts on average.
| Male | 4,250 EGP | |
| Female | +19% | 5,070 EGP |
Salary Comparison By Gender in Egypt for all Careers
Administrative Assistant Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage in Egypt
How much are annual salary increments in Egypt for Administrative Assistant(s)? How often do employees get salary raises?
Administrative Assistant
Administrative Assistant(s) in Egypt are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 9% every 19 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 9% granted to employees every 17 months.
Egypt / All Professions
The term 'Annual Salary Increase' usually refers to the increase in 12 calendar month period, but because it is rarely 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
Annual Increment Rate By Industry 2022
| Banking | 1% | |
| Energy | 2% | |
| Information Technology | 3% | |
| Healthcare | 4% | |
| Travel | 5% | |
| Construction | 6% | |
| Education | 7% |
Listed above are the average annual increase rates for each industry in Egypt for the year 2022. Companies within thriving industries tend to provide higher and more frequent raises. Exceptions do exist, but generally speaking, the situation of any company is closely related to the economic situation in the country or region. These figures tend to change frequently.
Worldwide Salary Raises: All Countries and All Jobs
Administrative Assistant Bonus and Incentive Rates in Egypt
How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?
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An Administrative Assistant is considered to be a low bonus-based job due to the generally limited involvement in direct revenue generation, with exceptions of course. The people who get the highest bonuses are usually somehow involved in the revenue generation cycle.
73% of surveyed staff reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 27% 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 | 27% | |
| No Bonus | 73% |
Types of Bonuses Considered
Individual Performance-Based BonusesThe most standard form of bonus where the employee is awarded based on their exceptional performance.
Company Performance BonusesOccasionally, 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 BonusesGranted upon achieving an important goal or milestone.
Holiday / End of Year BonusesThese 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 Generators | Supporting 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: | Example: |
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.
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.
Administrative Assistant Average Hourly Wage in Egypt
27 EGP per hourThe average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Egypt is 27 EGP. This means that the average Administrative Assistant in Egypt earns approximately 27 EGP for every worked hour.
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 fix 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.
Administrative Assistant VS Other Jobs
The average salary for Administrative Assistant is 15% less than that of Administration / Reception / Secretarial. Also, Administration / Reception / Secretarial salaries are 41% less than those of All Jobs.
Salary comparison with similar jobs
| Job Title | Average Salary |
| Accreditation Specialist | 9,870 EGP |  +110% |
| Administrative Aide | 3,690 EGP |  -20% |
| Administrative Analyst | 6,680 EGP | +44% |
| Administrative Assistant | 4,640 EGP | = |
| Administrative Associate | 4,400 EGP | -5% |
| Administrative Manager | 7,480 EGP | +61% |
| Administrative Receptionist | 4,330 EGP | -7% |
| Board Secretary | 4,110 EGP | -11% |
| Central Office Operator | 4,670 EGP | +1% |
| Clerk | 3,140 EGP | -32% |
| Commercial Administrator | 6,250 EGP | +35% |
| Commissions Processor | 5,820 EGP | +25% |
| Conveyancing Secretary | 3,910 EGP | -16% |
| Document Controller | 3,830 EGP | -17% |
| Document Management Specialist | 5,500 EGP | +19% |
| Executive Assistant | 5,280 EGP | +14% |
| Executive Personal Assistant | 5,770 EGP | +24% |
| Executive Secretary | 4,680 EGP | +1% |
| Front Desk Attendant | 4,590 EGP | -1% |
| Front Desk Coordinator | 5,220 EGP | +13% |
| Front Desk Manager | 6,960 EGP | +50% |
| Group Services Manager | 12,000 EGP | +160% |
| Head Receptionist | 5,020 EGP | +8% |
| Key Account Assistant | 5,420 EGP | +17% |
| Keyboard and Data Entry Operator | 2,950 EGP | -36% |
| Leasing Administrator | 5,520 EGP | +19% |
| Legal Secretary | 4,850 EGP | +5% |
| Librarian | 5,590 EGP | +20% |
| Mailroom Manager | 4,850 EGP | +5% |
| Management Support Secretary | 4,540 EGP | -2% |
| Master Programme Coordinator | 8,440 EGP | +82% |
| Medical Receptionist | 4,690 EGP | +1% |
| Meeting and Event Assistant | 5,240 EGP | +13% |
| Meeting and Event Manager | 11,000 EGP | +140% |
| Night Manager | 6,630 EGP | +43% |
| Office Administrator | 7,300 EGP | +57% |
| Office Assistant | 3,090 EGP | -33% |
| Office Manager | 7,940 EGP | +71% |
| Office Services Coordinator | 5,990 EGP | +29% |
| Operations Analyst | 9,020 EGP | +94% |
| Operations Manager | 11,400 EGP | +150% |
| Personal Assistant | 4,490 EGP | -3% |
| Planning Assistant | 5,630 EGP | +21% |
| Process Expert | 7,020 EGP | +51% |
| Program Coordinator | 6,710 EGP | +45% |
| Programme Assistant | 5,840 EGP | +26% |
| Project Administrator | 7,480 EGP | +61% |
| Project Coordinator | 10,000 EGP | +120% |
| Reception Team Lead | 6,000 EGP | +29% |
| Receptionist | 4,350 EGP | -6% |
| Records Officer | 3,890 EGP | -16% |
| Schedule Officer | 3,200 EGP | -31% |
| School Secretary | 4,260 EGP | -8% |
| Secretary | 3,930 EGP | -15% |
| Switchboard Operator | 3,610 EGP | -22% |
| Technical Program Manager | 10,800 EGP | +130% |
| Technical Project Manager | 10,900 EGP | +130% |
| Typist | 3,670 EGP | -21% |
| Wayleave Officer | 3,190 EGP | -31% |
Salary Comparison By City
| City | Average Salary |
| Alexandria | 4,820 EGP |
| Cairo | 5,410 EGP |
| Sharm el-Sheikh | 4,040 EGP |
Government vs Private Sector Salary Comparison
Where can you get paid more, working for a private company or for the government? Public sector employees in Egypt earn 6% more than their private sector counterparts on average across all sectors.
| Private Sector | 8,900 EGP | |
| Public Sector | +6% | 9,440 EGP |
