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Administrative Assistant Salary in Colorado (2026)
$23.41 per hour · take-home ≈ $39,868/year ($3,322/month) for a single filer
Administrative Assistant pay range in Colorado
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $37,300 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $42,840 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $48,690 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $58,170 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $64,960 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 29,120 Administrative Assistant jobs in Colorado (occupation code 43-6014, “Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive”).
Gross vs. take-home in Colorado
A median Administrative Assistant salary of $48,690 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Colorado state income tax, a single filer keeps about $39,868 — an effective tax rate of 18.1%.
| Gross (median) | $48,690 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,663 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,725 |
| Colorado state income tax | −$1,434 |
| Take-home (annual) | $39,868 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,322 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Administrative Assistant make in Colorado?
- The median Administrative Assistant salary in Colorado is $48,690 per year ($23.41 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $42,840 and $58,170.
- What is the take-home pay for a Administrative Assistant in Colorado?
- On the median salary of $48,690, a single filer in Colorado takes home about $39,868 per year ($3,322 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.1%.
- How many Administrative Assistant jobs are there in Colorado?
- BLS counts 29,120 Administrative Assistant jobs in Colorado in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Colorado state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Colorado.