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Administrative Assistant Salary in Indiana (2026)
$21.29 per hour · take-home ≈ $36,445/year ($3,037/month) for a single filer
Administrative Assistant pay range in Indiana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $31,220 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $36,860 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $44,270 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $50,050 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $60,160 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 20,100 Administrative Assistant jobs in Indiana (occupation code 43-6014, “Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive”).
Gross vs. take-home in Indiana
A median Administrative Assistant salary of $44,270 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Indiana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $36,445 — an effective tax rate of 17.7%.
| Gross (median) | $44,270 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,132 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,387 |
| Indiana state income tax | −$1,306 |
| Take-home (annual) | $36,445 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,037 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Administrative Assistant make in Indiana?
- The median Administrative Assistant salary in Indiana is $44,270 per year ($21.29 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $36,860 and $50,050.
- What is the take-home pay for a Administrative Assistant in Indiana?
- On the median salary of $44,270, a single filer in Indiana takes home about $36,445 per year ($3,037 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.7%.
- How many Administrative Assistant jobs are there in Indiana?
- BLS counts 20,100 Administrative Assistant jobs in Indiana 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 Indiana 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 Indiana.