Senior Administrative Assistant
HDR
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Chicago, IL · $51k–$73k a year · Posted November 7, 2026
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Where Chicago, IL ranks
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November 2026
- #1Best cities for government pay after cost of living$146k · of 18
- #1Cities with the most jobs that do not need a four-year degree in the Midwest684 jobs · of 51
- #1Cities with the most jobs that do not need a four-year degree in the Great Lakes684 jobs · of 36
- #1Best cities for software and engineering jobs in the Midwest1,140 openings · of 59
- #1Best cities for software and engineering jobs in the Great Lakes1,140 openings · of 48
- #1Best all-round cities for mid-career professionals in the Midwest80 / 100 · of 20
Pay compared with the market
This listing pays about $62,180 a year. Across 32 open senior administrative assistant listings that state pay, the middle half runs $64,000 to $86,500 and the median is $82,500. That is 25% below the median, below the middle half of those listings.
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How AI is used in this kind of work
Among secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive, AI is already used for a large share of the tasks. Measured exposure for secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive: 45% (high).
Share of this job’s tasks that AI is already used for at work, from real usage. It is not a forecast of job loss, and a low number means no use seen yet. Source: Anthropic Economic Index.
About the job
...how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world. In the role of Senior Administrative Assistant, we'll count on you to:
Provide a variety of administrative functions, which may include administrative support...