Administrative Assistant 1 pay range
State of Washington · class code 105E
- Class code
- 105E
- Salary range
- 39
- Pay unit
- Year
- Alternate ranges
- 3
- State
- Washington
- The State of Washington published pay range for Administrative Assistant 1 is $39,036 to $56,952 per year, spanning every alternate range the plan defines.
- Washington State Office of Financial Management (OFM) keys this classification as class code 105E.
- The plan defines 3 alternate ranges for this class, so the rate depends on which bargaining unit covers the position.
- This is the range the plan authorises, not the salary of any individual employee.
Step progression
Washington State Office of Financial Management (OFM) assigns this class to salary range 39 in the General Service Salary Schedule. The range pays 13 steps; a step is normally earned on a periodic increment date, not negotiated.
| Basis | A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual | $42,780 | $43,836 | $44,856 | $45,924 | $47,004 | $48,048 | $49,296 | $50,412 | $51,600 | $52,872 | $54,204 | $55,596 | $56,952 |
| Monthly | $3,565 | $3,653 | $3,738 | $3,827 | $3,917 | $4,004 | $4,108 | $4,201 | $4,300 | $4,406 | $4,517 | $4,633 | $4,746 |
| Hourly | $20.49 | $20.99 | $21.48 | $21.99 | $22.51 | $23.01 | $23.61 | $24.14 | $24.71 | $25.32 | $25.96 | $26.63 | $27.28 |
Steps as published. The monthly and hourly rows are the state's own, not conversions of the annual row.
Alternate ranges
| Bargaining unit | Minimum | Maximum | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| As listed | $42,780 | $56,952 | per year |
| Doc Wfse | $39,036 | $51,600 | per year |
| Teamsters | $39,924 | $52,872 | per year |
The listing prints a separate range for classes covered by a bargaining agreement. Which one applies depends on the employee's unit.
Class specification
The OFM classified job specification for this class is published by Washington State Office of Financial Management (OFM). The passages below are quoted from it as published, not paraphrased, and cut to their opening sentences; the full specification is the authority on duties and qualifications.
What the state says the job is
This is the entry level of the administrative assistant series. In a supportive role, positions assist and perform a variety of routine administrative duties and tasks related to the organization, communication and coordination of work for a professional supervisor or unit or group of professional level staff members.
Examples of the work
Supports the technical administrative work of professionals; Reviews the work of professional staff to ensure that input/output is in conformance with laws, rules, policies, procedures and standards; Explains and interprets rules, policies, and operating procedures; Schedule meetings, classes, and appointments; Coordinates the supervisor's and staff members' work commitments; Coordinates work of unit with that of other areas; establishes and maintains schedules and priorities; requests for approval for exceptions and special processing; Provides administrative support to supervisor; coordinates office operations; keeps supervisor’s calendar; makes travel arrangements; screens, prioritizes, a ...
Minimum qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent. AND One year of clerical, office or administrative experience. Equivalent education/experience.
Quoted from the OFM classified job specification, read 2026-10-21.
Where this comes from
Washington State Office of Financial Management (OFM) publishes this figure in Classified Job Listing joined to the OFM salary schedules effective July 1, 2026. Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.
The dollar figures come from the salary schedule the listing assigns this range to.
Nearby classes in Washington
Administrative Assistant 1 in other states
| State | Minimum | Maximum | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $12.26 | $21.19 | $25,510 to $44,070 |
| Idaho | $34,968 | $69,936 | $34,968 to $69,936 |
| Indiana | $42,900 | $60,112 | $42,900 to $60,112 |
| Iowa | $43,742 | $64,314 | $43,742 to $64,314 |
| Louisiana | $21,840 | $37,440 | $21,840 to $37,440 |
| Pennsylvania | $46,827 | $70,592 | $46,827 to $70,592 |
Each state publishes its own range for a classification with this exact title. Duties, grade structures and bargaining units differ between states, so read each class page before comparing.