Administrative Assistant 2 pay range
State of Washington · class code 105F
- Class code
- 105F
- Salary range
- 41
- Pay unit
- Year
- Alternate ranges
- 3
- State
- Washington
- The State of Washington published pay range for Administrative Assistant 2 is $42,780 to $59,760 per year, spanning every alternate range the plan defines.
- Washington State Office of Financial Management (OFM) keys this classification as class code 105F.
- 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 41 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 | $44,856 | $45,924 | $47,004 | $48,048 | $49,296 | $50,412 | $51,600 | $52,872 | $54,204 | $55,596 | $56,952 | $58,392 | $59,760 |
| Monthly | $3,738 | $3,827 | $3,917 | $4,004 | $4,108 | $4,201 | $4,300 | $4,406 | $4,517 | $4,633 | $4,746 | $4,866 | $4,980 |
| Hourly | $21.48 | $21.99 | $22.51 | $23.01 | $23.61 | $24.14 | $24.71 | $25.32 | $25.96 | $26.63 | $27.28 | $27.97 | $28.62 |
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 | $44,856 | $59,760 | per year |
| Doc Wfse | $42,780 | $56,952 | per year |
| Teamsters | $42,780 | $56,952 | 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
Positions perform routine comprehensive administrative assistant support. Positions within an assigned division, unit, section, or program independently plan, organize, prioritize tasks, monitor budget status, implement corrections, and studies, manage databases and office records, establish office procedures and priorities, and handle the coordination of office operations. Positions interact with agency and/or institution clients, the public, staff from various departments, students, and faculty, with assignments and projects of a complex nature. Positions require a solid understanding of regulations, policies, and procedures to handle these tasks independently, occasionally seeking guidance for new, complex or unusual situations. Work will be periodically reviewed for compliance with established policies and procedures.
Examples of the work
Review work of professional staff to ensure compliance with rules, laws, policies and standards, especially when a deep understanding of the subject matter is required;. Explains and interprets complex rules, policies and operating procedures; Performs significant portions of professional level assignments, collaborates with professionals, and demonstrates knowledge of programs; Reviews and researches operating procedures and problems, develops solutions and recommendations; Coordinates work within the unit with that of other areas; establishes and maintains schedules and priorities, and authorizes exceptions and special processing; Drafts and formats various correspondence including composi ...
Minimum qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent AND Two years of clerical, office or administrative experience; OR One year of experience as an Administrative Assistant 1. 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 2 in other states
| State | Minimum | Maximum | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $13.49 | $24.67 | $28,059 to $51,308 |
| Idaho | $39,543 | $79,086 | $39,543 to $79,086 |
| Indiana | $39,000 | $54,600 | $39,000 to $54,600 |
| Iowa | $50,398 | $74,069 | $50,398 to $74,069 |
| Louisiana | $25,022 | $42,869 | $25,022 to $42,869 |
| Pennsylvania | $53,008 | $80,646 | $53,008 to $80,646 |
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.