Administrative Assistant 3 pay range
State of Washington · class code 105G
- Class code
- 105G
- Salary range
- 44
- Pay unit
- Year
- Alternate ranges
- 3
- State
- Washington
- The State of Washington published pay range for Administrative Assistant 3 is $45,924 to $64,512 per year, spanning every alternate range the plan defines.
- Washington State Office of Financial Management (OFM) keys this classification as class code 105G.
- 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 44 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 | $48,048 | $49,296 | $50,412 | $51,600 | $52,872 | $54,204 | $55,596 | $56,952 | $58,392 | $59,760 | $61,332 | $62,880 | $64,512 |
| Monthly | $4,004 | $4,108 | $4,201 | $4,300 | $4,406 | $4,517 | $4,633 | $4,746 | $4,866 | $4,980 | $5,111 | $5,240 | $5,376 |
| Hourly | $23.01 | $23.61 | $24.14 | $24.71 | $25.32 | $25.96 | $26.63 | $27.28 | $27.97 | $28.62 | $29.37 | $30.11 | $30.90 |
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 | $48,048 | $64,512 | per year |
| Doc Wfse | $45,924 | $61,332 | per year |
| Teamsters | $47,004 | $62,880 | 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
Working under general supervision, positions independently perform professional level administrative assistant assignments in one of the following areas: 1) higher-level administrative and technical support related duties that are substantive in nature; 2) major division, unit, section or program activities in support of and as a direct report to a first level supervisor or manager.
Examples of the work
Communicates procedures and interprets and applies administrative policies to the work of the unit; Evaluates costs and/or approves purchases for expenditures such as equipment, supplies, and furniture; develops cost estimates for equipment needs, space renovations, and projects; Participates in budget preparation; develops budget estimates; monitors expenditures; Assists in devising unit standards/procedures to ensure adherence to policies regarding tasks such as budgeting, purchasing, and contract administration; Coordinates, organizes, and/or directs the operation of a program or major program activity; Represents management and serves as the primary contact in assigned program areas; Reo ...
Minimum qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent AND Three years of clerical, office or administrative experience. OR An Associate’s degree in business administration, public administration, or a closely related field may substitute for experience. AND One year of experience as an Administrative Assistant 2 or two years 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 3 in other states
| State | Minimum | Maximum | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $15.34 | $27.66 | $31,909 to $57,540 |
| Indiana | $37,648 | $52,728 | $37,648 to $52,728 |
| Louisiana | $28,642 | $49,067 | $28,642 to $49,067 |
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.