Salaries
Administrative Assistants Salary in Northwest Territories
- Median wage
- $36.00 an hour Northwest Territories
- Compared with Canada
- 36.2% higher $9.56 above the Canadian median of $26.44
- Job outlook
- Moderate 3 of 5, 2025-2027
- Job postings
- 3 on Job Bank in September 2026
Wages in Northwest Territories
| Wage | Northwest Territories | Canada |
|---|---|---|
| Low | $25.00 | $19.23 |
| Lower quartile | $25.00 | $22.61 |
| Median | $36.00 | $26.44 |
| Upper quartile | $37.00 | $31.25 |
| High | $42.00 | $36.88 |
| Average | $33.28 | $27.90 |
Job outlook
Moderate (3 of 5) for 2025-2027, from Job Bank’s 3-year outlook for Northwest Territories.
Employment growth will lead to a few new positions. Several positions will become available due to retirements. Outlook data
3 job postings on Job Bank in September 2026.
Education and training
- TEER category
- 3
- Usual education
- A college diploma or an apprenticeship of less than 2 years is usually required.
By region in Northwest Territories
Job Bank publishes no regional wages for Northwest Territories.
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