Keep offices running by managing schedules, correspondence, records, meetings and office supplies. Administrative assistants are needed in every sector, and experienced executive assistants become trusted right hands to senior leaders.
Salary Breakdown
Office assistant or administrative clerk handling filing, phones, data entry and correspondence. Indicative market estimate, not a published salary scale.
Estimated Take-Home Pay
Based on the midpoint of the Entry salary range ($1,100,000 JMD), after NIS, NHT, Education Tax, and PAYE.
Show deduction breakdown
- Gross (annual)
- $1,100,000 JMD
- NIS (3%)
- −$33,000 JMD
- NHT (2%)
- −$22,000 JMD
- Education Tax
- −$24,007 JMD
- PAYE Income Tax
- −$0 JMD
- Net (annual)
- $1,020,992 JMD
Estimate only — illustrative rates and thresholds, not tax advice. Confirm current figures with Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) and the National Insurance Scheme (NIS).
Career Path Roadmap
- 1
Complete Business CSEC Subjects
English A, Mathematics and Office Administration are key; Electronic Document Preparation and Management (EDPM) is very useful.
Secondary school - 2
Get Office Administration Training
Complete a certificate or associate degree in Office Administration or Business Administration.
1 - 2 years - 3
Master Office Software
Become skilled in Microsoft Office or Google Workspace, email management and minute taking.
3 - 6 months - 4
Start as Office Assistant
Build experience in records management, scheduling and professional communication.
1 - 3 years - 5
Become an Executive Assistant
Support senior executives, manage confidential information and lead office administration.
3 - 5 years
Required Education
- CSEC English A, Mathematics and Office Administration
- Certificate or associate degree in Office / Business Administration
- Proficiency in office software
Common Local Certifications
- HEART/NSTA administrative certification - check the current NVQ-J level on the Qualifications Registry of Jamaica
- Microsoft Office Specialist certification
- Associate degree in Office Administration
Where to Train
University of Technology, Jamaica
A recommended place to train as a Administrative / Executive Assistant
Northern Caribbean University
A recommended place to train as a Administrative / Executive Assistant
Excelsior Community College
A recommended place to train as a Administrative / Executive Assistant
Local Institutions Offering Programs
- HEART/NSTA Trust
- Excelsior Community College
- University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech)
- Northern Caribbean University (NCU)