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Executive Assistant Salary

Executive assistants provide high-level administrative support to executives, managing schedules, coordinating meetings, handling correspondence, and organizing travel.

Median: $65,980 Growth: -9% BLS Data

Executive Assistant Salary Range

Entry Level

$42,000

0-2 years

Mid Career

$65,000

5-10 years

Senior Level

$90,000

10+ years

Salary Percentiles

10th Percentile $38,620

25th Percentile $48,050

Median (50th) $65,980

75th Percentile $82,680

90th Percentile $104,480

Top Paying States for Executive Assistants

1 New York

$80,000

2 California

$78,000

3 Connecticut

$76,000

4 New Jersey

$74,000

5 Massachusetts

$72,000

Job Outlook & Education

Growth Rate

-9%

Declining

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred; strong organizational skills

How Much Do Executive Assistants Make?

The median annual salary for a executive assistant in the United States is $65,980 as of 2026. This means half of executive assistants earn more than this amount, and half earn less.

Salary by Experience Level

Entry Level (0-2 years): $42,000
Mid Career (5-10 years): $65,000
Senior Level (10+ years): $90,000

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Hourly Equivalent

Based on 2,080 work hours/year

$31/hr

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What Can a Executive Assistant Afford?

Based on median salary of $65,980

Max Rent $1,624/mo

Max Car Payment $649/mo

Monthly Savings $843/mo

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