Administrative

Executive Assistant

Salary data based on 194 job postings

"The median salary for an Executive Assistant is $80,000 per year, with salaries ranging from $58,240 at the 10th percentile to $102,500 at the 90th percentile based on 120 job postings. Key skills required for this Administrative role include written and verbal communication, confidentiality and discretion, project management, calendar management, and administrative support."

Last updated: August 2026

Median

$80,000

10th Percentile

$58,240

90th Percentile

$102,500

Sample Size

120

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Executive Assistant Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$58,240Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$80,000Typical salary
90th Percentile$102,500Senior / top earners

Based on 120 job postings with salary data

Skills for Executive Assistant

Written and verbal communicationConfidentiality and discretionProject managementCalendar managementAdministrative supportCalendar and schedule managementTravel coordinationExecutive supportOrganizational skillsDiscretion and confidentiality

Common Employers Hiring Executive Assistant

  • POLITICO6 positions
  • U.S. Chamber of Commerce6 positions
  • Amazon3 positions
  • YMCA of the USA3 positions
  • MetLife3 positions

Top Locations for Executive Assistant

Washington, DCWashington, DC, USANew York, NYArlington, VAWashington DC-Baltimore Area

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Data extracted from 194 job postings on Daybook.com · Last updated August 2026