Administrative

Executive Assistant

Salary data based on 86 job postings

"The median salary for an Executive Assistant is $77,297 per year, with salaries ranging from $58,240 at the 10th percentile to $102,500 at the 90th percentile based on 53 job postings. Key skills required for this Administrative role include written and verbal communication, confidentiality and discretion, administrative support, project management, and calendar management."

Last updated: February 2026

Median

$77,297

10th Percentile

$58,240

90th Percentile

$102,500

Sample Size

53

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Executive Assistant Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$58,240Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$77,297Typical salary
90th Percentile$102,500Senior / top earners

Based on 53 job postings with salary data

Skills for Executive Assistant

Written and verbal communicationConfidentiality and discretionAdministrative supportProject managementCalendar managementWritten communicationOrganizational skillsTravel coordinationExecutive supportDiscretion and confidentiality

Common Employers Hiring Executive Assistant

  • College of DuPage2 positions
  • POLITICO2 positions
  • SpaceX2 positions
  • Hawthorne Lane2 positions
  • UNITE HERE!2 positions

Top Locations for Executive Assistant

Washington, DCWashington, DC, USANew York, NYArlington, VAWashington, DC 20004

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Data extracted from 86 job postings on Daybook.com ยท Last updated February 2026