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Executive Assistant

Salary data based on 149 job postings

"The median salary for an Executive Assistant is $79,000 per year, with salaries ranging from $58,240 at the 10th percentile to $101,500 at the 90th percentile based on 87 job postings. Key skills for this Administrative role include confidentiality and discretion, written and verbal communication, administrative support, project management, and calendar management."

Last updated: May 2026

Median

$79,000

10th Percentile

$58,240

90th Percentile

$101,500

Sample Size

87

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Executive Assistant Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$58,240Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$79,000Typical salary
90th Percentile$101,500Senior / top earners

Based on 87 job postings with salary data

Skills for Executive Assistant

Confidentiality and discretionWritten and verbal communicationAdministrative supportProject managementCalendar managementCalendar and schedule managementTravel coordinationDiscretion and confidentialityOrganizational skillsExecutive support

Common Employers Hiring Executive Assistant

  • U.S. Chamber of Commerce6 positions
  • POLITICO5 positions
  • YMCA of the USA3 positions
  • MetLife3 positions
  • The Aspen Institute2 positions

Top Locations for Executive Assistant

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

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Data extracted from 149 job postings on Daybook.com ยท Last updated May 2026