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Executive Assistant

Salary figures from 109 postings that disclosed salary (of 187 analyzed), posted in the last 12 months

The median salary for an Executive Assistant is $79,367 per year, with salaries ranging from $58,000 at the 10th percentile to $102,500 at the 90th percentile, based on 109 postings that disclosed salary (of 187 analyzed). Key skills required for this role include written and verbal communication, confidentiality and discretion, calendar and schedule management, and project management.

Figures last changed: October 2026

Median

$79,367

10th Percentile

$58,000

90th Percentile

$102,500

Salary Disclosures

109

of 187 postings analyzed

Executive Assistant Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$58,000Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$79,367Typical salary
90th Percentile$102,500Senior / top earners

Based on 109 job postings with salary data

Skills for Executive Assistant

Written and verbal communicationConfidentiality and discretionCalendar managementCalendar and schedule managementProject managementAdministrative supportOrganizational skillsDiscretion and confidentialityTravel coordinationExecutive support

Common Employers Hiring Executive Assistant

  • POLITICO6 positions
  • Hawthorne Lane4 positions
  • U.S. Chamber of Commerce4 positions
  • AIDS Healthcare Foundation3 positions
  • MetLife3 positions

Top Locations for Executive Assistant

Washington, DCNew York, NYLos Angeles, CAArlington, VAUnited States

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Figures from 109 postings that disclosed salary (of 187 analyzed) on Daybook.com · First published 2026-09-22 · Figures last changed October 2026 · How we compute this