Administrative

Executive Assistant

Salary data based on 110 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 $102,000 at the 90th percentile based on 62 job postings. Key skills required for this administrative role include calendar and schedule management, travel coordination, administrative support, and strong written and verbal communication with a high degree of confidentiality and discretion."

Last updated: April 2026

Median

$79,000

10th Percentile

$58,240

90th Percentile

$102,000

Sample Size

62

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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$102,000Senior / top earners

Based on 62 job postings with salary data

Skills for Executive Assistant

Written and verbal communicationConfidentiality and discretionAdministrative supportTravel coordinationCalendar and schedule managementDiscretion and confidentialityCalendar managementWritten communicationProject managementOrganizational skills

Common Employers Hiring Executive Assistant

  • U.S. Chamber of Commerce4 positions
  • YMCA of the USA3 positions
  • POLITICO3 positions
  • Joint Committee on Taxation (JCT)2 positions
  • College of DuPage2 positions

Top Locations for Executive Assistant

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

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Data extracted from 110 job postings on Daybook.com ยท Last updated April 2026