Executive Assistant Salary Report 2026

Q: What is the salary for a Executive Assistant?

The median salary for a Executive Assistant is $79,377 per year. Salaries range from $58,240 at the 10th percentile to $102,000 at the 90th percentile, based on 170 job postings on Daybook.com.

Q: What skills are required to be a Executive Assistant?

Common skills for Executive Assistant positions include: Written and verbal communication, Confidentiality and discretion, Project management, Administrative support, Calendar management.

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Executive Assistant

Salary data based on 170 job postings

Median

$79,377

10th Percentile

$58,240

90th Percentile

$102,000

Sample Size

102

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Executive Assistant Salary Distribution

Percentile	Annual Salary	Description
10th Percentile	$58,240	Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)	$79,377	Typical salary
90th Percentile	$102,000	Senior / top earners

Based on 102 job postings with salary data

Skills for Executive Assistant

Written and verbal communicationConfidentiality and discretionProject managementAdministrative supportCalendar managementCalendar and schedule managementTravel coordinationOrganizational skillsExecutive supportDiscretion 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, USAArlington, VAWashington DC-Baltimore AreaNew York, NY

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Data extracted from 170 job postings on Daybook.com · Last updated July 2026