How much does an Executive Assistant make?

Updated Dec 5, 2023

Experience

Industry

Total Pay Range
$57K - $86K/yr
Base Pay
$54K - $80K/yr
Additional Pay
$3K - $5K/yr

$70K

/yr
$57K$86K
Most Likely Range

The estimated total pay for a Executive Assistant is $69,908 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $66,081 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $3,827 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.

How accurate is this most likely Total Pay range (base + additional) of $57K-$86K/yr?

Total Pay Trajectory

For Executive Assistant

$69,908 /yr
Executive Assistant
$92,477 /yr
Senior Executive Assistant
$70,980 /yr
Lead Executive Assistant
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What is the total pay trajectory for Executive Assistant?

Job TitleSalary
Executive Assistant$69,908 /yr
Senior Executive Assistant$92,477 /yr
Lead Executive Assistant$70,980 /yr

Top Paying Companies

For an Executive Assistant in United States

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for an Executive Assistant in United States. Employers include Google, Roblox and Tanium.

1
Google
Google
$153,448/yr
1K open jobs
2
Roblox
$151,353/yr
3
Tanium
$142,901/yr
4
Apple
$138,334/yr
5
Meta
$132,698/yr
7
eBay
$129,169/yr
10
Cruise
$125,216/yr
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Top Paying Companies

For Executive Assistant in United States

1Google$153,448
2Roblox$151,353
3Tanium$142,901
4Apple$138,334
5Meta$132,698
6Cisco Systems$131,794
7eBay$129,169
8Microsoft$127,628
9Dropbox$125,748
10Cruise$125,216
Total Pay Trajectory

For Executive Assistant

$69,908 /yr
Executive Assistant
$92,477 /yr
Senior Executive Assistant
$70,980 /yr
Lead Executive Assistant
See Full Career Path

Download as data table

What is the total pay trajectory for Executive Assistant?

Job TitleSalary
Executive Assistant$69,908 /yr
Senior Executive Assistant$92,477 /yr
Lead Executive Assistant$70,980 /yr

What are total pay estimates for an Executive Assistant at different companies?

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Amazon
3.7
Executive AssistantSee 491 salaries from all locations

$92,483

 / yr
McKinsey & Company
4.3
Executive AssistantSee 467 salaries from all locations

$87,263

 / yr
EY
3.9
Executive AssistantSee 269 salaries from all locations

$86,643

 / yr
Keller Williams
4.3
Executive AssistantSee 179 salaries from all locations

$67,426

 / yr
Boston Consulting Group
4.3
Executive AssistantSee 166 salaries from all locations

$92,880

 / yr
Meta
3.9
Executive AssistantSee 156 salaries from all locations

$132,698

 / yr
JPMorgan Chase & Co
4
Executive AssistantSee 156 salaries from all locations

$81,089

 / yr

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PwC
3.9
Executive AssistantSee 148 salaries from all locations

$93,581

 / yr
Paramount
3.9
Executive AssistantSee 139 salaries from all locations

$76,611

 / yr
KPMG
3.8
Executive AssistantSee 130 salaries from all locations

$78,879

 / yr
Walt Disney Company
3.9
Executive AssistantSee 127 salaries from all locations

$73,743

 / yr
Warner Bros.
3.8
Executive AssistantSee 122 salaries from all locations

$75,617

 / yr
Morgan Stanley
3.9
Executive AssistantSee 118 salaries from all locations

$92,082

 / yr
Microsoft
4.3
Executive AssistantSee 117 salaries from all locations

$127,628

 / yr
Creative Artists Agency
3.7
Executive AssistantSee 115 salaries from all locations

$31

 / hr
NBCUniversal
4
Executive AssistantSee 112 salaries from all locations

$76,765

 / yr
Citi
3.9
Executive AssistantSee 105 salaries from all locations

$87,382

 / yr
Bain & Company
4.4
Executive AssistantSee 101 salaries from all locations

$83,285

 / yr
Wells Fargo
3.6
Executive AssistantSee 99 salaries from all locations

$82,925

 / yr
Bank of America
4
Executive AssistantSee 94 salaries from all locations

$79,209

 / yr
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Executive Assistant Salaries

Job TitleSalary
Amazon Executive Assistant salaries - 491 salaries reported$92,483/yr
McKinsey & Company Executive Assistant salaries - 467 salaries reported$87,263/yr
EY Executive Assistant salaries - 269 salaries reported$86,643/yr
Keller Williams Executive Assistant salaries - 179 salaries reported$67,426/yr
Boston Consulting Group Executive Assistant salaries - 166 salaries reported$92,880/yr
Meta Executive Assistant salaries - 156 salaries reported$132,698/yr
JPMorgan Chase & Co Executive Assistant salaries - 156 salaries reported$81,089/yr
PwC Executive Assistant salaries - 148 salaries reported$93,581/yr
Paramount Executive Assistant salaries - 139 salaries reported$76,611/yr
KPMG Executive Assistant salaries - 130 salaries reported$78,879/yr
Walt Disney Company Executive Assistant salaries - 127 salaries reported$73,743/yr
Warner Bros. Executive Assistant salaries - 122 salaries reported$75,617/yr
Morgan Stanley Executive Assistant salaries - 118 salaries reported$92,082/yr
Microsoft Executive Assistant salaries - 117 salaries reported$127,628/yr
Creative Artists Agency Executive Assistant salaries - 115 salaries reported$31/hr
NBCUniversal Executive Assistant salaries - 112 salaries reported$76,765/yr
Citi Executive Assistant salaries - 105 salaries reported$87,382/yr
Bain & Company Executive Assistant salaries - 101 salaries reported$83,285/yr
Wells Fargo Executive Assistant salaries - 99 salaries reported$82,925/yr
Bank of America Executive Assistant salaries - 94 salaries reported$79,209/yr
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Top Paying Industries

For an Executive Assistant in United States

The top 5 paying industries for an Executive Assistant in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $89,964, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology with a median total pay of $88,444, Financial Services with a median total pay of $85,538, Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $85,068, and Telecommunications with a median total pay of $80,377.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Information TechnologyInformation Technology$89,964

    20% Higher than other industries

  • Pharmaceutical & BiotechnologyPharmaceutical & Biotechnology$88,444

    18% Higher than other industries

  • Financial ServicesFinancial Services$85,538

    16% Higher than other industries

  • Energy, Mining & UtilitiesEnergy, Mining & Utilities$85,068

    15% Higher than other industries

  • TelecommunicationsTelecommunications$80,377

    10% Higher than other industries

Information Technology

Top paying companies in Information Technology for Executive Assistant are Google, Roblox, and Tanium.

GoogleGoogle$153,448/yr
RobloxRoblox$151,353/yr
TaniumTanium$142,901/yr

Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview

What is the pay outlook for Administrative?

Administrative jobs offer increased opportunities for remote-work, particularly for job-seekers with more than a high school degree and technical skills such as experience in word processing and spreadsheet programs. Job responsibilities include scheduling, report-building and data entry. Administrative jobs are found in every industry and most offer on-the-job training. Salaries are experiencing below average growth due to automation and software.

Recent Salaries Shared

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Job Title

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Total Years of Experience

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Executive Assistant

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$23

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Executive Assistant

United States of America

 | 15+ years

$62,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

15+ years
Yesterday
Executive Assistant

United States of America

 | 10-14 years

$84,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

10-14 years
Yesterday
Executive Assistant

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$77,251

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Executive Assistant

United States of America

 | 10-14 years

$150,000

/yr

$75K | $75K

Submitted Yesterday

10-14 years
Yesterday
Executive Assistant

United States of America

 | 10-14 years

$65,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

10-14 years
Yesterday
Executive Assistant

United States of America

 | 7-9 years

$46

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

7-9 years
Yesterday

Executive Assistant pay FAQ

The average salary for an Executive Assistant is $69,908 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 51466 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by an Executive Assistant employees in United States.

The highest salary for an Executive Assistant in United States is $85,618 per year.

The lowest salary for an Executive Assistant in United States is $57,277 per year.

If you are thinking of becoming an Executive Assistant or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of an Executive Assistant.

Executive assistant jobs offer insider access to a variety of professions. While base pay is modest, the role provides the opportunity for direct contact with an organization’s leaders, as well as the chance to see behind the scenes of a given industry. Candidates can increase their pay by gaining work experience, working for private-sector firms or upskilling through community college courses. They can often use their experience and connections to move into higher-paying roles, such as an office manager position.

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According to anonymous executive assistants on Glassdoor, about 75% of those in the role consider their salary satisfactory. Some executive assistants may earn approximately $3,826.93 in additional pay each year. These factors can help make an executive assistant salary qualify as good.

Your total pay as an executive assistant depends on your level of experience and education. It can range from $47,900.37 to $102,594.77 over the span of your career. According to the average executive assistant career path, average total pay is $69,907.87. Executive assistants in specialized industries, such as tech, medical or legal, may be paid more than those working in fields like government or non-profit.

To qualify for a better salary as an executive assistant, you may need more experience and education. Returning to school to earn an advanced or specialized degree in a related field, such as business or public relations, is one road to a higher salary. General executive assistant certifications, such as the Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) and Advance Certificate for the Executive Assistant (ACEA) accreditations, test your skills on relevant and in-demand areas including:

- Human resources

- Organization

- Record and time management

- Financial functions

- Planning skills

If your skills aren't up to scratch in those areas, build on them.

Negotiating a fair salary in an executive assistant role requires research and confidence in your abilities. Go into the negotiations with knowledge of what someone in your area with your qualifications is paid. If you are a newcomer to the position, point out relevant strengths, including training, related experience, and abilities like organizational and social skills and the ability to perform well under deadlines and pressure. When negotiating a salary increase in your present job, highlight your accomplishments and helpful abilities, such as:

- Important successful projects you have participated in

- Willingness to go above and beyond for the team

- Reliability and punctuality when working on a deadline

- Organizational skills

Additional Resources

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