How much does a Personal Assistant make?
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$39,554
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Personal Assistant is $39,554 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $37,319 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 $2,236 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.
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| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Personal Assistant | $39,554 /yr |
| Senior Personal Assistant | $50,252 /yr |
| Lead Personal Assistant | $39,620 /yr |
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Some related job titles are Executive Administrative Assistant Salaries with median pay of $53,102, Personal Shopping Assistant Salaries with median pay of $43,253, Executive Assistant Salaries with median pay of $56,122, Executive Personal Assistant Salaries with median pay of $65,107.
Top Paying Companies
For a Personal Assistant in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Personal Assistant in United States. Employers include Google, Apple and Amazon.
Top Paying Companies
For Personal Assistant in United States
| 1 | $169,152 | ||
| 2 | Apple | $74,889 | |
| 3 | Amazon | $64,235 | |
| 4 | Care.com | $59,207 | |
| 5 | Sapphire Digital | $59,110 | |
| 6 | Social Security Administration | $54,828 | |
| 7 | State of Illinois | $51,965 | |
| 8 | Keller Williams | $51,882 | |
| 9 | Illinois Department of Human Services | $46,877 | |
| 10 | Freelancer | $45,541 |
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Top Paying Industries
For a Personal Assistant in United States
The top 5 paying industries for a Personal Assistant in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $64,235, Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $51,965, Real Estate with a median total pay of $47,430, Human Resources & Staffing with a median total pay of $43,424, and Financial Services with a median total pay of $43,231.
- Government & Public AdministrationGovernment & Public Administration$51,965
18% Higher than other industries
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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.
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Personal Assistant pay FAQ
The national average salary for a Personal Assistant is $37,319 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Personal Assistant salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 2000 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Personal Assistant employees.
The highest salary for a Personal Assistant in United States is $57,731 per year.
The lowest salary for a Personal Assistant in United States is $24,124 per year.
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