How much does an Executive Assistant make?

Updated Sep 22, 2023

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$63,907 / yrTotal Pay
$59,748 / yrBase Pay
$4,159 / yrAdditional Pay

$63,907

 / yr
$43K$95K
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The estimated total pay for a Executive Assistant is $63,907 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $59,748 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 $4,159 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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Total Pay Trajectory

For Executive Assistant

$63,907 /yr
Executive Assistant
$82,283 /yr
Senior Executive Assistant
$70,464 /yr
Lead Executive Assistant
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What is the total pay trajectory for Executive Assistant?

Job TitleSalary
Executive Assistant$63,907 /yr
Senior Executive Assistant$82,283 /yr
Lead Executive Assistant$70,464 /yr

Related Job Titles

For Executive Assistant

Some related job titles are Executive Assistant Manager Salaries with median pay of $61,804, Executive Assistant to CEO Salaries with median pay of $77,777, Personal Assistant Salaries with median pay of $44,567, Senior Administrative Assistant Salaries with median pay of $59,146.

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, Zuora and Twitter.

1
Google
Google
$121,468/yr
2K open jobs
2
Zuora
$117,726/yr
3
Twitter
$115,599/yr
6
VMware
$111,626/yr
7
Slack
$110,259/yr
10
Meta
$109,747/yr
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Top Paying Companies

For Executive Assistant in United States

1Google$121,468
2Zuora$117,726
3Twitter$115,599
4Logitech$115,536
5AppDynamics$112,740
6VMware$111,626
7Slack$110,259
8Atlassian$110,138
9LiveRamp$109,982
10Meta$109,747
Total Pay Trajectory

For Executive Assistant

$63,907 /yr
Executive Assistant
$82,283 /yr
Senior Executive Assistant
$70,464 /yr
Lead Executive Assistant
See Full Career Path

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What is the total pay trajectory for Executive Assistant?

Job TitleSalary
Executive Assistant$63,907 /yr
Senior Executive Assistant$82,283 /yr
Lead Executive Assistant$70,464 /yr

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

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Amazon
3.7
Executive AssistantSee 472 salaries from this location

$98,706

 / yr
McKinsey & Company
4.3
Executive AssistantSee 451 salaries from this location

$76,950

 / yr
EY
3.9
Executive AssistantSee 268 salaries from this location

$80,311

 / yr
Keller Williams
4.3
Executive AssistantSee 174 salaries from this location

$66,444

 / yr
Boston Consulting Group
4.3
Executive AssistantSee 162 salaries from this location

$88,771

 / yr
JPMorgan Chase & Co
4
Executive AssistantSee 149 salaries from this location

$69,801

 / yr
Meta
3.9
Executive AssistantSee 146 salaries from this location

$109,747

 / yr

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PwC
3.9
Executive AssistantSee 139 salaries from this location

$79,933

 / yr
Paramount
4
Executive AssistantSee 137 salaries from this location

$70,543

 / yr
KPMG
3.8
Executive AssistantSee 126 salaries from this location

$70,992

 / yr
Walt Disney Company
3.9
Executive AssistantSee 123 salaries from this location

$70,108

 / yr
Warner Bros.
3.8
Executive AssistantSee 120 salaries from this location

$69,601

 / yr
Microsoft
4.3
Executive AssistantSee 114 salaries from this location

$102,202

 / yr
Morgan Stanley
4
Executive AssistantSee 114 salaries from this location

$87,697

 / yr
Creative Artists Agency
3.8
Executive AssistantSee 111 salaries from this location

$27

 / hr
NBCUniversal
4.1
Executive AssistantSee 110 salaries from this location

$72,297

 / yr
Citi
3.9
Executive AssistantSee 104 salaries from this location

$78,907

 / yr
Bain & Company
4.4
Executive AssistantSee 99 salaries from this location

$87,653

 / yr
Wells Fargo
3.7
Executive AssistantSee 98 salaries from this location

$77,518

 / yr
Bank of America
4
Executive AssistantSee 93 salaries from this location

$80,173

 / yr
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Executive Assistant Salaries

Job TitleSalary
Amazon Executive Assistant salaries - 472 salaries reported$98,706/yr
McKinsey & Company Executive Assistant salaries - 451 salaries reported$76,950/yr
EY Executive Assistant salaries - 268 salaries reported$80,311/yr
Keller Williams Executive Assistant salaries - 174 salaries reported$66,444/yr
Boston Consulting Group Executive Assistant salaries - 162 salaries reported$88,771/yr
JPMorgan Chase & Co Executive Assistant salaries - 149 salaries reported$69,801/yr
Meta Executive Assistant salaries - 146 salaries reported$109,747/yr
PwC Executive Assistant salaries - 139 salaries reported$79,933/yr
Paramount Executive Assistant salaries - 137 salaries reported$70,543/yr
KPMG Executive Assistant salaries - 126 salaries reported$70,992/yr
Walt Disney Company Executive Assistant salaries - 123 salaries reported$70,108/yr
Warner Bros. Executive Assistant salaries - 120 salaries reported$69,601/yr
Microsoft Executive Assistant salaries - 114 salaries reported$102,202/yr
Morgan Stanley Executive Assistant salaries - 114 salaries reported$87,697/yr
Creative Artists Agency Executive Assistant salaries - 111 salaries reported$27/hr
NBCUniversal Executive Assistant salaries - 110 salaries reported$72,297/yr
Citi Executive Assistant salaries - 104 salaries reported$78,907/yr
Bain & Company Executive Assistant salaries - 99 salaries reported$87,653/yr
Wells Fargo Executive Assistant salaries - 98 salaries reported$77,518/yr
Bank of America Executive Assistant salaries - 93 salaries reported$80,173/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 $80,902, Financial Services with a median total pay of $78,888, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology with a median total pay of $78,110, Telecommunications with a median total pay of $74,573, and Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $72,493.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Information TechnologyInformation Technology$80,902

    20% Higher than other industries

  • Financial ServicesFinancial Services$78,888

    18% Higher than other industries

  • Pharmaceutical & BiotechnologyPharmaceutical & Biotechnology$78,110

    17% Higher than other industries

  • TelecommunicationsTelecommunications$74,573

    13% Higher than other industries

  • Energy, Mining & UtilitiesEnergy, Mining & Utilities$72,493

    11% Higher than other industries

Information Technology

Top paying companies in Information Technology for Executive Assistant are Google, Zuora, and Twitter.

GoogleGoogle$121,468/yr
ZuoraZuora$117,726/yr
TwitterTwitter$115,599/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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Executive Assistant

United States of America

 | 15+ years

$80,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

15+ years
Yesterday
Executive Assistant

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$57,945

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Executive Assistant

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$75,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Executive Assistant

United States of America

 | 15+ years

$72,895

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

15+ years
Yesterday
Executive Assistant

United States of America

 | 10-14 years

$100,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

10-14 years
Yesterday
Executive Assistant

United States of America

 | 7-9 years

$36,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

7-9 years
Yesterday
Executive Assistant

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$60,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Executive Assistant

United States of America

 | 10-14 years

$100,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

10-14 years
Yesterday

Executive Assistant pay FAQ

The average salary for an Executive Assistant is $63,907 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 49859 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by an Executive Assistant employees in United States.

The highest salary for an Executive Assistant in United States is $78,721 per year.

The lowest salary for an Executive Assistant in United States is $52,089 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 76% of those in the role consider their salary satisfactory. Some executive assistants may earn approximately $4,158.79 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 $43,357.38 to $94,793.59 over the span of your career. According to the average executive assistant career path, average total pay is $63,906.02. 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

About 75.59% of Executive Assistant professionals feel satisfied with their salary, according to anonymous Glassdoor ratings. An additional $4,159 in potential pay per year, among other factors, can qualify the annual pay of an Executive Assistant in United States as a good salary.

Executive Assistant professionals in United States have a wide total pay range, between $43,357 and $94,794 depending on experience, with an estimated total pay of $63,906 following the average career path of an Executive Assistant.

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