Executive Assistants for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 10%
- Personal Assistant Experience
- 9%
- Organizational Skills
- 7%
Education level
- Bachelor's degree
- 61%
- Master's degree
- 13%
- Associate's degree
- 13%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 90%
- 3-5 years
- 10%
Current company
Northwestern Medicine
FedEx
Aon
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 60%
- 1-2 years
- 20%
- More than 5 years
- 20%
Browse Indeed's database of 4,729 profiles for Executive Assistants in Chicago, IL
Last updated: Oct 26, 2026
Executive Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $85,147 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $60,507 – $119,821 yearly
*Indeed data (US)
Senior Executive Assistant | Project Coordinator (Remote)
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Microsoft Office SpecialistCertified Administrative ProfessionalAssociate's DegreeDriver's LicenseAssociate's Degree in Human Resource ManagementAssociate Professional in Human Resources+2 moreSkills
Personal Assistant ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementPresentation SkillsCommunication SkillsExecutive Assistant to the CEO
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Teaching CertificationDriver's LicenseSkills
Personal Assistant ExperienceAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsAdministrative ExperienceExecutive Administrative Assistant
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Personal Assistant ExperienceTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsExecutive Administrative SupportExecutive Assistant
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Certified Notary PublicDriver's LicenseParalegal CertificateSkills
LeadershipPersonal Assistant ExperiencePresentation SkillsParalegal ExperienceAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsExecutive Assistant to COO
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Certified Notary PublicSkills
Personal Assistant ExperienceCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsExecutive Administrative SupportAdministrative ExperienceMeeting SchedulingSenior Executive Assistant to CEO & CFO
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Real Estate LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsCalendar ManagementManaging Executive CalendarsTravel SchedulingTravel PlanningMeeting Scheduling
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What's the average time to fill an executive assistant role?
The average time to fill an executive assistant role is 54 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do executive assistants tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for an executive assistant include: communication skills, personal assistant experience and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for executive assistants?
Common licenses or certifications for executive assistants include: Driver's License, Certified Notary Public and Certified Administrative Professional.
What are some job titles related to executive assistants?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to executive assistants include: senior executive assistant to CEO & CFO, executive assistant to CEO and executive assistant - fresh vp/corporate development/ facilities management.
What level of education is common for an executive assistant?
Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for an executive assistant in Chicago, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an executive assistant?
Most executive assistants have 17 years of professional experience.
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