Executive Assistants for hire in Chicago, IL

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    4,729

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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%

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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

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  • 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 more

    Skills

    Personal Assistant ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementPresentation SkillsCommunication Skills
  • Executive Assistant to the CEO

    Chicago, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    Teaching CertificationDriver's License

    Skills

    Personal Assistant ExperienceAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsAdministrative Experience
  • Executive Administrative Assistant

    Chicago, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's License

    Skills

    Personal Assistant ExperienceTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsExecutive Administrative Support
  • Executive Assistant

    Chicago, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    Certified Notary PublicDriver's LicenseParalegal Certificate

    Skills

    LeadershipPersonal Assistant ExperiencePresentation SkillsParalegal ExperienceAnalysis SkillsOrganizational Skills
  • Executive Assistant to COO

    Chicago, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    Certified Notary Public

    Skills

    Personal Assistant ExperienceCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsExecutive Administrative SupportAdministrative ExperienceMeeting Scheduling
  • Senior Executive Assistant to CEO & CFO

    Chicago, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    Real Estate License

    Skills

    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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