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Executive assistant salary in United States, 2026

How much does an Executive Assistant make in the United States?

Average base salary

$72,779
Average $72,779
Low $44,184
High $119,881

The average salary for a executive assistant is $72,779 per year in the United States. 13k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 9, 2026).

Executive Assistant job openings in United States

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Executive Assistant
UNC Charlotte4out of 5 stars.
Charlotte, NC
$51,498 - $64,373 a year
Full-time
12 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Executive Assistant in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Dunham's Sporting Goods
 
$395,200per year
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County of Marin, CA
 
$298,636per year
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PCI Newco
 
$276,434per year
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County of San Mateo
 
$275,687per year
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Headway (NY)
 
$225,000per year
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Smart AutoCare
 
$208,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Executive Assistants near United States

  1. San Francisco, CA
    $111,434 per year
  2. New York, NY
    $97,590 per year
  3. Los Angeles, CA
    $83,487 per year
  4. Washington, DC
    $82,931 per year
  5. Austin, TX
    $73,537 per year

Where can an Executive Assistant earn more?

Compare salaries for Executive Assistants in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Executive Assistant get paid in United States?

Senior Executive Assistant

Job openings
Average $91,602 per year

Junior Executive Assistant

Job openings
Average $63,596 per year