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Executive assistant salary in New York, NY (Updated 2026)

How much does an Executive Assistant make in New York, NY?

Average base salary

$98,312
34%
above national average
Average $98,312
Low $63,503
High $152,202

The average salary for a executive assistant is $98,312 per year in New York, NY. 1.5k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 13, 2026).

Executive Assistant job openings in New York, NY

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Executive Assistant, Finance &...
New York, NY
$95,000 - $105,000 a year
Full-time
2 weeks ago

Highest paying companies for Executive Assistant in New York, NY

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
PCI Newco
 
$276,434per year
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The Chef Agency
 
$225,000per year
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Headway (NY)
 
$225,000per year
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Madison Square Garden Entertai...
 
$205,000per year
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Starbridge
 
$187,500per year
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Bridgewater Associates
 
$185,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Executive Assistants near New York, NY

  1. New York, NY
    $98,312 per year
  2. Manhattan, NY
    $88,496 per year
  3. Plainview, NY
    $82,387 per year
  4. Albany, NY
    $72,742 per year
  5. Bronx, NY
    $72,406 per year

Where can an Executive Assistant earn more?

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How much do similar professions as Executive Assistant get paid in New York, NY?

Senior Executive Assistant

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Average $110,249 per year

Junior Executive Assistant

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Average $69,694 per year