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Executive assistant salary in United States (Updated 2026)

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

Average base salary

$73,210
Average $73,210
Low $44,470
High $120,525

The average salary for a executive assistant is $73,210 per year in the United States. 12.9k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 13, 2026).

Executive Assistant job openings in United States

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Experienced Executive Assistan...
Serco3.3out of 5 stars.
Herndon, VA
$103,369.11 - $167,973.45 a year
Full-time
7 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
    $112,497 per year
  2. New York, NY
    $98,312 per year
  3. Los Angeles, CA
    $84,172 per year
  4. Washington, DC
    $83,105 per year
  5. Atlanta, GA
    $77,978 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

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Average $90,783 per year

Junior Executive Assistant

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Average $63,370 per year