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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

1 day ago

Highest paying cities for Executive Assistants near United States

San Francisco, CA
$112,497 per year
New York, NY
$98,312 per year
Los Angeles, CA
$84,172 per year
Washington, DC
$83,105 per year
Atlanta, GA
$77,978 per year

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How much do similar professions as Executive Assistant get paid in United States?

Senior Executive Assistant

Job openings

Average $90,799 per year

Junior Executive Assistant