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Personal assistant salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Personal Assistant make in the United States?

Average base salary

$18.69
Average $18.69
Low $9.00
High $38.80

The average salary for a personal assistant is $18.69 per hour in the United States. 11.4k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 28, 2026).

Personal Assistant job openings in United States

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Personal Assistant
New York, NY
$25 - $30 an hour
Full-time
42 minutes ago

Highest paying companies for Personal Assistant in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Bryan
 
$480,000per year
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MPLT Healthcare
 
$421,200per year
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UPMC
 
$418,750per year
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Caesars Entertainment
 
$416,000per year
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Deloitte
 
$410,000per year
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Source Medical
 
$387,500per year
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Highest paying cities for Personal Assistants near United States

  1. Philadelphia, PA
    $27.12 per hour
  2. Miami, FL
    $22.48 per hour
  3. Charlotte, NC
    $20.97 per hour
  4. Austin, TX
    $20.29 per hour
  5. St. Louis, MO
    $20.22 per hour

Where can a Personal Assistant earn more?

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

Junior Personal Assistant

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Average $63,149 per year

Senior Personal Assistant

Job openings
Average $95,738 per year