Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistant Salary in 2026

    SOC: 43-6011.00 · BLS OEWS 2026 · Updated March 2026
    Median Annual
    $74,260
    per year
    Salary Range
    $48K – $108K
    P10–P90
    Total Jobs
    472,770
    employed
    Job Growth
    -1.6%
    2024–2034
    Section 01

    How Much Do Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants Make?

    Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants earn a median annual salary of $74,260 as of 2026, based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) data. Wages span from $48,300 at the 10th percentile to $107,710 at the 90th percentile — a range of $59,410. The highest-paying state is District of Columbia at $85,520.

    PercentileAnnual salary
    10th percentile$48,300
    25th percentile$60,000
    Median (50th)$74,260
    75th percentile$90,440
    90th percentile$107,710
    10th: $48,300Median: $74,26090th: $107,710
    Section 02

    Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistant Salary by State

    Median annual salary across all 50 states. Click a column to sort.

    StateMedian salary
    District of Columbiatop$85,520
    California$84,790
    New Jersey$83,740
    Connecticut$80,510
    New York$80,490
    Massachusetts$79,360
    Delaware$78,480
    Washington$78,140
    Virginia$77,640
    Hawaii$77,510
    Minnesota$76,850
    Maryland$75,760
    Illinois$74,410
    New Mexico$71,930
    Oregon$70,300
    Pennsylvania$69,890
    New Hampshire$69,850
    Texas$69,580
    Rhode Island$69,380
    Alabama$68,310
    Georgia$67,990
    Arizona$67,930
    Vermont$67,450
    Ohio$66,270
    Wisconsin$66,260
    North Carolina$66,000
    Tennessee$65,660
    Michigan$65,400
    Florida$65,350
    Colorado$64,620
    Nevada$64,170
    Nebraska$64,110
    Kansas$63,930
    Alaska$63,710
    Maine$61,460
    South Carolina$60,650
    North Dakota$60,170
    Montana$60,050
    Iowa$59,440
    Idaho$59,100
    Kentucky$58,990
    Indiana$58,330
    West Virginia$57,310
    Missouri$56,940
    Oklahoma$56,680
    Utah$55,900
    Mississippi$54,090
    Arkansas$52,680
    Wyoming$51,540
    South Dakota$50,340
    Louisiana$49,310
    Section 03

    Highest-Paying Metros for Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants

    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
    Highest paying
    $104,010
    top metro salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA
    $101,130
    $-2,880 vs highest
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT
    $97,340
    $-6,670 vs highest
    District of Columbia
    $85,520
    $-18,490 vs highest
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area
    $85,450
    $-18,560 vs highest
    California
    $84,790
    $-19,220 vs highest
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA
    $84,210
    $-19,800 vs highest
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI
    $83,740
    $-20,270 vs highest
    Section 04

    Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistant Salary by Experience

    Estimated salary ranges derived from BLS wage percentiles. Entry level corresponds to P10–P25, mid-career to the median, experienced to P75, and senior to P90+.

    Experience levelEstimated salary
    Entry level (0–2 yrs)~$48,300 – $60,000
    Mid career (3–7 yrs)~$74,260
    Experienced (8–15 yrs)~$90,440
    Senior (15+ yrs)$107,710+
    Section 05

    How to Earn More as an Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistant

    Location is the single biggest salary lever: Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA earn $104,010 — $29,750 above the national median. Earning an additional certification or completing a bachelor's degree can push your salary from the median toward the 75th percentile. Reaching the 75th percentile ($90,440) typically requires 5–10 years of experience plus specialization in a high-demand area.

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    Section 06

    Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistant Salary vs Similar Careers

    CareerMedian salary
    Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistantthis career$74,260
    Chief Executive$206,420
    Administrative Services Manager$108,390
    Human Resources Specialist$72,910
    Management Analyst$101,190

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    Section 07

    Frequently Asked Questions

    SOC: 43-6011.00 · Data: BLS OEWS 2026, O*NET 29.1 · Salary figures are national medians unless otherwise noted.