Salary for Executive Assistant Jobs
Updated: 6 Feb 2012
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| National Salary Data ( ?XAll compensation data shown are gross, national 10th to 90th percentile ranges. Pay can vary greatly by location. To view local data, take the PayScale survey. ) | $0 | $23K | $46K | $69K |
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| Salary | $31,668 - $67,494 |
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| Bonus | $243.63 - $7,545 |
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| Profit Sharing | $504 - $6,830 |
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Total Pay (?XTotal Pay combines base annual salary or hourly wage, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job. It does not include equity (stock) compensation, cash value of retirement benefits, or the value of other non-cash benefits (e.g. healthcare). ) | $30,099 - $68,847 |
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Country: United States | Currency: USD | Updated: 6 Feb 2012 | Individuals Reporting: 16,599 |
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Companies and Industries for
Executive Assistant
Jobs
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Popular Employers
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Salary Range
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| Ernst and Young LLP | $38,700 - $73,851 |
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| PricewaterhouseCoopers | $36,766 - $71,935 |
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| Morgan Stanley | $40,547 - $93,701 |
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| J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. (JPMCC) | $30,410 - $76,933 |
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| McKinsey & Company, Inc. | $37,094 - $73,633 |
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Popular Industries
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Salary Range
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| Financial Services | $32,545 - $65,932 |
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| Healthcare | $32,335 - $65,472 |
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| Information Technology (IT) Services | $31,370 - $65,415 |
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| Education, College/University | $30,330 - $60,780 |
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| Insurance | $32,891 - $65,809 |
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Key Statistics for
Executive Assistant
Jobs
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Female
95%
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Male
5%
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| Salary: | $38,636 - $56,662 | |
$34,830 - $52,988
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| Bachelor's Degree | $30,484 - $66,903 |
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| Associate's Degree | $32,543 - $64,829 |
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| Bachelor of Arts (BA), English | $29,380 - $68,071 |
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| Bachelor of Arts (BA), Communications | $31,229 - $62,383 |
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| Bachelor of Arts (BA), Psychology | $32,732 - $69,877 |
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Most Common Health Benefits
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Medical:
80% |
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Dental:
69% |
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Vision:
52% |
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None:
17% |
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Career Path for
Executive Assistant
Jobs
Executive Assistant
Salary Range
$30,099 - $68,847
Executive Assistant
Salary Range
$30,099 - $68,847
Salary Map for
Executive Assistant
Jobs
Highest Salaries By City for Executive Assistant Jobs
Top Cities by Popularity for Executive Assistant Jobs
Menlo Park, California (CA)
Executive Assistant
Salary Range:
$51,756 - $90,604
#1 Highest Paying Location
San Jose, California (CA)
Executive Assistant
Salary Range:
$48,302 - $88,486
#2 Highest Paying Location
Santa Clara, California (CA)
Executive Assistant
Salary Range:
$48,177 - $78,018
#3 Highest Paying Location
Stamford, Connecticut (CT)
Executive Assistant
Salary Range:
$36,233 - $89,396
#4 Highest Paying Location
Parsippany, New Jersey (NJ)
Executive Assistant
Salary Range:
$47,932 - $68,735
#5 Highest Paying Location
Palo Alto, California (CA)
Executive Assistant
Salary Range:
$35,973 - $79,189
#6 Highest Paying Location
White Plains, New York (NY)
Executive Assistant
Salary Range:
$30,913 - $83,794
#7 Highest Paying Location
McLean, Virginia (VA)
Executive Assistant
Salary Range:
$40,960 - $71,005
#8 Highest Paying Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts (MA)
Executive Assistant
Salary Range:
$31,100 - $76,923
#9 Highest Paying Location
San Francisco, California (CA)
Executive Assistant
Salary Range:
$40,149 - $81,128
#10 Highest Paying Location
Rockville, Maryland (MD)
Executive Assistant
Salary Range:
$36,174 - $73,139
#11 Highest Paying Location
Sunnyvale, California (CA)
Executive Assistant
Salary Range:
$32,665 - $75,532
#12 Highest Paying Location
New York, New York (NY)
Executive Assistant
Salary Range:
$35,486 - $79,020
#13 Highest Paying Location
Bethesda, Maryland (MD)
Executive Assistant
Salary Range:
$40,000 - $73,470
#14 Highest Paying Location
Princeton, New Jersey (NJ)
Executive Assistant
Salary Range:
$35,159 - $69,541
#15 Highest Paying Location
Boston, Massachusetts (MA)
Executive Assistant
Salary Range:
$36,609 - $70,172
#16 Highest Paying Location
Irvine, California (CA)
Executive Assistant
Salary Range:
$36,483 - $70,434
#17 Highest Paying Location
Reston, Virginia (VA)
Executive Assistant
Salary Range:
$42,712 - $67,032
#18 Highest Paying Location
Newark, New Jersey (NJ)
Executive Assistant
Salary Range:
$36,241 - $66,958
#19 Highest Paying Location
Hartford, Connecticut (CT)
Executive Assistant
Salary Range:
$38,768 - $74,378
#20 Highest Paying Location
New York, New York (NY)
Executive Assistant
Salary Range:
$35,486 - $79,020
#1 Most Popular Location
Chicago, Illinois (IL)
Executive Assistant
Salary Range:
$34,951 - $66,810
#2 Most Popular Location
Los Angeles, California (CA)
Executive Assistant
Salary Range:
$30,034 - $69,922
#3 Most Popular Location
Houston, Texas (TX)
Executive Assistant
Salary Range:
$30,942 - $63,164
#4 Most Popular Location
Washington, District of Columbia (DC)
Executive Assistant
Salary Range:
$35,534 - $72,319
#5 Most Popular Location
San Francisco, California (CA)
Executive Assistant
Salary Range:
$40,149 - $81,128
#6 Most Popular Location
Atlanta, Georgia (GA)
Executive Assistant
Salary Range:
$31,900 - $62,746
#7 Most Popular Location
Executive Assistant
Job Description
Provide high-level administrative support by conducting research, preparing statistical reports, handling information requests, and performing clerical functions such as preparing correspondence, receiving visitors, arranging conference calls, and scheduling meetings. May also train and supervise lower-level clerical staff.
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Just because an employee is in a contractor or temporary employee status doesn't mean he/she should be subjected to accepting insurance that doesn't meet their needs. There should be more equitable coverages available - or flexible plans for single parents.


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