Personal Assistant Hourly Rate
Updated: 29 May 2012
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| National Hourly Rate 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 | $12 | $24 | $36 |
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| Hourly Rate | $9.52 - $24.79 |
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| Overtime | $9.79 - $34.84 |
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| National Annualized 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 | $24K | $48K | $72K |
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| Bonus | $0.00 - $5,884 |
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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). ) | $20,192 - $61,584 |
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Country: United States | Currency: USD | Updated: 29 May 2012 | Individuals Reporting: 1,537 |
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Key Statistics for
Personal Assistant
Salaries and Jobs
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Female
91%
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Male
9%
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| Hourly Rate: | $10.87 - $19.36 | |
$9.95 - $18.04
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Most Common Health Benefits
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Medical:
33% |
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Dental:
22% |
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Vision:
14% |
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None:
66% |
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Career Path for
Personal Assistant
Jobs
Personal Assistant
Salary Range
$20,192 - $61,584
Personal Assistant
Salary Range
$20,192 - $61,584
Salary Map for
Personal Assistant
Jobs
Highest Hourly Rates By City for Personal Assistant Jobs
Top Cities by Popularity for Personal Assistant Jobs
Beverly Hills, California (CA)
Personal Assistant
Hourly Rate Range:
$12.10 - $30.52
#1 Highest Paying Location
San Francisco, California (CA)
Personal Assistant
Hourly Rate Range:
$14.97 - $38.23
#2 Highest Paying Location
Washington, District of Columbia (DC)
Personal Assistant
Hourly Rate Range:
$19.52 - $40.00
#3 Highest Paying Location
Seattle, Washington (WA)
Personal Assistant
Hourly Rate Range:
$14.79 - $30.41
#4 Highest Paying Location
Boston, Massachusetts (MA)
Personal Assistant
Hourly Rate Range:
$10.00 - $22.00
#5 Highest Paying Location
Louisville, Kentucky (KY)
Personal Assistant
Hourly Rate Range:
$11.00 - $22.50
#6 Highest Paying Location
Long Beach, California (CA)
Personal Assistant
Hourly Rate Range:
$14.97 - $22.50
#7 Highest Paying Location
Orlando, Florida (FL)
Personal Assistant
Hourly Rate Range:
$10.17 - $20.76
#8 Highest Paying Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (PA)
Personal Assistant
Hourly Rate Range:
$10.28 - $19.89
#9 Highest Paying Location
Las Vegas, Nevada (NV)
Personal Assistant
Hourly Rate Range:
$14.74 - $24.57
#10 Highest Paying Location
San Jose, California (CA)
Personal Assistant
Hourly Rate Range:
$12.77 - $20.56
#11 Highest Paying Location
Sacramento, California (CA)
Personal Assistant
Hourly Rate Range:
$11.00 - $26.75
#12 Highest Paying Location
Charlotte, North Carolina (NC)
Personal Assistant
Hourly Rate Range:
$14.58 - $20.11
#13 Highest Paying Location
New York, New York (NY)
Personal Assistant
Hourly Rate Range:
$9.95 - $40.27
#14 Highest Paying Location
Atlanta, Georgia (GA)
Personal Assistant
Hourly Rate Range:
$9.97 - $38.78
#15 Highest Paying Location
Los Angeles, California (CA)
Personal Assistant
Hourly Rate Range:
$10.02 - $31.09
#16 Highest Paying Location
San Diego, California (CA)
Personal Assistant
Hourly Rate Range:
$10.93 - $20.54
#17 Highest Paying Location
Pasadena, California (CA)
Personal Assistant
Hourly Rate Range:
$11.25 - $15.53
#18 Highest Paying Location
Chicago, Illinois (IL)
Personal Assistant
Hourly Rate Range:
$10.28 - $19.65
#19 Highest Paying Location
Mesa, Arizona (AZ)
Personal Assistant
Hourly Rate Range:
$10.08 - $15.08
#20 Highest Paying Location
Los Angeles, California (CA)
Personal Assistant
Hourly Rate Range:
$10.02 - $31.09
#1 Most Popular Location
New York, New York (NY)
Personal Assistant
Hourly Rate Range:
$9.95 - $40.27
#2 Most Popular Location
Dallas, Texas (TX)
Personal Assistant
Hourly Rate Range:
$9.79 - $16.89
#3 Most Popular Location
San Francisco, California (CA)
Personal Assistant
Hourly Rate Range:
$14.97 - $38.23
#4 Most Popular Location
San Diego, California (CA)
Personal Assistant
Hourly Rate Range:
$10.93 - $20.54
#5 Most Popular Location
Atlanta, Georgia (GA)
Personal Assistant
Hourly Rate Range:
$9.97 - $38.78
#6 Most Popular Location
Houston, Texas (TX)
Personal Assistant
Hourly Rate Range:
$7.71 - $24.47
#7 Most Popular Location
Personal 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.
FAQs on Salaries for
Personal Assistant
Jobs
What is the Salary of a Personal Assistant?
When it comes to salary, personal assistant jobs are not consistent. The typical salary can range from close to minimum wage to over $50 per hour, depending on the location, job requirements, years of experience and other factors. The skills required and tasks involved can also vary widely in personal assistant jobs. In general, responsibilities are similar to an executive or administrative assistant position, but working for a small business may involve different duties than working for a large corporation. Regardless of work setting, to be successful in this job, most personal assistants need to have computer skills, be organized, and be able to communicate effectively in person, via e-mail and over the phone. Some jobs may require background in specific areas such as marketing, website management or experience working in a particular industry. To see what salary personal assistants earn in different work settings, take a look at the chart comparing Personal Assistant Salary by Industry. You’ll find the median salary range for areas such as real estate, law office and medical office settings. If you’re already working in this profession and want to know if your salary is fair, be sure to see the chart showing Personal Assistant Salaries by Years Experience. While experience is just one factor affecting salaries, this chart will give you a better idea of how your salary should be progressing as you gain more time on the job.
Researching salaries can only give you so much information about what it’s like to work as a personal assistant. To get a better idea of the role a personal assistant can play within a company, read the Salary Stories Interview with a Personal Assistant. An experienced and enthusiastic personal assistant shares her positive outlook on working in this field.
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