How much does a Senior Executive Assistant make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Senior Executive Assistant in the United States is $76,654. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $61,134 to a high of $97,315, with most professionals earning between $68,530 and $87,469.

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Senior Executive Assistant Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Senior Executive Assistant Salary $61,134 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Senior Executive Assistant Salary $68,530 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Senior Executive Assistant Salary $76,654 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Senior Executive Assistant Salary $87,469 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Senior Executive Assistant Salary $97,315 US April 01, 2025
25% $68,530 10% $61,134 90% $97,315 75% $87,469 $76,654 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Senior Executive Assistant ?

A secretary, administrative professional, or personal assistant is a person whose work consists of supporting management, including executives, using a variety of project management, communication, or organizational skills. However this role should not be confused with the role of an executive secretary, who differs from a personal assistant. In many countries, an executive secretary is a high-ranking position in the administrative hierarchy. In fact in Pakistan, federal secretaries are dubbed as the most influential people in the country. The functions of a personal assistant may be entirely...

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