How much does a Corporate Executive Assistant make in San Diego, CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Corporate Executive Assistant in San Diego, CA is $100,398. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $89,122 to $113,833, with most professionals earning between $78,857 and $126,065.

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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
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Average Total Cash Compensation

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What is the average salary for Corporate Executive Assistant in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Corporate Executive Assistant in San Diego, CA. The base salary for Corporate Executive Assistant ranges from $89,122 to $113,833 with the average base salary of $100,398. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $91,634 to $119,311 with the average total cash compensation of $104,118.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $100,398 $89,122 - $113,833
Bonus $3,720 $2,512 - $5,478
Total Pay $104,118 $91,634 - $119,311
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE El Cajon, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $88,859 - $113,497 COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Chula Vista, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $89,122 - $113,833 COMPARE TO San Diego, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Escondido, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $88,628 - $113,202 COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Oceanside, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $88,917 - $113,570 COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Carlsbad, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $88,628 - $113,202 COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Murrieta, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $88,488 - $113,023 COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
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