What are the main factors that influence an Executive Assistant I's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change An Executive Assistant 's salary?

An Executive Assistant 's salary grows with experience: an Executive Assistant I (0-2 years)earns $63,352, an Executive Assistant II (2-4 years)earns $73,491, an Executive Assistant III (4-7 years)earns $88,415, an Executive Assistant IV (7+ years)earns $99,963, an Executive Assistant V (7-10 years)earns $119,882,

What are the highest paying states for an Executive Assistant I?

Executive Assistant I salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Executive Assistant I roles are District of Columbia $69,264, California $69,001, Massachusetts $68,082. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Executive Assistant roles make?

Salaries for Executive Assistant level roles vary by specialization: Account Executive I: $303,757; Executive Assistant IV: $98,709; Executive Assistant: $88,705; Executive Assistant III: $87,306; Executive Compensation Analyst I: $74,866.

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Executive Assistant I Salary in Delaware

How much does an Executive Assistant I make in Delaware?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for an Executive Assistant I in Delaware is $63,352 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $30.

However, an Executive Assistant I's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $77,379
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $55,808 to $70,695
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $48,939

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Executive Assistant I Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$70,695	$5,891	$1,360	$34
Average	$63,352	$5,279	$1,218	$30
25th Percentile	$55,808	$4,651	$1,073	$27

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Key Factors That Influence Executive Assistant I Salaries

An Executive Assistant I's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Executive Assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Executive Assistant I's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Executive Assistant I (0-2 years): $63,352
Executive Assistant II (2-4 years): $73,491
Executive Assistant III (4-7 years): $88,415
Executive Assistant IV (7+ years): $99,963
Executive Assistant V (7-10 years): $119,882

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Executive Assistant I	0-2 years	$63,352
Executive Assistant II	2-4 years	$73,491
Executive Assistant III	4-7 years	$88,415
Executive Assistant IV	7+ years	$99,963
Executive Assistant V	7-10 years	$119,882

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How Do Executive Assistant I Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Executive Assistant Is. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $69,264.
California: $69,001.
Massachusetts: $68,082.

District of Columbia $69,264 California $69,001 Massachusetts $68,082 Washington $67,832 New Jersey $67,807 Alaska $67,719 Connecticut $66,856 New York $66,505

Hawaii $65,386 Rhode Island $64,860 Maryland $64,504 Minnesota $64,016 Colorado $63,828 Illinois $63,765 Oregon $63,528 Delaware $63,352

New Hampshire $63,242 Virginia $62,996 Pennsylvania $62,276 Nevada $61,914 North Dakota $61,795 Michigan $61,607 Wisconsin $61,538 Vermont $61,401

Texas $61,019 Maine $60,994 Arizona $60,957 Ohio $60,913 Georgia $60,337 Indiana $60,049 Wyoming $59,993 Utah $59,906

Iowa $59,868 Kansas $59,568 Louisiana $59,480 North Carolina $59,449 Missouri $59,436 Florida $59,192 Montana $59,061 Nebraska $58,936

Kentucky $58,867 South Carolina $58,617 Tennessee $58,460 Idaho $58,398 New Mexico $57,941 Oklahoma $57,841 Alabama $57,472 South Dakota $56,853

Arkansas $56,515 West Virginia $56,333 Mississippi $55,789

Top Paying Cities for Executive Assistant Is

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $63,067
Little Creek: $63,529
Magnolia: $63,438

Lincoln, DE $63,067 Little Creek, DE $63,529 Magnolia, DE $63,438 Milford, DE $63,227 Marydel, DE $63,331 Millsboro, DE $62,803 Millville, DE $62,900 Milton, DE $63,008

Nassau, DE $63,054 Ocean View, DE $62,889 Rehoboth Beach, DE $63,010 Seaford, DE $63,045 Selbyville, DE $62,784 Smyrna, DE $63,573 Viola, DE $63,280 Woodside, DE $63,450

Bear, DE $63,304 Newark, DE $63,280 Claymont, DE $63,409 Delaware City, DE $63,343 Hockessin, DE $63,274 Kirkwood, DE $63,331 Middletown, DE $63,356 Montchanin, DE $63,289

New Castle, DE $63,298 Odessa, DE $63,387 Port Penn, DE $63,429 Rockland, DE $63,295 Saint Georges, DE $63,336 Townsend, DE $63,433 Winterthur, DE $63,302 Lewes, DE $63,033

Wilmington, DE $63,277 Dover, DE $63,529 Dover Afb, DE $63,194 Bethany Beach, DE $62,823 Bethel, DE $62,888 Bridgeville, DE $63,036 Camden Wyoming, DE $63,350 Cheswold, DE $63,508

Clayton, DE $63,510 Dagsboro, DE $62,779 Delmar, DE $62,678 Ellendale, DE $62,868 Felton, DE $63,222 Fenwick Island, DE $62,793 Frankford, DE $62,683 Frederica, DE $63,285

Georgetown, DE $62,755 Greenwood, DE $63,046 Harbeson, DE $62,822 Harrington, DE $63,142 Hartly, DE $63,339 Houston, DE $63,052 Kenton, DE $63,513 Laurel, DE $62,718

Yorklyn, DE $63,293

Executive Assistant I Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Executive Assistant I's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$55,808

Average $63,352/year

$70,695

$4,651

Average $5,279/month

$5,891

$1,073

Average $1,218/week

$1,360

$27

Average $30/hour

$34

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$70,695	$5,891	$1,360	$34
Average	$63,352	$5,279	$1,218	$30
25th Percentile	$55,808	$4,651	$1,073	$27

Executive Assistant I Salary Growth & Career Path

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For an Executive Assistant I, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Executive Assistant II role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $73,491 - a projected growth of 16% over your current level.

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