What are the main factors that influence an Executive Assistant III'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 III?

Executive Assistant III salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Executive Assistant III roles are District of Columbia $96,665, California $96,299, Massachusetts $95,015. 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: Sales Executive III: $132,804; Executive Compensation Analyst III: $112,782; Executive Assistant IV: $98,709; Account Executive III: $98,435; Executive Assistant: $88,705.

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Executive Assistant III Salary in Delaware

How much does an Executive Assistant III make in Delaware?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for an Executive Assistant III in Delaware is $88,415 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $43.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $108,010
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $78,538 to $98,671
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $69,546

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Executive Assistant III Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$98,671	$8,223	$1,898	$47
Average	$88,415	$7,368	$1,700	$43
25th Percentile	$78,538	$6,545	$1,510	$38

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Key Factors That Influence Executive Assistant III Salaries

An Executive Assistant III'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 III'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 III 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 IIIs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $96,665.
California: $96,299.
Massachusetts: $95,015.

District of Columbia $96,665 California $96,299 Massachusetts $95,015 Washington $94,666 New Jersey $94,631 Alaska $94,509 Connecticut $93,304 New York $92,815

Hawaii $91,252 Rhode Island $90,519 Maryland $90,021 Minnesota $89,340 Colorado $89,078 Illinois $88,991 Oregon $88,659 Delaware $88,415

New Hampshire $88,261 Virginia $87,917 Pennsylvania $86,913 Nevada $86,407 North Dakota $86,241 Michigan $85,979 Wisconsin $85,883 Vermont $85,691

Texas $85,158 Maine $85,123 Arizona $85,071 Ohio $85,010 Georgia $84,207 Indiana $83,805 Wyoming $83,726 Utah $83,604

Iowa $83,552 Kansas $83,133 Louisiana $83,011 North Carolina $82,967 Missouri $82,949 Florida $82,609 Montana $82,426 Nebraska $82,251

Kentucky $82,155 South Carolina $81,806 Tennessee $81,587 Idaho $81,500 New Mexico $80,863 Oklahoma $80,723 Alabama $80,208 South Dakota $79,344

Arkansas $78,872 West Virginia $78,619 Mississippi $77,859

Top Paying Cities for Executive Assistant IIIs

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: $88,017
Little Creek: $88,661
Magnolia: $88,534

Lincoln, DE $88,017 Little Creek, DE $88,661 Magnolia, DE $88,534 Milford, DE $88,240 Marydel, DE $88,385 Millsboro, DE $87,647 Millville, DE $87,783 Milton, DE $87,935

Nassau, DE $87,998 Ocean View, DE $87,768 Rehoboth Beach, DE $87,936 Seaford, DE $87,986 Selbyville, DE $87,622 Smyrna, DE $88,722 Viola, DE $88,314 Woodside, DE $88,551

Bear, DE $88,347 Newark, DE $88,314 Claymont, DE $88,494 Delaware City, DE $88,402 Hockessin, DE $88,306 Kirkwood, DE $88,385 Middletown, DE $88,419 Montchanin, DE $88,326

New Castle, DE $88,339 Odessa, DE $88,463 Port Penn, DE $88,522 Rockland, DE $88,334 Saint Georges, DE $88,391 Townsend, DE $88,527 Winterthur, DE $88,345 Lewes, DE $87,969

Wilmington, DE $88,310 Dover, DE $88,661 Dover Afb, DE $88,194 Bethany Beach, DE $87,675 Bethel, DE $87,766 Bridgeville, DE $87,973 Camden Wyoming, DE $88,411 Cheswold, DE $88,632

Clayton, DE $88,635 Dagsboro, DE $87,614 Delmar, DE $87,474 Ellendale, DE $87,739 Felton, DE $88,233 Fenwick Island, DE $87,633 Frankford, DE $87,481 Frederica, DE $88,320

Georgetown, DE $87,581 Greenwood, DE $87,987 Harbeson, DE $87,674 Harrington, DE $88,121 Hartly, DE $88,396 Houston, DE $87,996 Kenton, DE $88,639 Laurel, DE $87,529

Yorklyn, DE $88,332

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

Understanding how an Executive Assistant III'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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$78,538

Average $88,415/year

$98,671

$6,545

Average $7,368/month

$8,223

$1,510

Average $1,700/week

$1,898

$38

Average $43/hour

$47

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$98,671	$8,223	$1,898	$47
Average	$88,415	$7,368	$1,700	$43
25th Percentile	$78,538	$6,545	$1,510	$38

Executive Assistant III Salary Growth & Career Path

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For an Executive Assistant III, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Executive Assistant IV role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $99,963 - a projected growth of 13% over your current level.

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