Executive Assistant/Office Manager Salary in the United States

How much does an Executive Assistant/Office Manager make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Executive Assistant/Office Manager in the United States is $72,335 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $35.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $88,072
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $63,609 to $80,572
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $55,665
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Executive Assistant/Office Manager Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $80,572 $6,714 $1,549 $39
Average $72,335 $6,028 $1,391 $35
25th Percentile $63,609 $5,301 $1,223 $31
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Key Factors That Influence Executive Assistant/Office Manager Salaries

An Executive Assistant/Office Manager'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/Office Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Executive Assistant/Office Manager'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:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $68,801
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $69,067
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $72,335
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $75,727
  • Expert (over 8 years): $75,969
Levels Salary
Entry Level Executive Assistant/Office Manager$68,801
Intermediate Level Executive Assistant/Office Manager$69,067
Senior Level Executive Assistant/Office Manager$72,335
Specialist Level Executive Assistant/Office Manager$75,727
Expert Level Executive Assistant/Office Manager$75,969
$68,801 0 yr
$69,067 < 2 yrs
$72,335 2-4 yrs
$75,727 5-8 yrs
$75,969 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Executive Assistant/Office Managers

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:

  • San Jose: $91,236
  • San Francisco: $90,339
  • Oakland: $88,336

What Skills Can Increase an Executive Assistant/Office Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Scheduling (Mentioned in 6.86% Job Postings): Scheduling is the process of arranging, controlling and optimizing work and workloads in a production process or manufacturing process.
  • Microsoft Excel (Mentioned in 1.26% Job Postings): Microsoft Excel is a spreadsheet developed by Microsoft for Windows, macOS, Android and iOS. It features calculation or computation capabilities, graphing tools, pivot tables, and a macro programming language called Visual Basic for Applications.
  • Microsoft PowerPoint (Mentioned in 0.92% Job Postings): Microsoft PowerPoint is a powerful presentation software developed by Microsoft. It is a standard component of the company's Microsoft Office suite software, and is bundled together with Word, Excel and other Office productivity tools.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Scheduling 6.86%
Microsoft Excel 1.26%
Microsoft PowerPoint 0.92%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Executive Assistant/Office Manager's salary.
  • Project Management: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Team Management: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Innovation: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Project Management
 $75,229
4%
Team Management
 $75,229
4%
Innovation
 $75,229
4%
Logistics
 $75,229
4%
Collaboration
 $75,229
4%
Flexibility
 $74,505
3%
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Executive Assistant/Office Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Executive Assistant/Office Manager'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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$63,609
Average $72,335/year
$80,572
$5,301
Average $6,028/month
$6,714
$1,223
Average $1,391/week
$1,549
$31
Average $35/hour
$39
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $80,572 $6,714 $1,549 $39
Average $72,335 $6,028 $1,391 $35
25th Percentile $63,609 $5,301 $1,223 $31

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Salary Trends for Executive Assistant/Office Manager

Salaries for an Executive Assistant/Office Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $60,962 in 2023 to around $60,615 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Executive Assistant/Office Manager salary trends, .

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