What are the main factors that influence an Executive Assistant'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 $62,739, an Executive Assistant II (2-4 years)earns $72,767, an Executive Assistant (4-7 years)earns $87,532, an Executive Assistant IV (7+ years)earns $98,992, an Executive Assistant V (7-10 years)earns $118,723,

What are the highest paying states for an Executive Assistant?

Executive Assistant salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Executive Assistant roles are District of Columbia $98,190, California $97,818, Massachusetts $96,514. 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: Executive Assistant V: $118,382; Executive Assistant Manager: $110,553; Executive Assistant IV: $98,708; Executive Assistant III: $87,281; Executive Assistant Supervisor: $82,950.

Executive Assistant Salary in Delaware

How much does an Executive Assistant make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Executive Assistant in Delaware is $89,809 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $43.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $110,693
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $80,391 to $100,741
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $71,815

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Executive Assistant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$100,741	$8,395	$1,937	$48
Average	$89,809	$7,484	$1,727	$43
25th Percentile	$80,391	$6,699	$1,546	$39

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Key Factors That Influence Executive Assistant Salaries

An Executive Assistant'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'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): $62,739
Early Career (1-2 years): $72,767
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $87,532
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $98,992
Expert (over 8 years): $118,723

Levels	Salary
Executive... Level Executive Assistant	$62,739
Executive... Level Executive Assistant	$72,767
Executive... Level Executive Assistant	$87,532
Executive... Level Executive Assistant	$98,992
Executive... Level Executive Assistant	$118,723

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How Do Executive Assistant 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 Assistants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $98,190.
California: $97,818.
Massachusetts: $96,514.

District of Columbia $98,190 California $97,818 Massachusetts $96,514 Washington $96,159 New Jersey $96,124 Alaska $96,000 Connecticut $94,776 New York $94,279

Hawaii $92,692 Rhode Island $91,947 Maryland $91,441 Minnesota $90,750 Colorado $90,483 Illinois $90,395 Oregon $90,058 Delaware $89,809

New Hampshire $89,653 Virginia $89,304 Pennsylvania $88,284 Nevada $87,770 North Dakota $87,601 Michigan $87,335 Wisconsin $87,238 Vermont $87,043

Texas $86,502 Maine $86,466 Arizona $86,413 Ohio $86,351 Georgia $85,535 Indiana $85,127 Wyoming $85,047 Utah $84,923

Iowa $84,870 Kansas $84,444 Louisiana $84,320 North Carolina $84,276 Missouri $84,258 Florida $83,912 Montana $83,726 Nebraska $83,548

Kentucky $83,451 South Carolina $83,096 Tennessee $82,874 Idaho $82,786 New Mexico $82,138 Oklahoma $81,996 Alabama $81,473 South Dakota $80,595

Arkansas $80,116 West Virginia $79,859 Mississippi $79,088

Top Paying Cities for Executive Assistants

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: $92,949
Little Creek: $92,089
Magnolia: $92,470

Lincoln, DE $92,949 Little Creek, DE $92,089 Magnolia, DE $92,470 Milford, DE $92,949 Marydel, DE $91,743 Millsboro, DE $92,949 Millville, DE $93,570 Milton, DE $92,949

Nassau, DE $92,949 Ocean View, DE $93,570 Rehoboth Beach, DE $93,570 Seaford, DE $91,973 Selbyville, DE $93,570 Smyrna, DE $91,636 Viola, DE $92,470 Woodside, DE $92,204

Bear, DE $90,962 Newark, DE $90,998 Claymont, DE $91,069 Delaware City, DE $90,998 Hockessin, DE $91,069 Kirkwood, DE $90,998 Middletown, DE $91,450 Montchanin, DE $91,069

New Castle, DE $91,069 Odessa, DE $91,574 Port Penn, DE $90,750 Rockland, DE $91,069 Saint Georges, DE $90,998 Townsend, DE $91,441 Winterthur, DE $91,069 Lewes, DE $92,949

Wilmington, DE $91,069 Dover, DE $92,044 Dover Afb, DE $92,257 Bethany Beach, DE $93,570 Bethel, DE $91,973 Bridgeville, DE $92,949 Camden Wyoming, DE $92,142 Cheswold, DE $91,831

Clayton, DE $91,601 Dagsboro, DE $93,570 Delmar, DE $91,973 Ellendale, DE $92,949 Felton, DE $92,949 Fenwick Island, DE $93,570 Frankford, DE $93,570 Frederica, DE $92,949

Georgetown, DE $92,949 Greenwood, DE $92,949 Harbeson, DE $92,949 Harrington, DE $92,949 Hartly, DE $91,557 Houston, DE $92,949 Kenton, DE $91,601 Laurel, DE $91,973

Yorklyn, DE $91,069

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

Understanding how an Executive Assistant'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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$80,391

Average $89,809/year

$100,741

$6,699

Average $7,484/month

$8,395

$1,546

Average $1,727/week

$1,937

$39

Average $43/hour

$48

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$100,741	$8,395	$1,937	$48
Average	$89,809	$7,484	$1,727	$43
25th Percentile	$80,391	$6,699	$1,546	$39

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