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: starting around $83,137 for beginners, reaching about $85,752 at mid-level, and approach $92,065 for experts.

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 $98,158, California $97,786, Massachusetts $96,483. 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: $118,385; Executive Assistant Manager: $110,502; Executive Assistant IV: $98,706; Executive Assistant III: $87,245; Executive Assistant Supervisor: $82,884.

Executive Assistant Salary in Delaware

How much does an Executive Assistant make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Executive Assistant in Delaware is $89,781 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): $110,730
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $80,376 to $100,746
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $71,814

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Executive Assistant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$100,746	$8,396	$1,937	$48
Average	$89,781	$7,482	$1,727	$43
25th Percentile	$80,376	$6,698	$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): $83,137
Early Career (1-2 years): $83,864
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $85,752
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $88,562
Expert (over 8 years): $92,065

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Executive Assistant	$83,137
Intermediate Level Executive Assistant	$83,864
Senior Level Executive Assistant	$85,752
Specialist Level Executive Assistant	$88,562
Expert Level Executive Assistant	$92,065

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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: $98,158.
California: $97,786.
Massachusetts: $96,483.

District of Columbia $98,158 California $97,786 Massachusetts $96,483 Washington $96,128 New Jersey $96,093 Alaska $95,969 Connecticut $94,745 New York $94,249

Hawaii $92,662 Rhode Island $91,917 Maryland $91,412 Minnesota $90,720 Colorado $90,454 Illinois $90,366 Oregon $90,029 Delaware $89,781

New Hampshire $89,624 Virginia $89,275 Pennsylvania $88,256 Nevada $87,741 North Dakota $87,573 Michigan $87,307 Wisconsin $87,210 Vermont $87,014

Texas $86,474 Maine $86,438 Arizona $86,385 Ohio $86,323 Georgia $85,507 Indiana $85,100 Wyoming $85,020 Utah $84,896

Iowa $84,842 Kansas $84,417 Louisiana $84,293 North Carolina $84,248 Missouri $84,231 Florida $83,885 Montana $83,699 Nebraska $83,521

Kentucky $83,424 South Carolina $83,069 Tennessee $82,848 Idaho $82,759 New Mexico $82,112 Oklahoma $81,970 Alabama $81,447 South Dakota $80,569

Arkansas $80,091 West Virginia $79,833 Mississippi $79,062

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: $92,919
Little Creek: $92,059
Magnolia: $92,440

Lincoln, DE $92,919 Little Creek, DE $92,059 Magnolia, DE $92,440 Milford, DE $92,919 Marydel, DE $91,713 Millsboro, DE $92,919 Millville, DE $93,539 Milton, DE $92,919

Nassau, DE $92,919 Ocean View, DE $93,539 Rehoboth Beach, DE $93,539 Seaford, DE $91,944 Selbyville, DE $93,539 Smyrna, DE $91,607 Viola, DE $92,440 Woodside, DE $92,174

Bear, DE $90,933 Newark, DE $90,968 Claymont, DE $91,039 Delaware City, DE $90,968 Hockessin, DE $91,039 Kirkwood, DE $90,968 Middletown, DE $91,421 Montchanin, DE $91,039

New Castle, DE $91,039 Odessa, DE $91,545 Port Penn, DE $90,720 Rockland, DE $91,039 Saint Georges, DE $90,968 Townsend, DE $91,412 Winterthur, DE $91,039 Lewes, DE $92,919

Wilmington, DE $91,039 Dover, DE $92,015 Dover Afb, DE $92,227 Bethany Beach, DE $93,539 Bethel, DE $91,944 Bridgeville, DE $92,919 Camden Wyoming, DE $92,112 Cheswold, DE $91,802

Clayton, DE $91,571 Dagsboro, DE $93,539 Delmar, DE $91,944 Ellendale, DE $92,919 Felton, DE $92,919 Fenwick Island, DE $93,539 Frankford, DE $93,539 Frederica, DE $92,919

Georgetown, DE $92,919 Greenwood, DE $92,919 Harbeson, DE $92,919 Harrington, DE $92,919 Hartly, DE $91,527 Houston, DE $92,919 Kenton, DE $91,571 Laurel, DE $91,944

Yorklyn, DE $91,039

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.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

$80,376

Average $89,781/year

$100,746

$6,698

Average $7,482/month

$8,396

$1,546

Average $1,727/week

$1,937

$39

Average $43/hour

$48

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$100,746	$8,396	$1,937	$48
Average	$89,781	$7,482	$1,727	$43
25th Percentile	$80,376	$6,698	$1,546	$39

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