What are the main factors that influence a Personal Assistant's salary?

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

How does experience change A Personal Assistant's salary?

A Personal Assistant's salary grows with experience: an Personal Assistant (0-2 years)earns $62,114, an Executive Assistant II (2-4 years)earns $72,048, an Executive Assistant III (4-7 years)earns $86,673, an Executive Assistant IV (7+ years)earns $98,007, an Executive Assistant V (7-10 years)earns $117,540,

What are the highest paying states for a Personal Assistant?

Personal Assistant salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Personal Assistant roles are District of Columbia $68,160, California $67,901, Massachusetts $66,996. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Personal Assistant roles make?

Salaries for Personal Assistant level roles vary by specialization: Personal Assistant CEO: $88,190; Personal Assistant To Ceo: $87,000; Personal Assistant Owner: $86,359; Personal Assistant To Director: $84,860; Senior Personal Assistant: $53,168.

How do different companies affect a Personal Assistant's salary?

Company size, industry, and compensation structure create significant salary variations for Personal Assistant roles. Large, established industry leaders like C R Bard Inc ($128,509) and Henry Schein Canada ($124,697) offer base salaries 35-40% above the national average. In contrast, smaller firms or startups may offer closer to $82,041.

Personal Assistant Salary in the United States

How much does a Personal Assistant make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Personal Assistant in the United States is $61,561 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $30.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $74,477
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $53,592 to $68,321
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $46,337

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Personal Assistant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$68,321	$5,693	$1,314	$33
Average	$61,561	$5,130	$1,184	$30
25th Percentile	$53,592	$4,466	$1,031	$26

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Key Factors That Influence Personal Assistant Salaries

A Personal 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 Personal Assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Personal 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): $62,114
Early Career (1-2 years): $72,048
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $86,673
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $98,007
Expert (over 8 years): $117,540

Levels	Salary
Personal ... Level Personal Assistant	$62,114
Executive... Level Personal Assistant	$72,048
Executive... Level Personal Assistant	$86,673
Executive... Level Personal Assistant	$98,007
Executive... Level Personal Assistant	$117,540

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

District of Columbia: $68,160.
California: $67,901.
Massachusetts: $66,996.

District of Columbia $68,160 California $67,901 Massachusetts $66,996 Washington $66,750 New Jersey $66,725 Alaska $66,639 Connecticut $65,790 New York $65,445

Hawaii $64,343 Rhode Island $63,826 Maryland $63,475 Minnesota $62,995 Colorado $62,810 Illinois $62,749 Oregon $62,515 Delaware $62,342

New Hampshire $62,234 Virginia $61,991 Pennsylvania $61,283 Nevada $60,926 North Dakota $60,809 Michigan $60,625 Wisconsin $60,557 Vermont $60,422

Texas $60,046 Maine $60,021 Arizona $59,985 Ohio $59,941 Georgia $59,375 Indiana $59,092 Wyoming $59,037 Utah $58,950

Iowa $58,913 Kansas $58,618 Louisiana $58,532 North Carolina $58,501 Missouri $58,489 Florida $58,249 Montana $58,119 Nebraska $57,996

Kentucky $57,928 South Carolina $57,682 Tennessee $57,528 Idaho $57,467 New Mexico $57,017 Oklahoma $56,919 Alabama $56,556 South Dakota $55,946

Arkansas $55,614 West Virginia $55,435 Mississippi $54,900

Top Paying Cities for Personal 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:

San Jose: $77,646
San Francisco: $76,796
Oakland: $75,178

San Jose, CA $77,646

San Francisco, CA $76,796

Oakland, CA $75,178

New York, NY $70,880

Paramus, NJ $70,018

Queens Village, NY $70,015

Passaic, NJ $69,957

Bergenfield, NJ $69,951

Stamford, CT $69,816

Huntington, NY $69,791

Newark, NJ $69,336

Bridgeport, CT $69,206

Vallejo, CA $69,083

New Brunswick, NJ $69,059

Petaluma, CA $69,022

Middlesex, NJ $68,905

Somerset, NJ $68,862

Santa Cruz, CA $68,782

Boston, MA $68,406

Monterey, CA $68,190

Seattle, WA $68,049

Santa Rosa, CA $68,037

Los Angeles, CA $68,018

Juneau, AK $67,858

Washington, DC $67,790

Orange, CA $67,571

Santa Ana, CA $67,409

Long Beach, CA $67,347

Anaheim, CA $67,335

Anchorage, AK $67,304

Santa Maria, CA $67,119

Everett, WA $67,107

Danbury, CT $66,890

Bremerton, WA $66,805

Tacoma, WA $66,584

New Suffolk, NY $66,583

Sacramento, CA $66,565

Santa Barbara, CA $66,498

Trenton, NJ $66,430

San Diego, CA $66,430

Brockton, MA $66,362

Fairbanks, AK $66,211

Lompoc, CA $66,054

Lowell, MA $66,005

Ventura, CA $65,993

Nashua, NH $65,981

Stockton, CA $65,974

Modesto, CA $65,525

Poughkeepsie, NY $65,390

Olympia, WA $65,273

Kennewick, WA $65,273

New Haven, CT $65,248

Lawrence, MA $65,026

Hartford, CT $64,965

Riverside, CA $64,952

New Bedford, MA $64,891

Richland, WA $64,891

Bakersfield, CA $64,805

San Bernardino, CA $64,780

New Britain, CT $64,774

Atlantic City, NJ $64,774

New London, CT $64,749

Norwich, CT $64,731

Portsmouth, NH $64,719

Boulder, CO $64,588

Portland, OR $64,503

Worcester, MA $64,497

Minneapolis, MN $64,306

Philadelphia, PA $64,220

Honolulu, HI $64,017

Saint Paul, MN $63,987

Vineland, NJ $63,974

Providence, RI $63,795

Chicago, IL $63,617

Bellingham, WA $63,543

Springfield, MA $63,493

Baltimore, MD $63,475

Chico, CA $63,321

Pittsfield, MA $63,155

Manchester, NH $63,038

Spokane, WA $62,767

Denver, CO $62,761

Albany, NY $62,472

Troy, NY $62,447

Nassau, NY $62,381

Schenectady, NY $62,318

Wilmington, DE $62,268

Burlington, VT $62,182

Salem, OR $62,158

Portland, ME $61,967

Yakima, WA $61,905

Rochester, MN $61,714

Reno, NV $61,684

Fresno, CA $61,684

Milwaukee, WI $61,628

Detroit, MI $61,567

Ann Arbor, MI $61,556

Allentown, PA $61,548

Colorado Springs, CO $61,444

Syracuse, NY $61,413

Carson City, NV $61,413

Houston, TX $61,327

Eugene, OR $61,296

Gary, IN $61,222

Springfield, OR $61,173

Bismarck, ND $61,160

Galveston, TX $61,117

Medford, OR $61,025

Fort Collins, CO $61,000

Concord, NH $60,970

Austin, TX $60,951

Mesa, AZ $60,822

Reading, PA $60,816

Phoenix, AZ $60,809

Dallas, TX $60,791

Saint Cloud, MN $60,732

Madison, WI $60,649

Utica, NY $60,483

Rochester, NY $60,385

Des Moines, IA $60,379

Raleigh, NC $60,372

Atlanta, GA $60,280

Battle Creek, MI $60,262

Salt Lake City, UT $60,243

Lancaster, PA $60,151

Harrisburg, PA $60,065

Kansas City, MO $60,003

Champaign, IL $59,991

Kansas City, KS $59,991

Fort Worth, TX $59,985

Columbus, OH $59,974

Boca Raton, FL $59,960

Pittsburgh, PA $59,935

Richmond, VA $59,911

Indianapolis, IN $59,898

Cleveland, OH $59,892

Las Vegas, NV $59,818

Cincinnati, OH $59,818

Petersburg, VA $59,726

Huntsville, AL $59,634

Lansing, MI $59,592

Lebanon, PA $59,584

Pueblo, CO $59,578

Appleton, WI $59,560

Buffalo, NY $59,535

Dayton, OH $59,517

Racine, WI $59,504

Charlotte, NC $59,498

Saint Louis, MO $59,480

York, PA $59,443

Elkhart, IN $59,443

Gastonia, NC $59,431

Billings, MT $59,416

Beaumont, TX $59,400

Lorain, OH $59,387

Benton Harbor, MI $59,375

Toledo, OH $59,363

Binghamton, NY $59,332

Rock Hill, SC $59,326

Rockford, IL $59,295

Springfield, IL $59,270

Elyria, OH $59,264

Fargo, ND $59,264

Flagstaff, AZ $59,221

Fort Lauderdale, FL $59,184

Duluth, MN $59,147

Miami, FL $59,147

Cheyenne, WY $59,104

Grand Forks, ND $59,104

Bangor, ME $58,969

Cedar Rapids, IA $58,901

Durham, NC $58,875

Louisville, KY $58,870

Grand Rapids, MI $58,858

Hialeah, FL $58,852

Casper, WY $58,766

Scranton, PA $58,692

New Orleans, LA $58,673

Virginia Beach, VA $58,667

Akron, OH $58,636

Peoria, IL $58,556

Sarasota, FL $58,544

Nashville, TN $58,501

Omaha, NE $58,501

Green Bay, WI $58,501

Baton Rouge, LA $58,470

Charleston, SC $58,458

Jamestown, NY $58,427

Davenport, IA $58,427

Tucson, AZ $58,396

Saint Petersburg, FL $58,359

Tampa, FL $58,347

Evansville, IN $58,310

Port Arthur, TX $58,310

Bradenton, FL $58,285

Santa Fe, NM $58,175

Orlando, FL $58,064

Clearwater, FL $58,045

Canton, OH $57,916

La Crosse, WI $57,916

Albuquerque, NM $57,879

Newport News, VA $57,873

High Point, NC $57,855

Ogden, UT $57,830

Corpus Christi, TX $57,781

Norfolk, VA $57,744

Laramie, WY $57,744

Rock Island, IL $57,707

Saginaw, MI $57,695

Jacksonville, FL $57,688

Salisbury, NC $57,676

Boise, ID $57,664

Moline, IL $57,633

Fort Myers, FL $57,614

Memphis, TN $57,602

Tulsa, OK $57,571

Waterloo, IA $57,534

Spartanburg, SC $57,473

Lincoln, NE $57,442

Fort Wayne, IN $57,430

Provo, UT $57,424

Cedar Falls, IA $57,350

San Antonio, TX $57,325

Greensboro, NC $57,301

South Bend, IN $57,294

Savannah, GA $57,227

Muskegon, MI $57,202

Birmingham, AL $57,196

Winston Salem, NC $57,166

Lake Charles, LA $57,017

Anderson, IN $57,005

Lexington, KY $56,987

Augusta, GA $56,968

Greenville, SC $56,968

Lima, OH $56,919

Wichita, KS $56,913

Tuscaloosa, AL $56,913

Columbia, SC $56,857

Springfield, OH $56,845

Asheville, NC $56,746

Bloomington, IN $56,703

Knoxville, TN $56,482

Shreveport, LA $56,476

Wilmington, NC $56,396

Roanoke, VA $56,396

Topeka, KS $56,285

Frankfort, KY $56,278

Oklahoma City, OK $56,236

Chillicothe, OH $56,211

Longview, TX $56,205

Melbourne, FL $56,199

Sioux Falls, SD $56,100

Mobile, AL $56,094

Terre Haute, IN $56,069

Altoona, PA $56,032

Amarillo, TX $55,989

Killeen, TX $55,971

Fayetteville, AR $55,922

Chattanooga, TN $55,903

Sioux City, IA $55,848

Idaho Falls, ID $55,835

Lynchburg, VA $55,786

Gainesville, FL $55,706

Portsmouth, OH $55,675

Little Rock, AR $55,663

Lafayette, LA $55,638

Youngstown, OH $55,638

Daytona Beach, FL $55,601

Clarksville, TN $55,595

Pensacola, FL $55,589

Temple, TX $55,585

Hopkinsville, KY $55,404

Erie, PA $55,392

Florence, SC $55,368

Charleston, WV $55,269

Great Falls, MT $55,238

Macon, GA $55,152

Tallahassee, FL $55,146

Fayetteville, NC $55,134

Waco, TX $55,121

Helena, MT $55,078

Pine Bluff, AR $55,055

Vincennes, IN $54,980

Lubbock, TX $54,955

Alamogordo, NM $54,918

Twin Falls, ID $54,863

Rapid City, SD $54,844

Jackson, MS $54,733

Huntington, WV $54,729

Greenville, MS $54,727

Parkersburg, WV $54,664

Montgomery, AL $54,653

Wichita Falls, TX $54,592

Springfield, MO $54,592

Biloxi, MS $54,561

Monroe, LA $54,500

Johnstown, PA $54,456

Sumter, SC $54,432

Columbus, GA $54,426

Pascagoula, MS $54,309

Abilene, TX $54,309

Kingsport, TN $54,149

Albany, GA $54,149

Gulfport, MS $54,130

Alexandria, LA $53,927

Fort Smith, AR $53,773

El Paso, TX $53,607

Las Cruces, NM $53,330

Harlingen, TX $53,173

Pocatello, ID $53,164

Florence, AL $53,084

Brownsville, TX $53,071

Mcallen, TX $52,942

Dothan, AL $52,856

Columbus, MS $52,490

Altus, OK $52,203

Lawton, OK $52,086

Pierre, SD $51,865

What Skills Can Increase a Personal Assistant's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

Scheduling (Mentioned in 6.65% 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 1.54% 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.
Catering (Mentioned in 1.11% Job Postings): Catering is the business of providing food service at a remote site or a site such as a hotel, hospital, pub, aircraft, cruise ship, park, festival, filming location or film studio.

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Skills	Demand Percentage
Scheduling	6.65%
Microsoft Excel	1.54%
Catering	1.11%

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 a Personal Assistant's salary.

Onboarding: Can increase your salary by up to 16%.
Collaboration: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
Innovation: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.

Skill	Salary	Salary % Increase
Onboarding	$71,410	16%
Collaboration	$69,563	13%
Innovation	$68,332	11%
Team Management	$67,717	10%
Project Management	$67,101	9%
Initiative	$67,101	9%

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

Understanding how a Personal 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 May 01, 2026

$53,592

Average $61,561/year

$68,321

$4,466

Average $5,130/month

$5,693

$1,031

Average $1,184/week

$1,314

$26

Average $30/hour

$33

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$68,321	$5,693	$1,314	$33
Average	$61,561	$5,130	$1,184	$30
25th Percentile	$53,592	$4,466	$1,031	$26

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Salaries for a Personal Assistant can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $52,401 in 2023 to around $51,420 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Personal Assistant salary trends, .

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