How much does an Executive Legal Assistant make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Executive Legal Assistant in the United States is $68,539. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $62,708 to $76,665, with most professionals earning between $57,399 and $84,063.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Executive Legal Assistant Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Executive Legal Assistant Salary $57,399 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Executive Legal Assistant Salary $62,708 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Executive Legal Assistant Salary $68,539 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Executive Legal Assistant Salary $76,665 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Executive Legal Assistant Salary $84,063 US April 01, 2025
25% $62,708 10% $57,399 90% $84,063 75% $76,665 $68,539 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. Down a level:

    Legal Assistant I

    0 - 1 years experience
    Associate's Degree

  2. This Job:

    Executive Legal Assistant

    1 - 3 years experience
    Associate's Degree

  3. Up a level:

    Legal Assistant III

    3 - 5 years experience
    Associate's Degree

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