As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Executive Legal Assistant in Massachusetts is $82,690, equivalent to $40 per hour, $1,590 weekly, or $6,891 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Executive Legal Assistant in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Executive Legal Assistant in Massachusetts vary widely, spanning from $66,999 to $102,466. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($74,477) and 75th percentile ($93,042), while top earners (90th percentile) make $102,466 per year. This $18,565 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like or , or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Massachusetts Executive Legal Assistant often earn 8.8% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 72 companies. However, Massachusetts currently ranks 3 nationwide for Executive Legal Assistant job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

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 $66,999 MA August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Executive Legal Assistant Salary $74,477 MA August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Executive Legal Assistant Salary $82,690 MA August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Executive Legal Assistant Salary $93,042 MA August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Executive Legal Assistant Salary $102,466 MA August 01, 2026
25% $74,477 10% $66,999 90% $102,466 75% $93,042 $82,690 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Attleboro, MA Avg. Salary $79,673 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Barnstable, MA Avg. Salary $81,171 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Fitchburg, MA Avg. Salary $80,544 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Hyannis, MA Avg. Salary $81,349 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Leominster, MA Avg. Salary $80,562 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Malden, MA Avg. Salary $84,482 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Methuen, MA Avg. Salary $80,497 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Newton, MA Avg. Salary $84,472 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Revere, MA Avg. Salary $84,479 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Weymouth, MA Avg. Salary $82,972 Date Updated August 01, 2026
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    Legal Assistant I

    0 - 1 years experience
    Associate's Degree

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    Executive Legal Assistant

    1 - 3 years experience
    Associate's Degree

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    Legal Assistant III

    3 - 5 years experience
    Associate's Degree