As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Executive Personal Assistant in Chicago, IL is $75,905, equivalent to $36 per hour, $1,460 weekly, or $6,325 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Executive Personal Assistant in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Executive Personal Assistant in Chicago, IL vary widely, spanning from $59,771 to $92,817. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($67,460) and 75th percentile ($84,757), while top earners (90th percentile) make $92,817 per year. This $17,297 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Scheduling or Microsoft Excel, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Chicago Executive Personal Assistant often earn 1.4% higher than national averages. However, Chicago currently ranks 264 statewide for Executive Personal 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 Personal Assistant Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Executive Personal Assistant Salary $59,771 Chicago, IL January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Executive Personal Assistant Salary $67,460 Chicago, IL January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Executive Personal Assistant Salary $75,905 Chicago, IL January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Executive Personal Assistant Salary $84,757 Chicago, IL January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Executive Personal Assistant Salary $92,817 Chicago, IL January 01, 2026
25% $67,460 10% $59,771 90% $92,817 75% $84,757 $75,905 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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