What are the main factors that influence an Exec 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 Exec Assistant's salary?

An Exec Assistant's salary grows with experience: an Executive Assistant I (0-2 years)earns $63,544, an Executive Assistant II (2-4 years)earns $73,700, an Exec Assistant (4-7 years)earns $88,655, an Executive Assistant IV (7+ years)earns $100,261, an Executive Assistant V (7-10 years)earns $120,245,

What are the highest paying states for an Exec Assistant?

Exec Assistant salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Exec Assistant roles are District of Columbia $97,768, California $97,397, Massachusetts $96,099. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Exec Assistant roles make?

Salaries for Exec Assistant level roles vary by specialization: Enterprise Architect Exec: $277,696; Account Exec Major Projects: $196,601; Exec Director: $140,217; Physician Assistant - Cardiology: $121,559; Exec Chef & GM: $86,053.

Exec Assistant Salary in Delaware

How much does an Exec Assistant make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Exec Assistant in Delaware is $89,424 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $43.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $109,400
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $79,650 to $99,880
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $70,752

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Exec Assistant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$99,880	$8,323	$1,921	$48
Average	$89,424	$7,452	$1,720	$43
25th Percentile	$79,650	$6,638	$1,532	$38

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Key Factors That Influence Exec Assistant Salaries

An Exec 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 Exec Assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Exec 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): $63,544
Early Career (1-2 years): $73,700
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $88,655
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $100,261
Expert (over 8 years): $120,245

Levels	Salary
Executive... Level Exec Assistant	$63,544
Executive... Level Exec Assistant	$73,700
Exec Assi... Level Exec Assistant	$88,655
Executive... Level Exec Assistant	$100,261
Executive... Level Exec Assistant	$120,245

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

District of Columbia: $97,768.
California: $97,397.
Massachusetts: $96,099.

District of Columbia $97,768 California $97,397 Massachusetts $96,099 Washington $95,746 New Jersey $95,711 Alaska $95,587 Connecticut $94,368 New York $93,874

Hawaii $92,293 Rhode Island $91,552 Maryland $91,048 Minnesota $90,360 Colorado $90,095 Illinois $90,006 Oregon $89,671 Delaware $89,424

New Hampshire $89,268 Virginia $88,920 Pennsylvania $87,905 Nevada $87,393 North Dakota $87,225 Michigan $86,960 Wisconsin $86,863 Vermont $86,669

Texas $86,130 Maine $86,095 Arizona $86,042 Ohio $85,980 Georgia $85,167 Indiana $84,761 Wyoming $84,682 Utah $84,558

Iowa $84,505 Kansas $84,081 Louisiana $83,958 North Carolina $83,913 Missouri $83,896 Florida $83,551 Montana $83,366 Nebraska $83,189

Kentucky $83,092 South Carolina $82,739 Tennessee $82,518 Idaho $82,430 New Mexico $81,785 Oklahoma $81,644 Alabama $81,123 South Dakota $80,249

Arkansas $79,772 West Virginia $79,516 Mississippi $78,748

Top Paying Cities for Exec 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: $92,549
Little Creek: $91,693
Magnolia: $92,073

Lincoln, DE $92,549 Little Creek, DE $91,693 Magnolia, DE $92,073 Milford, DE $92,549 Marydel, DE $91,349 Millsboro, DE $92,549 Millville, DE $93,168 Milton, DE $92,549

Nassau, DE $92,549 Ocean View, DE $93,168 Rehoboth Beach, DE $93,168 Seaford, DE $91,578 Selbyville, DE $93,168 Smyrna, DE $91,243 Viola, DE $92,073 Woodside, DE $91,808

Bear, DE $90,571 Newark, DE $90,607 Claymont, DE $90,677 Delaware City, DE $90,607 Hockessin, DE $90,677 Kirkwood, DE $90,607 Middletown, DE $91,057 Montchanin, DE $90,677

New Castle, DE $90,677 Odessa, DE $91,181 Port Penn, DE $90,360 Rockland, DE $90,677 Saint Georges, DE $90,607 Townsend, DE $91,048 Winterthur, DE $90,677 Lewes, DE $92,549

Wilmington, DE $90,677 Dover, DE $91,649 Dover Afb, DE $91,861 Bethany Beach, DE $93,168 Bethel, DE $91,578 Bridgeville, DE $92,549 Camden Wyoming, DE $91,746 Cheswold, DE $91,437

Clayton, DE $91,207 Dagsboro, DE $93,168 Delmar, DE $91,578 Ellendale, DE $92,549 Felton, DE $92,549 Fenwick Island, DE $93,168 Frankford, DE $93,168 Frederica, DE $92,549

Georgetown, DE $92,549 Greenwood, DE $92,549 Harbeson, DE $92,549 Harrington, DE $92,549 Hartly, DE $91,163 Houston, DE $92,549 Kenton, DE $91,207 Laurel, DE $91,578

Yorklyn, DE $90,677

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

Understanding how an Exec 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 April 01, 2026

$79,650

Average $89,424/year

$99,880

$6,638

Average $7,452/month

$8,323

$1,532

Average $1,720/week

$1,921

$38

Average $43/hour

$48

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$99,880	$8,323	$1,921	$48
Average	$89,424	$7,452	$1,720	$43
25th Percentile	$79,650	$6,638	$1,532	$38

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