Lead Executive Assistant Salary in Durham, NC

What is the salary range of Lead Executive Assistant?

As of January 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Lead Executive Assistant in Durham, NC is $120,693. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $103,209 to $140,114, with most professionals earning between $87,291 and $157,797.

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What is a Lead Executive Assistant?

The Lead Executive Assistant is responsible for providing high-level administrative support to the executive team, including managing schedules, coordinating travel arrangements, and handling confidential correspondence. They may also oversee other administrative staff, manage office operations, and serve as a liaison between the executive team and other departments within the organization. The Lead Executive Assistant must possess strong organizational and communication skills, as well as the ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment. They are also expected to maintain a high level of professionalism and discretion while representing the executive team.

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What does a Lead Executive Assistant do?

Common responsibilities of a Lead Executive Assistant

Screening and prioritizing incoming communications, including emails, phone calls, and mail, and responding on behalf of the executive when appropriate.

September 15, 2023

Managing special projects and initiatives as assigned by the executive.

September 15, 2023

Managing the executive's calendar and scheduling appointments, meetings, and travel arrangements.

September 20, 2023

Managing and maintaining confidential and sensitive information, including documents, files, and records.

October 07, 2023

Providing administrative support, such as managing expenses, processing invoices, and ordering supplies.

October 14, 2023

Coordinating and organizing meetings, including preparing agendas, taking minutes, and following up on action items.

October 21, 2023

Acting as a representative of the executive and the organization, maintaining a professional and positive demeanor in all interactions.

October 23, 2023

Conducting research and gathering information on various topics as needed.

October 28, 2023

Assisting with the preparation and editing of presentations, reports, and other documents.

November 18, 2023

Serving as a liaison between the executive and internal and external stakeholders, including clients, vendors, and other team members.

November 20, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Lead Executive Assistant in Durham, NC

Average Base Salary

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103209

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120693

Average Total Cash Compensation

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108246

154149

128566

What is the average salary for Lead Executive Assistant in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Lead Executive Assistant in Durham, NC. The base salary for Lead Executive Assistant ranges from $103,209 to $140,114 with the average base salary of $120,693. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $108,246 to $154,149 with the average total cash compensation of $128,566.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$120,693	$103,209 - $140,114
Bonus	$7,873	$5,037 - $14,035
Total Pay	$128,566	$108,246 - $154,149

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Lead Executive Assistant Salary Near Durham, NC

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE Chapel Hill, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $102,687 - $139,405	COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE Cary, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $103,923 - $141,084	COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE Raleigh, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $103,923 - $141,084	COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE Burlington, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $101,449 - $137,725	COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE High Point, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $102,505 - $139,159	COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE Greensboro, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $101,896 - $138,333	COMPARE TO Durham, NC

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About Durham, North Carolina

Durham is a city in and the county seat of Durham County in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated the city's population to be 251,893 as of July 1, 2014, making it the 4th-most populous city in North Carolina, and the 78th-most populous city in the United States. Durham is the core of the four-county Durham-Chapel Hill Metropolitan Area, which has a population of 542,710 as of U.S. Census 2014 Population Estimates. The US Office of Management and Budget also includes Durham as a part of the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Combined Statistical Area, which has a populatio...

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