Executive Assistant Jobs (2026) — Salary, Cities & Top Employers

Salary analysis

💰 Salary analysis

Salary data based on 1,039 positions with reported compensation (16% of all Executive Assistant listings).

10th percentile

$55,000

25th percentile

$62,950

Median (50th)

$71,451

75th percentile

$90,000

90th percentile

$110,460

Average salary: $79,582

In-demand skills

🎯 In-Demand skills

Most frequently requested skills in Executive Assistant job descriptions, ranked by mention frequency.

Excel

Logistics

Customer Service

Project Management

Agile

Salesforce

CRM

By city

🌎 Salary & Jobs by city

Compare Executive Assistant opportunities across 20 cities. Click any city for detailed market analysis.

City	Jobs ▼	Median Salary	Salary Range	Remote %	Companies	New (7d)
dubai	256	AED 120,000	AED 89,000 – AED 180,000	4%	15	43
London	214	£50,000	£40,000 – £60,000	–	15	21
Mumbai	75	$71,451	$62,950 – $90,000	4%	15	63
abu dhabi	68	AED 134,000	AED 113,700 – AED 167,400	–	15	23
New York, NY	66	$85,000	$75,000 – $110,000	3%	15	21
New Delhi	55	$71,451	$62,950 – $90,000	5%	15	55
Hyderabad	54	$71,451	$62,950 – $90,000	4%	15	42
Bengaluru	54	$71,451	$62,950 – $90,000	4%	15	41
Chicago, IL	52	$65,000	$60,000 – $75,000	–	15	34
Washington DC	48	$85,592	$73,750 – $100,000	–	15	3
Vapi	45	$71,451	$62,950 – $90,000	4%	15	36
Ernakulam	42	$71,451	$62,950 – $90,000	5%	15	42
Amravati	40	$71,451	$62,950 – $90,000	5%	15	40
Kannur	40	$71,451	$62,950 – $90,000	5%	15	40
Aligarh	39	$71,451	$62,950 – $90,000	5%	15	39
Pushkar	39	$71,451	$62,950 – $90,000	5%	15	39
Moradabad	38	$71,451	$62,950 – $90,000	3%	15	38
Palakkad	38	$71,451	$62,950 – $90,000	5%	15	38
Bareilly	37	$71,451	$62,950 – $90,000	5%	15	37
Junagadh	37	$71,451	$62,950 – $90,000	5%	15	37

Top employers

🏢 Top employers

15 companies with the most Executive Assistant openings globally.

Oriel Partners 51 jobs

Craigvrack Hotel 28 jobs

Ambuja Neotia Healthcare Venture Limited 26 jobs

Bizex4U 25 jobs

My Digital Shelf 25 jobs

Rambhajo by Advit Jewels Ltd. 25 jobs

Avenir Design Studio 23 jobs

HRALWAYS 23 jobs

EDGE 22 jobs

Continental Hospitals 21 jobs

MONEYLICIOUS INVESTMENTS AND CONSULTING SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED 21 jobs

Panigrahana Weddings 21 jobs

Geographic distribution

🌐 Where Executive Assistants work

India 4,328 jobs United States 1,024 jobs United Kingdom 410 jobs UAE 372 jobs Germany 163 jobs Saudi Arabia 9 jobs

Executive Assistant Job Market Overview (2026)

The Executive Assistant job market is steadily growing, with 6,306 open positions tracked across 20 cities worldwide. In the past 30 days alone, 5,680 new positions were posted (4,730 in the last week), indicating strong and consistent demand from employers.

Compensation Landscape

The median salary for Executive Assistant positions is $71,451, with the middle 50% of earners making between $62,950 and $90,000. Top earners (90th percentile) command $110,460 or more. Note that 84% of listings do not disclose salary, so actual compensation may differ in some markets. The highest-paying city is abu dhabi at AED 134,000 median, while London offers £50,000.

Remote Work Availability

5% of Executive Assistant positions offer remote or hybrid work arrangements (321 listings). This role typically requires on-site presence, though select employers are offering flexible arrangements.

Skills That Get You Hired

Based on analysis of job descriptions, the most in-demand skills for Executive Assistant roles are Excel, Logistics, Customer Service, Project Management, Agile, and Salesforce. Including these keywords in your resume and cover letter can significantly improve your ATS match rate and interview chances.

How to Apply

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