Occupation
Executive Assistant
An Executive Assistant provides high-level administrative support to executives or senior leaders, acting as a gatekeeper and organizational hub within a company. Typical duties include calendar management, travel coordination, and project coordination, all handled through tools like Microsoft Office or Google Workspace, paired with strong communication skills for liaising with internal teams, clients, and board members. The role suits highly organized, discreet professionals who can anticipate an executive's needs and manage competing priorities under time pressure.
Duties & responsibilities
- Manage executive calendars, coordinate meetings, and resolve scheduling conflicts across multiple stakeholders
- Arrange travel logistics including flights, accommodations, and itineraries for executives
- Handle incoming communications and filter priorities for senior leaders
- Coordinate cross-functional projects and initiatives to keep executives focused on strategic work
- Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment with sensitive information
- Organize meetings, events, and board-level activities with meticulous attention to detail
- Build systems and workflows to streamline recurring administrative tasks and eliminate operational friction
What Executive Assistant roles involve, from employers’ own postings.
How much does an Executive Assistant make?
Employers posting Executive Assistant roles list a median of $125,000 a year (middle half $82,000–$145,000), from 29 postings that state pay.
56% of open Executive Assistant roles publish a range. Only some employers state pay, and the ones that do skew to California and New York, where the law requires it. Which states’ postings state pay
Who is hiring for Executive Assistant roles?
52 open Executive Assistant roles from 49 employers; the most at iHeartMedia, Intuit and The New York Times Company, and in New York, California and Washington, D.C..
From employers’ own postings, as of.
Executive Assistant in the job market
Last checked October 28, 2026
- Open roles
- 52
- Employers
- 49
- Median pay
- $125,000
- Disclose pay
- 56%
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Open Executive Assistant roles (52)
Executive Assistant
Juniper Networks
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Executive Assistant
Gordon Food Service
Plant City, FL
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Executive Assistant
Executive Director, Office of Acquisition, Logistics and Construction, Department of Veterans Affairs
Full-time · Washington, DC · $143,913 – $187,093
This role supports a senior executive leader within a federal agency's operations office, handling strategic coordination, policy analysis, and cross-functional project management. It suits someone with substantial experience managing complex organizational issues and serving in a high-level advisory capacity to government leadership.
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EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
United States Space Force
Patrick Afb, FL · $62,181 – $80,840
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Executive Assistant
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, DC · $108,762 – $120,960
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Special Assistant
National Cemetery Administration
Full-time · Washington, DC · $143,913 – $187,093
A Special Assistant supporting senior Veterans Affairs leadership in the National Cemetery Administration, handling research, executive coordination, travel logistics, and strategic communications for high-level officials and public engagement.
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Executive Business Partner (CEO, VP of Finance, VP of People)
Render
Full-time · San Francisco, CA · $170,000 – $285,000 · Remote
This role supports Render's CEO, VP of Finance, and VP of People by managing their calendars, drafting communications, coordinating travel and events, and driving follow-through on critical initiatives. It's ideal for someone with exceptional writing skills, a track record supporting senior leaders, and the judgment to handle confidential information with precision.
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Executive Assistant
Sullair Corporation
Dallas, TX
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Executive Assistant
Outfront Media
New York, NY
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Executive Assistant
Protege
Full-time · Remote
This role pairs an Executive Assistant with Protege's Chief Scientific Officer and other leaders, requiring someone who can manage complex calendars, triage urgent requests, and anticipate needs in a fast-moving AI company. The position demands deep business context and comfort with ambiguity—supporting not just logistics but strategic decision-making in a hypergrowth environment.
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Where Executive Assistants commonly go next: Chief of Staff.
Chief of Staff
Forest Service
Boise, ID · $147,945 – $192,331
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CHIEF OF STAFF
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
Arlington, VA · $169,279 – $197,200
This role supports CISA's threat monitoring and incident response operations by overseeing program effectiveness, identifying corrective actions, and ensuring lessons learned are shared across the organization. It suits someone with a track record of managing teams through multiple supervisory layers, reviewing contracts and deliverables, or preparing senior leadership for high-stakes external and internal meetings.
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Chief of Staff
Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement
Green Tree, Pennsylvania · $152,963 – $197,200
This Chief of Staff role supports the director of a federal mining reclamation agency, managing executive operations, coordinating cross-functional initiatives, and advising leadership on policy matters. The position suits experienced administrators comfortable with complex federal bureaucracy who can juggle competing priorities and synthesize information for senior decision-makers.
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Chief of Staff, Sales
Notion
Full-time · San Francisco, CA · $230,000 – $280,000 · Remote
This is a strategic operations role supporting Notion's VP of Sales, handling board preparation, cross-functional alignment, and sales strategy analysis. It suits someone who thrives managing executive priorities and enjoys shifting between big-picture thinking and detailed execution in a fast-growing SaaS environment.
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Chief of Staff
Philo
Full-time · Brooklyn, NY · $250,000 – $300,000
This Chief of Staff role supports Philo's senior leadership team by synthesizing strategic analysis, coordinating planning processes, and maintaining operational alignment—not by absorbing day-to-day execution. It suits someone who can move fluidly between advising on competitive strategy and ensuring board materials are polished, with the judgment to know what to solve themselves and what to hand back to functional owners.
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Director, Office of the CEO
InstaLily
Full-time · New York, NY · $160,000 – $200,000
This director-level role supports the COO by owning strategic priorities across customer engagement, partnerships, and internal operations at an AI infrastructure company experiencing rapid growth. The ideal candidate is an experienced operator who can translate strategy into execution, manage complex parallel workstreams, and act as a trusted thought partner to senior leadership.
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SECURITY ASSISTANT
Air Mobility Command
Travis Afb, CA · $50,925 – $66,203
This federal clerical role supports military security operations by maintaining incident reports, tickets, and other security data in the Security Forces Management Information System. It suits candidates with administrative experience, familiarity with security procedures, and the ability to organize and track multiple documentation types accurately.
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Indian Health Service
Warm Springs, OR · $67,970 – $88,356
This healthcare administrative role supervises billing, collections, and patient registration operations for a Native American health services organization, directing teams that maximize insurance reimbursement and manage patient financial information. It suits experienced healthcare finance managers comfortable with supervisory responsibility, federal employment processes, and third-party insurance procedures.
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Citizenship and Immigration Services
Full-time · Des Moines, IA · $41,066 – $66,132
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FACILITY COORDINATOR
Air Force Materiel Command
Hanscom Afb, MA · $46,137 – $74,297
This role manages day-to-day operations and scheduling for a military conference center and commons facility, handling reservations, event logistics, administrative support, and coordination with leadership. It suits someone with administrative experience who can manage calendars, communicate effectively with stakeholders, and support facility operations in a structured environment.
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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (OA)
Naval Education and Training Command
Great Lakes, IL · $45,538 – $59,200
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Veterans Health Administration
Full-time · New York, NY · $53,512 – $69,565
A government administrative role supporting clinical operations at a VA medical center in Brooklyn, managing schedules, correspondence, and office operations for a healthcare service. This is an in-person position suited to someone organized and comfortable with standard office software and medical center environments.
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Student Trainee
Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys
Internship · Santa Ana, CA · $18 / hour
This is a student internship with the U.S. Attorney's Office providing general administrative support to legal and technical staff while gaining work experience during your studies. The role suits current students pursuing an accredited degree or certificate who are U.S. citizens and interested in federal government work.
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Administrative Assistant (OA)
U.S. Census Bureau
Philadelphia, PA · $48,019 – $69,565
A federal administrative role supporting Census Bureau regional offices that involves managing office operations, processing personnel and travel documentation, and maintaining records systems. This position suits someone with strong typing skills and prior experience coordinating administrative functions in a structured environment.
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Chief of Staff
Forest Service
Boise, ID · $147,945 – $192,331
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What employers state they pay
Median
$125,000
Middle half
$82,000 – $145,000
From 29 of 52 open roles — the 56% that publish a range, annualized to USD. Only some employers state pay, and the ones that do skew to California and New York, where the law requires it.
Skills Executive Assistant postings ask for
Measured from the 52 open roles, not from a curated list.
- Microsoft Excel10 roles19.2%
- Microsoft Outlook9 roles17.3%
- Google Workspace7 roles13.5%
- Slack7 roles13.5%
- Microsoft PowerPoint6 roles11.5%
- Microsoft Word6 roles11.5%
- Google Docs4 roles7.7%
- PowerPoint4 roles7.7%
- Google Calendar3 roles5.8%
- Google Drive3 roles5.8%
Where Executive Assistant roles are
Among the 45 of 52 open roles we could place on a map.
- New York16
Employers hiring Executive Assistants
49 in total, most open roles first.
- iHeartMedia2 roles
- Intuit2 roles
- The New York Times Company2 roles
- Adams Street Partners1 role
- AdventHealth1 role
- AAmplitude1 role
- AEArrow Electronics1 role
- ASAxiom Space1 role