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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

on Career App right now

Employers
49

hiring for it

Median pay
$125,000

from 29 roles

Disclose pay
56%

of these roles

Career ladder

Often comes from

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Open Executive Assistant roles (52)

Apply for Executive Assistant at Juniper Networks on their site

Executive Assistant

Juniper Networks

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Apply for Executive Assistant at Gordon Food Service on their siteGordon Food Service

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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Apply for EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT at United States Space Force on their site

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

United States Space Force

Patrick Afb, FL · $62,181 – $80,840

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Apply for Executive Assistant at U.S. House of Representatives on their site

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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Apply for Executive Assistant at Sullair Corporation on their siteSullair Corporation

Executive Assistant

Sullair Corporation

Dallas, TX

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Apply for Executive Assistant at Outfront Media on their siteOutfront Media

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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Likely next role (6)

Where Executive Assistants commonly go next: Chief of Staff.

Apply for Chief of Staff at Forest Service on their site

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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Roles similar to Executive Assistant (99)

From Administrative Assistant, Chief of Staff, Human Resources Assistant, Legal Assistant, Medical Secretary, Office Assistant, Office Manager, Program Coordinator.

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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Business Office Manager

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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Immigration Services Assistant (Office Automation)

Citizenship and Immigration Services

Full-time · Des Moines, IA · $41,066 – $66,132

This federal position supports immigration case processing and adjudication at USCIS by handling file management, data entry, document preparation, and screening of applications. It suits people comfortable with office systems, attention to detail, and administrative support in a government security-focused environment.

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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

This is an administrative support role in a military training environment where you'll manage records, track leave, process personnel documents, and provide clerical services to keep the office running smoothly. It suits someone with solid computer skills and experience handling office systems, working well with people, and managing detailed administrative tasks.

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Administrative Support Assistant (OA)

National Park Service

Full-time · Sequoia National Park, CA · $45,638 – $65,930

You'll handle budget management, timekeeping, and administrative coordination for the superintendent's office at Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. The role supports the park's operations through financial tracking, HR assistance, scheduling, and document management.

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Program Support Assistant (OA)

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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Apply for Chief of Staff at Forest Service on their site

Chief of Staff

Forest Service

Boise, ID · $147,945 – $192,331

Via USAJOBS · Apply there ↗

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.

Employers hiring Executive Assistants

49 in total, most open roles first.

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