What is the median salary for Executive Assistant in Chicago?

The median salary for Executive Assistant in Chicago is USD 85,000 - USD 103,000 per year.

How does the Executive Assistant salary in Chicago compare to the national average?

The national average salary for Executive Assistant in United States is USD 65,715 - USD 85,979, while in Chicago it is USD 88,379 - USD 107,447.

Executive Assistant Salary in United States

Executive Assistant Salary in Chicago

Based on 323 job listings - Chicago, United States 2026

Average salary

$88,379 - $107,447

Median salary

$85,000 - $103,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$47K

25th percentile$69K

Median$85K

75th percentile$99K

90th percentile$123K

50% of professionals earn between $69,250 - $98,750 USD

The median salary is $85,000

Compare with national average

Chicago

Average salary

88,379 - 107,447

Median salary

85,000 - 103,000

323 job openings

United States

Average salary

65,715 - 85,979

Median salary

65,715 - 85,979

68,023 job openings

Other cities

New York4,194 job openings

San Francisco1,066 job openings

Washington829 job openings

Los Angeles695 job openings

Houston659 job openings

Boston564 job openings

Seattle559 job openings

Dallas490 job openings

Austin478 job openings

Miami447 job openings

Atlanta341 job openings

New York City224 job openings

Charlotte157 job openings

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The average salary for a Executive Assistant in Chicago, United States is USD 88,379 - USD 107,447 per year in 2026, based on 323 job listings.

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