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 66,279 - USD 85,750, while in Chicago it is USD 88,379 - USD 107,447.

Executive Assistant Salary in United States

Executive Assistant Salary in Chicago

Based on 325 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

325 job openings

United States

Average salary

66,279 - 85,750

Median salary

66,279 - 85,750

67,641 job openings

Other cities

New York4,175 job openings

San Francisco1,219 job openings

Washington818 job openings

Los Angeles685 job openings

Houston652 job openings

Boston558 job openings

Seattle552 job openings

Dallas485 job openings

Austin476 job openings

Miami440 job openings

Atlanta331 job openings

New York City222 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 325 job listings.

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