Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$74,260
↑ 62.9% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 62.9% since 2011 ($45,580 → $74,260)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $74,260
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 3.6% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +11%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $74,260 | +5.6% |
| 2023 | $70,310 | +6.6% |
| 2022 | $65,980 | +6.3% |
| 2021 | $62,060 | -1.7% |
| 2020 | $63,110 | +3.6% |
| 2019 | $60,890 | +2.6% |
| 2018 | $59,340 | +3.4% |
| 2017 | $57,410 | +2.8% |
| 2016 | $55,860 | +4.7% |
| 2015 | $53,370 | +4.1% |
| 2014 | $51,270 | +4.0% |
| 2013 | $49,290 | +3.8% |
| 2012 | $47,500 | +4.2% |
| 2011 | $45,580 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.