Executive Assistant
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Chicago, IL · $73k–$92k a year · Posted November 3, 2026
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November 2026
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Pay compared with the market
This listing pays about $82,500 a year. Across 286 open executive assistant listings that state pay, the middle half runs $77,500 to $116,000 and the median is $94,500. That is inside the middle half of those listings, 13% below the median.
Listed pay is what employers advertise, not what people are paid.
About the job
Acme Corp is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Executive Assistant to provide strategic administrative support to senior leadership and their teams. This role serves as a trusted partner, man