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Executive Assistant Salary in Chicago, IL.

Updated on: Jan 28, 2026

How much does a Executive Assistant make in Chicago, IL?

The average Executive Assistant in Chicago, IL makes $74,037, 23% above the national average Executive Assistant salary of $60,273. This pay is 3% lower than the combined average salaries of other metroes San Jose, CA, Charlotte, NC, and Tampa, FL. The average bonus for a Executive Assistant is $27 which represents 0.04% of their salary, with 5% of people reporting that they receive a bonus each year.

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Recent Salary Records for Executive Assistant

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Type Hispanic Or Latino Non Binary
Size of company 5,001-10,000 employees
City Chicago
Yearly Salary reported $95,898
Type Caucasian Female
Size of company 501-1,000 employees
City New York City
Yearly Salary reported $65,000
Type Other Non Binary
Size of company 51-200 employees
City New York City
Yearly Salary reported $70,000
Type Hispanic Or Latino Female
Size of company 11-50 employees
City Austin
Yearly Salary reported $40,000
Type Caucasian Female
Size of company 51-200 employees
City Boston
Yearly Salary reported $53,000
Type Caucasian Female
Size of company 1,001-5,000 employees
City Austin
Yearly Salary reported $55,000
Type Caucasian Female
Size of company 5,001-10,000 employees
City New York City
Yearly Salary reported $70,000
Type Hispanic Or Latino Female
Size of company 1,001-5,000 employees
City Austin
Yearly Salary reported $55,000
Type Caucasian Female
Size of company 5,001-10,000 employees
City Chicago
Yearly Salary reported $67,000
Type Caucasian Female
Size of company 10,000+ employees
City Elkridge
Yearly Salary reported $78,000
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How would you rate your CEO?

The majority of people who work as Executive Assistant say “10” when asked the question “How would you rate your CEO?”

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