What are the main factors that influence an Executive Assistant II's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change An Executive Assistant 's salary?

An Executive Assistant 's salary grows with experience: an Executive Assistant I (0-2 years)earns $63,498, an Executive Assistant II (2-4 years)earns $73,622, an Executive Assistant III (4-7 years)earns $88,535, an Executive Assistant IV (7+ years)earns $100,187, an Executive Assistant V (7-10 years)earns $120,164,

What are the highest paying states for an Executive Assistant II?

Executive Assistant II salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Executive Assistant II roles are District of Columbia $80,310, California $80,005, Massachusetts $78,939. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Executive Assistant roles make?

Salaries for Executive Assistant level roles vary by specialization: Executive Assistant IV: $98,706; Executive Assistant: $89,427; Executive Assistant III: $87,227; Executive II: $85,915; Executive Compensation Analyst II: $85,869.

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Executive Assistant II Salary in Delaware

How much does an Executive Assistant II make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Executive Assistant II in Delaware is $73,622 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $35.

However, an Executive Assistant II's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $89,662
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $64,517 to $82,018
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $56,228

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Executive Assistant II Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$82,018	$6,835	$1,577	$39
Average	$73,622	$6,135	$1,416	$35
25th Percentile	$64,517	$5,376	$1,241	$31

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Key Factors That Influence Executive Assistant II Salaries

An Executive Assistant II's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Executive Assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Executive Assistant II's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Executive Assistant I (0-2 years): $63,498
Executive Assistant II (2-4 years): $73,622
Executive Assistant III (4-7 years): $88,535
Executive Assistant IV (7+ years): $100,187
Executive Assistant V (7-10 years): $120,164

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Executive Assistant I	0-2 years	$63,498
Executive Assistant II	2-4 years	$73,622
Executive Assistant III	4-7 years	$88,535
Executive Assistant IV	7+ years	$100,187
Executive Assistant V	7-10 years	$120,164

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How Do Executive Assistant II Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Executive Assistant IIs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $80,310.
California: $80,005.
Massachusetts: $78,939.

District of Columbia $80,310 California $80,005 Massachusetts $78,939 Washington $78,649 New Jersey $78,620 Alaska $78,518 Connecticut $77,517 New York $77,111

Hawaii $75,813 Rhode Island $75,203 Maryland $74,790 Minnesota $74,224 Colorado $74,006 Illinois $73,934 Oregon $73,658 Delaware $73,455

New Hampshire $73,328 Virginia $73,042 Pennsylvania $72,208 Nevada $71,787 North Dakota $71,649 Michigan $71,431 Wisconsin $71,352 Vermont $71,192

Texas $70,750 Maine $70,721 Arizona $70,677 Ohio $70,626 Georgia $69,959 Indiana $69,625 Wyoming $69,560 Utah $69,459

Iowa $69,415 Kansas $69,067 Louisiana $68,965 North Carolina $68,929 Missouri $68,915 Florida $68,632 Montana $68,479 Nebraska $68,334

Kentucky $68,254 South Carolina $67,964 Tennessee $67,783 Idaho $67,710 New Mexico $67,181 Oklahoma $67,065 Alabama $66,637 South Dakota $65,919

Arkansas $65,527 West Virginia $65,317 Mississippi $64,686

Top Paying Cities for Executive Assistant IIs

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $76,023
Little Creek: $75,319
Magnolia: $75,631

Lincoln, DE $76,023 Little Creek, DE $75,319 Magnolia, DE $75,631 Milford, DE $76,023 Marydel, DE $75,036 Millsboro, DE $76,023 Millville, DE $76,531 Milton, DE $76,023

Nassau, DE $76,023 Ocean View, DE $76,531 Rehoboth Beach, DE $76,531 Seaford, DE $75,225 Selbyville, DE $76,531 Smyrna, DE $74,949 Viola, DE $75,631 Woodside, DE $75,414

Bear, DE $74,398 Newark, DE $74,427 Claymont, DE $74,485 Delaware City, DE $74,427 Hockessin, DE $74,485 Kirkwood, DE $74,427 Middletown, DE $74,797 Montchanin, DE $74,485

New Castle, DE $74,485 Odessa, DE $74,899 Port Penn, DE $74,224 Rockland, DE $74,485 Saint Georges, DE $74,427 Townsend, DE $74,790 Winterthur, DE $74,485 Lewes, DE $76,023

Wilmington, DE $74,485 Dover, DE $75,283 Dover Afb, DE $75,457 Bethany Beach, DE $76,531 Bethel, DE $75,225 Bridgeville, DE $76,023 Camden Wyoming, DE $75,363 Cheswold, DE $75,109

Clayton, DE $74,920 Dagsboro, DE $76,531 Delmar, DE $75,225 Ellendale, DE $76,023 Felton, DE $76,023 Fenwick Island, DE $76,531 Frankford, DE $76,531 Frederica, DE $76,023

Georgetown, DE $76,023 Greenwood, DE $76,023 Harbeson, DE $76,023 Harrington, DE $76,023 Hartly, DE $74,884 Houston, DE $76,023 Kenton, DE $74,920 Laurel, DE $75,225

Yorklyn, DE $74,485

Executive Assistant II Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Executive Assistant II's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$64,517

Average $73,622/year

$82,018

$5,376

Average $6,135/month

$6,835

$1,241

Average $1,416/week

$1,577

$31

Average $35/hour

$39

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$82,018	$6,835	$1,577	$39
Average	$73,622	$6,135	$1,416	$35
25th Percentile	$64,517	$5,376	$1,241	$31

Executive Assistant II Salary Growth & Career Path

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For an Executive Assistant II, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Executive Assistant III role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $88,535 - a projected growth of 20% over your current level.

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