Assistant Project Manager/Executive Assistant Salary in California

How much does an Assistant Project Manager/Executive Assistant make in California?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Assistant Project Manager/Executive Assistant in California is $98,638 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $47.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $121,369
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $88,257 to $110,537
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $78,806
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75th Percentile $110,537 $9,211 $2,126 $53
Average $98,638 $8,220 $1,897 $47
25th Percentile $88,257 $7,355 $1,697 $42
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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Project Manager/Executive Assistant Salaries

An Assistant Project Manager/Executive Assistant'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 Assistant Project Manager/Executive Assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant Project Manager/Executive Assistant'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:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $69,293
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $80,341
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $96,615
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $109,330
  • Expert (over 8 years): $131,130
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Executive... Level Assistant Project Manager/Executive Assistant$69,293
Executive... Level Assistant Project Manager/Executive Assistant$80,341
Assistant... Level Assistant Project Manager/Executive Assistant$96,615
Executive... Level Assistant Project Manager/Executive Assistant$109,330
Executive... Level Assistant Project Manager/Executive Assistant$131,130
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$96,615 2-4 yrs
$109,330 5-8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Assistant Project Manager/Executive Assistants

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:

  • Los Angeles: $99,059
  • West Hollywood: $99,059
  • Dodgertown: $99,059

Assistant Project Manager/Executive Assistant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant Project Manager/Executive Assistant'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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$88,257
Average $98,638/year
$110,537
$7,355
Average $8,220/month
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$1,697
Average $1,897/week
$2,126
$42
Average $47/hour
$53
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $110,537 $9,211 $2,126 $53
Average $98,638 $8,220 $1,897 $47
25th Percentile $88,257 $7,355 $1,697 $42

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