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

An Executive 's salary grows with experience: an Executive Assistant I (0-2 years)earns $62,579, an Executive II (2-4 years)earns $72,556, an Executive Assistant III (4-7 years)earns $87,253, an Executive Assistant IV (7+ years)earns $98,736, an Executive Assistant V (7-10 years)earns $118,424,

What are the highest paying states for an Executive II?

Executive II salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Executive II roles are District of Columbia $95,125, California $94,764, Massachusetts $93,501. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Executive roles make?

Salaries for Executive level roles vary by specialization: Business Account Executive II: $98,672; Level II Executive Compensation Analyst: $89,940; Executive Compensation Analyst II: $85,869; Account Executive II: $78,712; Executive Administrative Assistant II: $72,600.

How do different companies affect an Executive II's salary?

Company size, industry, and compensation structure create significant salary variations for Executive II roles. Large, established industry leaders like C R Bard Inc ($128,509) and Henry Schein Canada ($124,697) offer base salaries 35-40% above the national average. In contrast, smaller firms or startups may offer closer to $82,041.

Executive II Salary in the United States

How much does an Executive II make in the United States?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Executive II in the United States is $85,915 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $41.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $106,822
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $77,215 to $96,858
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $69,295

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Executive II Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$96,858	$8,072	$1,863	$47
Average	$85,915	$7,160	$1,652	$41
25th Percentile	$77,215	$6,435	$1,485	$37

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Key Factors That Influence Executive II Salaries

An Executive 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 II Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Executive 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:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $62,579
Early Career (1-2 years): $72,556
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $87,253
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $98,736
Expert (over 8 years): $118,424

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Executive... Level Executive II	$62,579
Executive... Level Executive II	$72,556
Executive... Level Executive II	$87,253
Executive... Level Executive II	$98,736
Executive... Level Executive II	$118,424

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How Do Executive 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 IIs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $95,125.
California: $94,764.
Massachusetts: $93,501.

District of Columbia $95,125

California $94,764

Massachusetts $93,501

Washington $93,157

New Jersey $93,123

Alaska $93,003

Connecticut $91,817

New York $91,336

Hawaii $89,798

Rhode Island $89,077

Maryland $88,587

Minnesota $87,917

Colorado $87,659

Illinois $87,573

Oregon $87,247

Delaware $87,006

New Hampshire $86,855

Virginia $86,516

Pennsylvania $85,528

Nevada $85,030

North Dakota $84,867

Michigan $84,609

Wisconsin $84,514

Vermont $84,325

Texas $83,801

Maine $83,767

Arizona $83,715

Ohio $83,655

Georgia $82,865

Indiana $82,470

Wyoming $82,392

Utah $82,272

Iowa $82,221

Kansas $81,808

Louisiana $81,688

North Carolina $81,645

Missouri $81,628

Florida $81,293

Montana $81,112

Nebraska $80,940

Kentucky $80,846

South Carolina $80,502

Tennessee $80,287

Idaho $80,202

New Mexico $79,574

Oklahoma $79,437

Alabama $78,930

South Dakota $78,079

Arkansas $77,615

West Virginia $77,366

Mississippi $76,619

Top Paying Cities for Executive 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:

San Jose: $108,364
San Francisco: $107,299
Oakland: $104,919

San Jose, CA $108,364

San Francisco, CA $107,299

Oakland, CA $104,919

New York, NY $99,567

Queens Village, NY $98,922

Paramus, NJ $98,235

Passaic, NJ $98,149

Bergenfield, NJ $98,063

Stamford, CT $97,934

Huntington, NY $97,848

Newark, NJ $97,290

Bridgeport, CT $97,118

New Brunswick, NJ $96,835

Vallejo, CA $96,654

Middlesex, NJ $96,603

Somerset, NJ $96,525

Petaluma, CA $96,328

Santa Cruz, CA $95,993

Boston, MA $95,821

Monterey, CA $95,391

Fairbanks, AK $95,331

Los Angeles, CA $95,168

Washington, DC $95,125

Seattle, WA $94,970

Santa Rosa, CA $94,953

Juneau, AK $94,704

Orange, CA $94,420

Anchorage, AK $94,266

Anaheim, CA $94,206

Santa Ana, CA $94,077

Nassau, NY $94,025

Long Beach, CA $93,991

Danbury, CT $93,965

Santa Maria, CA $93,673

Everett, WA $93,656

Bremerton, WA $93,235

Trenton, NJ $93,072

Sacramento, CA $93,037

San Diego, CA $92,994

Brockton, MA $92,960

Tacoma, WA $92,925

Santa Barbara, CA $92,805

Lowell, MA $92,462

New Suffolk, NY $92,427

Nashua, NH $92,324

Lompoc, CA $92,187

Ventura, CA $92,101

Stockton, CA $92,075

New Haven, CT $91,903

Atlantic City, NJ $91,680

Hartford, CT $91,491

Modesto, CA $91,448

Poughkeepsie, NY $91,259

New Britain, CT $91,216

Kennewick, WA $91,096

Olympia, WA $91,096

New London, CT $91,078

Norwich, CT $91,053

Lawrence, MA $91,010

Bakersfield, CA $90,769

New Bedford, MA $90,649

Riverside, CA $90,649

Richland, WA $90,563

Portsmouth, NH $90,494

Vineland, NJ $90,477

San Bernardino, CA $90,408

Boulder, CO $90,168

Worcester, MA $90,099

Portland, OR $90,022

Saint Paul, MN $89,918

Minneapolis, MN $89,918

Philadelphia, PA $89,798

Honolulu, HI $89,343

Springfield, MA $89,042

Providence, RI $89,034

Chicago, IL $88,784

Bellingham, WA $88,681

Baltimore, MD $88,587

Chico, CA $88,372

Wilmington, DE $88,226

Pittsfield, MA $88,140

Manchester, NH $87,977

Spokane, WA $87,599

Denver, CO $87,590

Albany, NY $87,186

Troy, NY $87,152

Schenectady, NY $86,972

Burlington, VT $86,783

Portland, ME $86,482

Salem, OR $86,413

Yakima, WA $86,396

Ann Arbor, MI $86,370

Rochester, MN $86,130

Reno, NV $86,087

Fresno, CA $86,087

Milwaukee, WI $86,009

Detroit, MI $85,923

Allentown, PA $85,898

Carson City, NV $85,889

Houston, TX $85,760

Colorado Springs, CO $85,752

Syracuse, NY $85,709

Eugene, OR $85,545

Gary, IN $85,442

Bismarck, ND $85,442

Galveston, TX $85,442

Springfield, OR $85,374

Medford, OR $85,167

Fort Collins, CO $85,133

Austin, TX $85,064

Mesa, AZ $84,884

Phoenix, AZ $84,867

Dallas, TX $84,841

Reading, PA $84,789

Saint Cloud, MN $84,755

Concord, NH $84,678

Madison, WI $84,643

Utica, NY $84,411

Raleigh, NC $84,343

Las Vegas, NV $84,334

Rochester, NY $84,274

Des Moines, IA $84,265

Atlanta, GA $84,128

Battle Creek, MI $84,102

Salt Lake City, UT $84,076

Lancaster, PA $83,947

Champaign, IL $83,930

Harrisburg, PA $83,827

Durham, NC $83,750

Kansas City, MO $83,741

Kansas City, KS $83,724

Fort Worth, TX $83,715

Boca Raton, FL $83,681

Cleveland, OH $83,672

Columbus, OH $83,655

Pittsburgh, PA $83,647

Richmond, VA $83,612

Indianapolis, IN $83,595

Cincinnati, OH $83,483

Petersburg, VA $83,355

Lansing, MI $83,166

Billings, MT $83,166

Huntsville, AL $83,166

Lebanon, PA $83,157

Pueblo, CO $83,148

Dayton, OH $83,148

Appleton, WI $83,123

Buffalo, NY $83,088

Racine, WI $83,045

Charlotte, NC $83,037

Saint Louis, MO $83,011

Springfield, IL $82,977

York, PA $82,959

Elkhart, IN $82,959

Gastonia, NC $82,951

Benton Harbor, MI $82,951

Beaumont, TX $82,899

Lorain, OH $82,882

Toledo, OH $82,848

Binghamton, NY $82,805

Rock Hill, SC $82,796

Rockford, IL $82,753

Elyria, OH $82,710

Fargo, ND $82,710

Flagstaff, AZ $82,650

Fort Lauderdale, FL $82,599

Miami, FL $82,547

Duluth, MN $82,410

Bangor, ME $82,298

Cedar Rapids, IA $82,203

Louisville, KY $82,160

Grand Rapids, MI $82,143

Hialeah, FL $82,135

Casper, WY $82,014

Scranton, PA $81,911

New Orleans, LA $81,885

Virginia Beach, VA $81,877

Akron, OH $81,834

Peoria, IL $81,722

Sarasota, FL $81,705

Green Bay, WI $81,645

Baton Rouge, LA $81,602

Charleston, SC $81,585

Nashville, TN $81,559

Jamestown, NY $81,542

Davenport, IA $81,542

Tucson, AZ $81,499

Cheyenne, WY $81,473

Saint Petersburg, FL $81,447

Tampa, FL $81,430

Omaha, NE $81,413

Evansville, IN $81,379

Port Arthur, TX $81,379

Bradenton, FL $81,344

Santa Fe, NM $81,190

Orlando, FL $81,104

Clearwater, FL $81,009

La Crosse, WI $80,829

Canton, OH $80,829

Grand Forks, ND $80,803

Tulsa, OK $80,777

Albuquerque, NM $80,777

Newport News, VA $80,769

High Point, NC $80,743

Ogden, UT $80,708

Corpus Christi, TX $80,640

Laramie, WY $80,588

Norfolk, VA $80,588

Rock Island, IL $80,537

Saginaw, MI $80,519

Jacksonville, FL $80,511

Salisbury, NC $80,494

Memphis, TN $80,476

Moline, IL $80,433

Fort Myers, FL $80,408

Waterloo, IA $80,296

Spartanburg, SC $80,210

Lincoln, NE $80,167

Fort Wayne, IN $80,150

Birmingham, AL $80,055

Cedar Falls, IA $80,038

Provo, UT $80,030

Springfield, OH $80,021

San Antonio, TX $80,004

Greensboro, NC $79,970

South Bend, IN $79,961

Winston Salem, NC $79,952

Boise, ID $79,927

Savannah, GA $79,866

Muskegon, MI $79,712

Lima, OH $79,609

Lake Charles, LA $79,574

Anderson, IN $79,557

Lexington, KY $79,531

Augusta, GA $79,506

Greenville, SC $79,506

Wichita, KS $79,428

Tuscaloosa, AL $79,428

Columbia, SC $79,351

Bloomington, IN $79,136

Roanoke, VA $79,085

Asheville, NC $78,973

Knoxville, TN $78,827

Shreveport, LA $78,818

Wilmington, NC $78,707

Frankfort, KY $78,543

Oklahoma City, OK $78,483

Chillicothe, OH $78,449

Longview, TX $78,440

Topeka, KS $78,414

Mobile, AL $78,286

Terre Haute, IN $78,251

Erie, PA $78,243

Altoona, PA $78,200

Melbourne, FL $78,174

Amarillo, TX $78,140

Killeen, TX $78,114

Fayetteville, AR $78,045

Sioux Falls, SD $77,985

Chattanooga, TN $77,933

Idaho Falls, ID $77,925

Gainesville, FL $77,744

Portsmouth, OH $77,701

Little Rock, AR $77,684

Lynchburg, VA $77,684

Youngstown, OH $77,650

Lafayette, LA $77,650

Temple, TX $77,615

Daytona Beach, FL $77,598

Clarksville, TN $77,590

Pensacola, FL $77,581

Hopkinsville, KY $77,323

Charleston, WV $77,315

Florence, SC $77,272

Sioux City, IA $77,220

Macon, GA $76,971

Tallahassee, FL $76,963

Fayetteville, NC $76,945

Wichita Falls, TX $76,928

Waco, TX $76,928

Pine Bluff, AR $76,894

Vincennes, IN $76,731

Lubbock, TX $76,696

Great Falls, MT $76,645

Alamogordo, NM $76,636

Abilene, TX $76,567

Rapid City, SD $76,456

Monroe, LA $76,456

Albany, GA $76,404

Huntington, WV $76,395

Jackson, MS $76,387

Greenville, MS $76,378

Parkersburg, WV $76,292

Montgomery, AL $76,275

Johnstown, PA $76,258

Springfield, MO $76,189

Biloxi, MS $76,146

Sumter, SC $75,966

Columbus, GA $75,957

Twin Falls, ID $75,906

Pascagoula, MS $75,794

Kingsport, TN $75,571

Gulfport, MS $75,545

Alexandria, LA $75,261

Fort Smith, AR $75,047

El Paso, TX $74,815

Helena, MT $74,703

Las Cruces, NM $74,428

Harlingen, TX $74,187

Pocatello, ID $74,110

Florence, AL $74,084

Brownsville, TX $74,067

Dothan, AL $73,930

Mcallen, TX $73,887

Columbus, MS $73,251

Altus, OK $72,856

Lawton, OK $72,693

Pierre, SD $72,383

What Skills Can Increase an Executive II's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

Scheduling (Mentioned in 6.86% Job Postings): Scheduling is the process of arranging, controlling and optimizing work and workloads in a production process or manufacturing process.
Microsoft Excel (Mentioned in 1.26% Job Postings): Microsoft Excel is a spreadsheet developed by Microsoft for Windows, macOS, Android and iOS. It features calculation or computation capabilities, graphing tools, pivot tables, and a macro programming language called Visual Basic for Applications.
Microsoft PowerPoint (Mentioned in 0.92% Job Postings): Microsoft PowerPoint is a powerful presentation software developed by Microsoft. It is a standard component of the company's Microsoft Office suite software, and is bundled together with Word, Excel and other Office productivity tools.

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Skills	Demand Percentage
Scheduling	6.86%
Microsoft Excel	1.26%
Microsoft PowerPoint	0.92%

What skills can make your compensation higher?

Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Executive II's salary.

Project Management: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Innovation: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Logistics: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.

Skill	Salary	Salary % Increase
Project Management	$89,351	4%
Innovation	$89,351	4%
Logistics	$89,351	4%
Collaboration	$89,351	4%
Flexibility	$88,492	3%
Initiative	$88,492	3%

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

Understanding how an Executive 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.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

$77,215

Average $85,915/year

$96,858

$6,435

Average $7,160/month

$8,072

$1,485

Average $1,652/week

$1,863

$37

Average $41/hour

$47

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$96,858	$8,072	$1,863	$47
Average	$85,915	$7,160	$1,652	$41
25th Percentile	$77,215	$6,435	$1,485	$37

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Salary Trends for Executive II

Salaries for an Executive II can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $61,671 in 2023 to around $61,320 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Executive II salary trends, .

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