Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants Salary in California
Also called: Executive Assistants
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants in California earn a median of $89,000 a year, +16% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $89,000
- vs. U.S. median
- +16% ($76,590)
- Rank among states
- 3 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 59,640
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $58,060; the top 10% earn over $130,510. Nationally the range is $50,560 to $109,850.
States ranked near California
Similar jobs in California
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$55,400 median in California
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$57,590 median in California
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$44,100 median in California
- Office Clerks, General$48,460 median in California
- Human Resources Specialists$83,500 median in California
- Correspondence Clerks$53,640 median in California
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants pay in California
How much do executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants make in California?
The median is $89,000 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $58,060 and the top 10% earn over $130,510. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 3 of 51 (+16% vs. the national median of $76,590). Living costs are not included.