Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants Salary in Illinois
Also called: Executive Assistants
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants in Illinois earn a median of $74,390 a year, −3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $74,390
- vs. U.S. median
- −3% ($76,590)
- Rank among states
- 16 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 14,900
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,750; the top 10% earn over $104,850. Nationally the range is $50,560 to $109,850.
States ranked near Illinois
Similar jobs in Illinois
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$48,310 median in Illinois
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$48,310 median in Illinois
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$37,400 median in Illinois
- Office Clerks, General$45,730 median in Illinois
- Human Resources Specialists$76,820 median in Illinois
- Correspondence Clerks$46,280 median in Illinois
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants pay in Illinois
How much do executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants make in Illinois?
The median is $74,390 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,750 and the top 10% earn over $104,850. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 16 of 51 (−3% vs. the national median of $76,590). Living costs are not included.