Personal Assistant Salary in the US

$45,230
per year
per month
$3,770
per month
per year
Bonus
$1,250/year
Bonus
$100/month

Personal Assistant - Average Salary

The average salary for a Personal Assistant is $45,230 per year ($3,770 per month), which is $8,260 (-15%) lower than the average salary in the United States.
A Personal Assistant can expect an average starting salary of $27,650. The highest salaries can exceed $82,200.
$27,650
Low
$45,230
Average salary
$82,200
High
$2,300
Low
$3,770
Average salary
$6,850
High
Total pay includes salary and bonus.
$0
$45,400
$90,700
Salary$27,650 - 82,200
Bonus$0 - 8,500
Total Pay$27,650 - 90,700
$0
$3,780
$7,560
Salary$2,300 - 6,850
Bonus$0 - 710
Total Pay$2,300 - 7,560

Personal Assistant Salary Range

Low
$27,650
Average salary
$45,230
Senior
$65,450
High
$82,200
Low
$2,300
Average salary
$3,770
Senior
$5,450
High
$6,850
Among Personal Assistants in the U.S., Part Time Personal Assistants have the lowest salaries, while Private Personal Assistants, Celebrity Personal Assistants and Personal Assistants to CEOs enjoy the highest salaries.

Personal Assistant - Salary Differences

JobSalaryDifference
Personal Assistant to CEO$85K/year
+87% 
Celebrity Personal Assistant$70K/year
+54% 
Private Personal Assistant$56K/year
+23% 
Part Time Personal Assistant$29K/year
 -37%

Personal Assistant - Pay by Experience Level in the United States

An Entry Level Personal Assistant with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average starting salary of $29,800 per year. A mid level Personal Assistant with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of $39,750, while a Senior Personal Assistant with 10-20 years of experience makes on average $54,280. Personal Assistants with more than 20 years of experience earn $59,670 per year on average.

How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Personal Assistant

Late Career▲ +32%
Senior▲ +20%
Average Salary$45,230/year
Mid Level▼ -12%
Entry Level▼ -34%

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Personal Assistant - Related Salaries

The salary information presented on this page is based on all Personal Assistant jobs published on Jobted in the last 12 months and on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS.gov).
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Frequently asked questions about the salary of the Personal Assistant

How much does a Personal Assistant make in the US?
A Personal Assistant in the US earns an average of $45,230 gross per year, which is about $3,770 gross per month. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Personal Assistant updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Personal Assistant in the US?
The starting salary of a Personal Assistant in the US is around $27,650 gross per year. Part Time Personal Assistants usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for a Personal Assistant in the US?
The highest salary of a Personal Assistant in the US can reach and exceed $82,200 gross per year. Private Personal Assistants, Celebrity Personal Assistants and Personal Assistants to CEOs usually have the highest salaries.
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