Research Summary. Using a combination of public government and company data as well as data gathered from thousands of job postings, the Zippia data team has created average salary estimates for jobs across the US. Using that data set, the team has identified the types of personal assistants that are the highest paid based on their average annual salaries.
Here is a summary of our findings for the highest-paying types of personal assistants:
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Chef Concierge/Director Of Guest Relations is the highest-paid type of personal assistant with an average salary of $75,942 and an average hourly rate of $36.51.
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The second highest-paying type of personal assistant is executive/personal assistant, with an average salary of $64,511.
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The average personal assistant salary is $40,026 per year, and the average hourly pay is $19.24.
Table Of Contents: Background | Table | Methodology | FAQs
Background
Choosing a career path can be difficult, and while pay shouldn’t be the only thing you consider in your decision, it is a significant factor. So if you’d like to work as a personal assistant, it helps to have an idea of what the highest-paid types of personal assistants are so that you can plan your career progression.
Here are the top salaries for different types of personal assistants:
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Chef Concierge/Director Of Guest Relations
Average Salary: $75,942
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Executive/Personal Assistant
Average Salary: $64,511
An executive/personal assistant is responsible for performing secretarial duties, including administrative and clerical tasks as needed, helping the business operations run smoothly and efficiently. Executive/personal assistants receive and respond to client’s calls and inquiries, schedule and maintain an organized record of executive and staff meetings, sorting files and documents, and attending general meetings on behalf of the executives. They should also have excellent communication and critical-thinking skills, especially on providing recommendations for business decisions and profitable opportunities. An executive/personal assistant creates expense reports, monitors the adequacy of stock inventory, and coordinates with planning company events.
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Lobby Concierge
Average Salary: $43,676
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Hotel Concierge
Average Salary: $42,498
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Chef Concierge
Average Salary: $40,875
Below is a full table of the average pay for various personal assistant that pay the most followed by a more detailed explanation of our methodology.
Highest-Paying Types Of Personal Assistants
| Rank | Job Title | Average Salary |
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| 1 | Chef Concierge/Director Of Guest Relations | |
| 2 | Executive/Personal Assistant | |
| 3 | Lobby Concierge | |
| 4 | Hotel Concierge | |
| 5 | Chef Concierge | |
| 6 | Administrative Assistant/Personal Assistant | |
| 7 | Chief Concierge | |
| 8 | Club Concierge | |
| 9 | Assistant | |
| 10 | Pet Resort Concierge | |
| 11 | Conference Concierge | |
| 12 | Activities Concierge | |
| 13 | Administrative Assistant | |
| 14 | Concierge | |
| 15 | Office Assistant | |
| 16 | Caregiver Assistant | |
| 17 | Concierge/Receptionist | |
| 18 | Personal Care Worker | |
| 19 | Companion | |
| 20 | Personal Care Assistant |
Methodology
Zippia uses publicly published information from government sources such as the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Foreign Labor Certification Data Center (FLC), and the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to create its salary estimates.
Our data science team also checks job postings and company-published resources for additional up-to-date salary information for personal assistants.
Once they’ve gathered the data, the team calculates a weighted average for each job title they’re estimating a salary for. For more details on our salary estimates, you can read the detailed methodology.
Highest-Paying Types Of Personal Assistant Jobs FAQs
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What is the highest-paid personal assistant job?
The highest-paid personal assistant job is a chef concierge/director of guest relations. Chef Concierge/Directors Of Guest Relations earn an average salary of $75,942, which is $ 36.51 hourly.
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What is a good salary for a personal assistant?
A good salary for a personal assistant is $40,026 or more. The average personal assistant salary is $40,026, so those making at least $40,026 are earning above-average paychecks.
Keep in mind, however, that the average personal assistant salary does fluctuate based on location, as companies will adjust their pay scales based on the cost of living in that area. Research what the average salary is in your area for someone of your expertise and experience level to get a more accurate view on how well you’re being paid.
In addition, if you’re just starting your career as a personal assistant, the average entry level salary is $0, so don’t base your opinion of your salary on the $40,026 average, as this includes all personal assistants of all skill and experience levels.
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Do Personal Assistant jobs pay well?
No, personal assistant jobs don’t pay well. As in any industry, some personal assistant jobs pay better than others, but the average personal assistant salary of $40,026 is times the average national salary of about $44,225 per year.
In addition to this, many personal assistant jobs have high earning potential, with the top 10% of personal assistants earning $0 a year on average.
Personal Assistants’ salaries will fluctuate based on their experience level, industry, and location, so pay attention to these factors when you’re looking for a job as a personal assistant. Do your research on the going rate for a personal assistant in your area with your expertise, and don’t be afraid to negotiate your salary based on that information.
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Where do personal assistants get paid the most?
Personal Assistants get paid the most in Connecticut. In Connecticut, personal assistants earn an average annual salary of $49,874 and an average hourly wage of $23.98.
Following CT, the states with the highest-paid personal assistants are New York, Michigan, and Massachusetts, with average annual salaries of $67,632, $47,158, and $54,037 respectively.
The cities with the highest-paid personal assistant salaries are:
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New York, NY – $67,982
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Boston, MA – $54,043
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Seattle, WA – $50,760
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Author
Chris Kolmar is a co-founder of Zippia and the editor-in-chief of the Zippia career advice blog. He has hired over 50 people in his career, been hired five times, and wants to help you land your next job. His research has been featured on the New York Times, Thrillist, VOX, The Atlantic, and a host of local news. More recently, he's been quoted on USA Today, BusinessInsider, and CNBC.
