Illinois Median
$74,390
per year
Hourly Rate
$35.76
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-3% vs US median
US median $76,590
State Rank
#16 of 51
14,900 employed here
How much do Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants make in Illinois?
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants in Illinois take home a median of $74,390 annually — roughly $35.76 an hour — which runs 3% below the national median of $76,590.
Within Illinois, entry-level pay starts around $50,750 while the top 10% make $104,850 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $57,590 and $93,180 a year.
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants salary range in Illinois
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $50,750 | $24.40 |
|
| 25th percentile (early career) | $57,590 | $27.69 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $74,390 | $35.76 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $93,180 | $44.80 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $104,850 | $50.41 |
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How Illinois compares
Illinois ranks 16th out of 51 states and territories for Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants salary in other states
District of Columbia $90,850New Jersey $89,520California $89,000Massachusetts $82,650Connecticut $82,520Hawaii $80,710New York $80,640Virginia $80,330Washington $79,250Delaware $78,920Maryland $78,540Minnesota $78,470Rhode Island $77,820Oregon $75,480Pennsylvania $75,270New Mexico $73,890Texas $71,990New Hampshire $71,650Arizona $70,770Vermont $70,770North Carolina $70,140Ohio $69,600Alabama $69,450Wisconsin $68,920Georgia $68,290Tennessee $68,190Nevada $67,830Michigan $66,840Alaska $66,210Nebraska $66,210Colorado $65,850Kansas $64,860Florida $64,710Maine $64,100West Virginia $63,820Kentucky $62,410Iowa $62,340North Dakota $61,270Utah $61,130South Carolina $60,890Missouri $60,320Idaho $60,200Oklahoma $59,910Montana $59,750Indiana $59,080Mississippi $55,670South Dakota $55,170Louisiana $53,240Wyoming $52,210Arkansas $51,600
Working as Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants in Illinois
Nationally, about 460,000 people work as Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.
Considering a move? Compare Illinois pay ($74,390) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much do Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants make in Illinois?
The median Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants salary in Illinois is $74,390 per year, or about $35.76 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $50,750 at the entry level to $104,850 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Illinois pay compare to the national average?
Illinois pays Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants about 3% less than the national median of $76,590. Illinois ranks 16th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Illinois a good state for Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $74,390 a year. About 14,900 Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants are employed in Illinois. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Illinois?
The highest-paying occupations in Illinois include Cardiologist ($517,850), Surgeon, All Other ($438,010), Dermatologist ($435,750), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.