Executive Assistant Salary in Australia
AU$83,452
per year
per hour
AU$42.23
per hour
per year
Bonus
AU$6,700/year
Executive Assistant - Average Salary & Hourly Pay
The average salary for an Executive Assistant is AU$83,452 per year (AU$42.23 per hour), which is AU$13,564 (+19%) higher than the national average salary in Australia.
An Executive Assistant can expect an average starting salary of AU$64,277. The highest salaries can exceed AU$120,000.
An Executive Assistant can expect an average starting salary of AU$64,277. The highest salaries can exceed AU$120,000.
AU$64,277
Low
AU$83,452
Average salary
AU$120,000
High
AU$32.52
Low
AU$42.23
Average salary
AU$60.72
High
Total compensation includes salary and bonus.
AU$1,600 AU$66,000 AU$133,500 | ||
| Base Salary | AU$64,277 - 120,000 | |
| Bonus | AU$1,600 - 13,500 | |
| Total Compensation | AU$65,877 - 133,500 |
AU$32.52 AU$14.10 AU$60.72 | ||
| Base Salary | AU$32.52 - 60.72 | |
| Total Compensation | AU$32.52 - 60.72 |
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Executive Assistant Salary Range
Among Executive Assistants, early career EAs tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced Senior Executive Assistants or highly skilled EAs supporting chief executives like general managers and directors enjoy the highest salaries.
Executive Assistant - Pay by Experience Level in Australia
An Entry Level Executive Assistant with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of AU$67,000 per year. A mid career Executive Assistant with 4-9 years of experience earns an average compensation of about AU$80,000, while a Senior Executive Assistant with 10-20 years of experience makes on average AU$90,000. Executive Assistants with more than 20 years of experience earn AU$100,000 per year on average.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of an Executive Assistant in Australia
| Late Career | ▲ +20% |
| Senior | ▲ +8% |
| Average Salary | AU$83,452/year |
| Mid Career | ▼ -4% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -20% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
99%
99%
Male
1%
1%
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The salary information presented on this page is based on all Executive Assistant job advertisements published on Jobted Australia in the last 12 months. Please note the figures on this page are a guideline only.
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