Executive Assistant

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Median Average:
$79,607
Executive Assistant in Australia median base salary $79,607/yr. Information is based on 1756 Executive Assistant jobs advertised between February 2020 and February 2021.
How much do Executive Assistant earn in Australia? The average salary of Executive Assistant is $79,607 in Australia
$79,607 /yr
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Average $79,607
Range $70K - $80K
Last updated February 19 2021
The average pay range for Executive Assistant is between $70K and $80K. Salaries vary from a low of $50K up to $110K per year. The average number of Executive Assistant roles advertised per month is 147 in Australia between February 2020 and February 2021.
What are the most common skills required to be a Executive Assistant? The most common skills required for a Executive Assistant are:
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These skills are most commonly found in Executive Assistant job advertisements and position descriptions.

Last updated January 31 2021
Which recruitment agencies have the largest number of PA, EA & Secretaries roles in Australia?
See which recruitment agencies advertise the most PA, EA & Secretaries roles. See what salaries they paid for PA, EA & Secretaries in Australia. See how they compare to the average PA, EA & Secretaries salary of $79,607.
Page Personnel Office Support
Canberra (67%), Sydney (23%), Melbourne (10%)
148

$68K-$82K

(($3,941))

$68K-$82K
(($3,941))
EST10
Sydney (97%), Melbourne (3%)
146

$84K-$104K

($14,851)

$84K-$104K
($14,851)
Charterhouse
Sydney (60%), Melbourne (40%)
120

$65K-$78K

(($7,322))

$65K-$78K
(($7,322))
Murray Darling Basin Authority
Adelaide (36%), Albury (32%), Brisbane (32%)
113

$99K-$119K

($29,678)

$99K-$119K
($29,678)
u&u Pty Ltd.
Brisbane (78%), Townsville (22%)
110

$36K-$46K

(($38,465))

$36K-$46K
(($38,465))
Last Updated February 19 2021
How many years does it take to become a Executive Assistant?
Most candidates undertake an average of 7 years Administration & Office Support prior to being appointed as a Executive Assistant.
Average Administration & Office Support required to become a Executive Assistant
Last updated February 27 2021
Most candidates have on average 8 years working experience prior to becoming a Executive Assistant.
Average Administration & Office Support required to become a Executive Assistant
Last updated February 27 2021
Where are Executive Assistant in Australia sourced from?
Executive Assistant are sourced from
these companies
Commonwealth Bank
BT Financial Group
Department of Education
Macquarie University
MINISTRY OF HEALTH
Executive Assistant are sourced in Australia are most likely to be sourced from these schools
TAFE
TAFE
Macquarie University
University of Western Sydney
Swinburne University of Technology
Last updated February 22 2021
Where are most Executive Assistant roles located in Australia?
Sydney 278 / 23%
Melbourne 194 / 16%
Canberra 185 / 16%
Brisbane 118 / 10%
Adelaide 95 / 8%
Last updated February 26 2021
Which locations in Australia pay the most for Executive Assistant?
Canberra ($87K)
Sydney ($81K)
Melbourne ($80K)
Newcastle ($79K)
Townsville ($78K)
Last updated February 26 2021