2026 Trends and Insights on the Administrative and Executive Assistant Profession

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Demographics

This section reflects insights from 600 Executive Assistants who are part of the global CCing My EA and Vimcal EA communities. While not a full industry census, these results offer a detailed look into the future of the profession.

Roles & titles

• Executive Assistant: 65.2%
• Senior Executive Assistant: 22.2%
• Chief of Staff: 2.5%
• Administrative/Office Manager: 3.3%
• Other: 6.8%

Years of experience

• Less than 1 year: 5.2%
• 1-3 years: 16.5%
• 4-6 years: 17.8%
• 7-10 years: 16.3%
• 10+ years: 44.2%

Primary industries (multiple choice; totals >100%)

• Technology: 22.2%
• Finance: 14.7%
• Non-profit: 13.2%
• Corporate and Large Enterprise: 12.9%
• Education: 12%
• Startup: 10%
• Small Medium Businesses: 9.3%
• Healthcare: 8.5%
• Retail and Consumer Goods: 4.2%
• Media and Entertainment: 3.7%
• Other: 19%

Breakdown by country

1. United States: 77%
   • Tier 1 (NYC + Bay Area): 21.3%
   • Tier 2 (Other high-cost metros): 43.8%
   • Tier 3 (Other U.S. cities/towns): 34.8%
2. Canada: 7.7%
3. United Kingdom: 6.7%
4. Australia: 4.3%
5. New Zealand: 1.2%
6. Netherlands: 0.3%
7. Poland: 0.3%

Most respondents are US-based, with meaningful representation in Canada, the UK, and Australia.

Work arrangement

Number of executives supported

• 0: 0.5%
• 1: 41.7%
• 2-3: 40%
• 4-5: 12.1%
• 6+: 5.7%

Over half of Executive Assistants support 2 or more executives.

Work location

• Remote: 21%
• Hybrid: 44.3%
• In-office: 34.7%

Annual income

• <$50k: 8.2%
• $50k-$74k: 25.1%
• $75k-$99k: 30.4%
• $100k-$124k: 19.2%
• $125k-$149k: 8.7%
• $150k-$174k: 3.8%
• $175k-$199k: 2.8%
• $200k+: 1.7%

Pay by industry (in USD)

• Corporate and Large Enterprise
  • <$50k: 11.3%
  • $50k–$74k: 23.9%
  • $75k–$99k: 33.8%
  • $100k–$124k: 19.7%
  • $125k–$149k: 5.6%
  • $150k–$174k: 2.8%
  • $175k–$199k: 2.8%

Given industry, do you feel fairly compensated?

• Finance: 61.3% feel fairly compensated
• Startup: 55.4% feel fairly compensated
• Law: 16.7% feel fairly compensated

86% of respondents believe AI will enhance their role, not replace it, with only 3% anticipating full automation.

Short answers

Which soft skill has been most critical to your success as an EA?

“Anticipating Needs...” - Michael J, Executive Assistant

What’s your proudest moment in your EA career?

“Organizing a visit by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II...