# 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...