Salary Guide
EA SALARY GUIDE 2026
London, New York, San Francisco, Miami, and Austin. Data from TalentSmiths placements across all five markets.
This guide presents executive assistant salary benchmarks across London, New York, San Francisco, Miami, and Austin, drawn directly from TalentSmiths placement data compiled through Q1 2026. Figures are organised by career stage — from Coordinator through to Principal-level — and reflect base salary ranges alongside total compensation including bonus, benefits, and allowances. Use the tables to benchmark an offer, set a budget before briefing a search, or understand how compensation shifts between markets and seniority levels. Where a role sits at the boundary of two stages, the overlapping ranges are intentional and reflect real variation in how principals structure packages.
LONDON
| Stage | Title | Base Salary | Total Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 | Coordinator | £35k - £45k | £37k - £48k |
| Stage 2 | EA (corporate) | £45k - £65k | £48k - £72k |
| Stage 3 | Senior EA | £65k - £95k | £72k - £110k |
| Stage 4 | UHNW / CoS boundary | £95k - £145k | £110k - £175k |
| Stage 5 | Principal-level | £145k - £220k+ | £175k - £280k+ |
NEW YORK
| Stage | Title | Base Salary | Total Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 | Coordinator | $55k - $75k | $58k - $80k |
| Stage 2 | EA (corporate) | $75k - $100k | $80k - $115k |
| Stage 3 | Senior EA | $100k - $150k | $115k - $180k |
| Stage 4 | UHNW / CoS boundary | $150k - $220k | $175k - $280k |
| Stage 5 | Principal-level | $200k - $320k+ | $240k - $420k+ |
SAN FRANCISCO
| Stage | Title | Base Salary | Total Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 | Coordinator | $60k - $80k | $63k - $86k |
| Stage 2 | EA (corporate) | $80k - $110k | $86k - $125k |
| Stage 3 | Senior EA | $110k - $160k | $125k - $195k |
| Stage 4 | UHNW / CoS boundary | $160k - $230k | $185k - $295k |
| Stage 5 | Principal-level | $210k - $340k+ | $255k - $440k+ |
MIAMI
| Stage | Title | Base Salary | Total Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 | Coordinator | $50k - $68k | $53k - $73k |
| Stage 2 | EA (corporate) | $68k - $95k | $73k - $108k |
| Stage 3 | Senior EA | $95k - $140k | $108k - $168k |
| Stage 4 | UHNW / CoS boundary | $140k - $210k | $162k - $265k |
| Stage 5 | Principal-level | $185k - $300k+ | $220k - $390k+ |
AUSTIN
| Stage | Title | Base Salary | Total Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 | Coordinator | $48k - $65k | $51k - $70k |
| Stage 2 | EA (corporate) | $65k - $90k | $70k - $103k |
| Stage 3 | Senior EA | $90k - $130k | $103k - $155k |
| Stage 4 | UHNW / CoS boundary | $130k - $195k | $150k - $245k |
| Stage 5 | Principal-level | $155k - $270k+ | $185k - $340k+ |
Figures reflect TalentSmiths placement data. Total compensation includes bonus, benefits, and allowances. All figures correct as of Q1 2026.
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