How much does an executive secretary and executive administrative assistant make in Illinois?
$74,390a year
Median yearly pay for executive secretary and executive administrative assistants in Illinois. That is $35.76 an hour or $6,199 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.76
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 14,900
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,750Median: $74,390Highest 10%: $104,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,750 | $24.40 | |
| 25th | $57,590 | $27.69 | |
| Median | $74,390 | $35.76 | |
| 75th | $93,180 | $44.80 | |
| 90th | $104,900 | $50.41 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $77,770 |
| Springfield, IL | $73,510 |
| Champaign, IL | $68,560 |
| Kankakee, IL | $67,450 |
| Bloomington, IL | $66,690 |
| Peoria, IL | $63,810 |
| St. Louis, MO | $63,500 |
| Paducah, KY | $62,890 |
| Rockford, IL | $62,100 |
| Decatur, IL | $60,490 |
| Davenport, IA | $60,420 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $53,420 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for executive secretary and executive administrative assistants.
| 13. Rhode Island | $77,820 |
| 14. Oregon | $75,480 |
| 15. Pennsylvania | $75,270 |
| 16. Illinois | $74,390 |
| 17. New Mexico | $73,890 |
| 18. Texas | $71,990 |
| 19. New Hampshire | $71,650 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an executive secretary and executive administrative assistant make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $35.76 ($74,390 a year).
Do executive secretary and executive administrative assistants make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $74,390 against $76,590 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Illinois rank for executive secretary and executive administrative assistant pay?
Illinois ranks 16 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays executive secretary and executive administrative assistants the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $77,770 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.