How much does an executive secretary and executive administrative assistant make in Lexington?
Median yearly pay for executive secretary and executive administrative assistants in the Lexington-Fayette, KY metro area. That is $31.17 an hour or $5,403 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.17
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among cities
- 189 of 383
- Jobs in the area
- 580
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,700 | $21.97 | |
| 25th | $53,600 | $25.77 | |
| Median | $64,840 | $31.17 | |
| 75th | $69,970 | $33.64 | |
| 90th | $83,000 | $39.90 |
Other cities in Kentucky
Median yearly pay for executive secretary and executive administrative assistants.
| Cincinnati, OH | $70,980 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $64,290 |
| Louisville, KY | $63,380 |
| Paducah, KY | $62,890 |
| Clarksville, TN | $60,430 |
| Huntington, WV | $58,700 |
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Salaries for every job in Lexington, KYFrequently asked questions
How much does an executive secretary and executive administrative assistant make an hour in Lexington?
The median hourly pay in the Lexington-Fayette, KY metro area is $31.17 ($64,840 a year).
Do executive secretary and executive administrative assistants make more in Lexington than the national average?
No: $64,840 against $76,590 nationally, 15% less.
How does Lexington compare with the rest of Kentucky?
The median in Kentucky is $62,410, so Lexington pays 4% more.
Where does Lexington rank for executive secretary and executive administrative assistant pay?
189 of 383 metro areas with data.
How much does an executive secretary and executive administrative assistant make starting out in Lexington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,700 or less a year; the top 10% make $83,000 or more.
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.