How to hire an administrative and executive assistant: 153 companies are hiring now

Counted from the 235 open postings for this work on Nov 14, 2026, read from employers’ own careers pages and recounted on every update.

1. Set the pay range first. Today’s 106 administrative and executive assistant postings that state a yearly US-dollar range offer $100K to $148K for the middle half. Three quarters of them offer more than the lower figure. 48% of the postings state pay; in several US states and EU countries the law requires it. See administrative and executive assistant pay in detail.
2. Write the description. Start from the administrative and executive assistant job description template, then check it with the job description checker: the pay, the place of work and the must-haves should be clear before the second paragraph.
3. Decide where the person can work. 7% of today’s administrative and executive assistant postings are remote and 14% hybrid. If yours is remote, name the countries or time zones; “remote” alone brings applications you cannot accept.
4. Post it where people look. Post the job free on this site, add it to your own careers page and send it to people you know who do this work.
5. Screen for the work, not the titles. Ask each candidate to describe a result from similar work, with a number. Score every candidate on the same points with the interview scorecard; the administrative and executive assistant interview questions show what good candidates prepare for.
6. Decide quickly. Half of today’s open administrative and executive assistant postings have been up more than 26 days: a candidate who waits for your answer may be talking to other employers meanwhile. Tell every candidate when you will decide, and keep to it.

How much does it cost to hire an administrative and executive assistant?

The pay is the largest part: today’s administrative and executive assistant postings that state a yearly US-dollar range advertise a median of $126K. Add advertising, agency fees if you use one and the hours your team spends interviewing; the cost per hire calculator on this site adds them up. Posting on this site is free.

How long does it take to hire an administrative and executive assistant?

Half of today’s open administrative and executive assistant postings have been up more than 26 days. A posting can close before the person starts, so plan for a few weeks more.

Where can I find executive and administrative assistants?

153 companies are hiring executive and administrative assistants on this site today. Post your job here free, on your own careers page and in communities where executive and administrative assistants meet; the table on this page lists the countries named most in today’s postings.