Executive Assistant salary and cost of hiring in Alaska
The median executive assistant in Alaska earned $66,210 a year in May 2025[1], 13.6% below the US median of $76,590. That puts Alaska at #30 of 51 states for this job.
BLS occupation 43-6011. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Salary range
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $50,290 | $66,210 | $92,610 | |
| United States | $50,560 | $76,590 | $109,850 |
The middle half of executive assistants in Alaska earns $56,490–$79,500; the top tenth earns $92,610 or more, 1.8 times the bottom tenth.
What a hire really costs
Benefits and payroll taxes are 30.0% of total compensation in US private industry[2]. At the Alaska median that makes about $94,586 a year before recruiting, equipment and office space. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
Our open executive assistant roles pay $800–$1,100 a month under a direct contract. The one-time fee is $2,500–$3,000[3] with a 180-day replacement; paying through Deel adds $49 a month[4]. Change any number below to match your plan.
Pay by metro area in Alaska
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska nonmetropolitan area | $79,080 | 510 | |
| Anchorage, AK | $80,700 | 650 | |
| Fairbanks-College, AK | $78,280 | 150 |
Alaska nonmetropolitan area pays the most ($66,860) and Fairbanks-College, AK the least ($64,310): $2,550 a year apart for the same job.
What an executive assistant does
An executive assistant takes the founder's or a senior manager's admin load: inbox, calendar, travel, reports and follow-ups, so the executive spends time on decisions instead of logistics.
Neighbours in the ranking
Questions
How much does an executive assistant earn in Alaska?
The median was $66,210 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $56,490 to $79,500.
What does it cost to employ an executive assistant in Alaska?
About $94,586 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Alaska do executive assistants earn the most?
Alaska nonmetropolitan area, with a median of $66,860 a year.
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 43-6011: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes436011.htm
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: https://www.bls.gov/news.release/ecec.nr0.htm
- Silkstaff pricing: https://silkstaff.com/#pricing
- Deel pricing, contractor management: https://www.deel.com/pricing/
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-05.