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Executive Assistant salary and cost of hiring in Delaware

The median executive assistant in Delaware earned $78,920 a year in May 2025[1], 3.0% above the US median of $76,590. That puts Delaware at #10 of 51 states for this job.

$6,577median pay per month in Delaware
$9,395employer cost per month with benefits
$800–$1,100per month, remote through Stafka
1,320people in this job in Delaware

BLS occupation 43-6011. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.

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Salary range

Range10thMedian90th
Delaware$53,940$78,920$100,130
United States$50,560$76,590$109,850
10th to 90th percentilemiddle half (25th to 75th)median

The middle half of executive assistants in Delaware earns $64,160–$92,550; the top tenth earns $100,130 or more, 1.9 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 Delaware median that makes about $112,743 a year before recruiting, equipment and office space. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.

$112,743 local hire in Delawaremedian wage plus benefits, year one
$14,488 remote hire through Stafka$950/month, placement fee and Deel, year one

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.

$112,743local hire, first year incl. benefits
$14,488remote hire, first year incl. fee
$98,255difference in year one
87%of the local cost saved

Pay by metro area in Delaware

AreaMedian75th percentileJobs
Dover, DE
$68,420
$77,750170
Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area
$66,230
$77,780140

Dover, DE pays the most ($68,420) and Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area the least ($66,230): $2,190 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

StateMedianvs Delaware
Virginia
$80,330
+1.8%
Washington
$79,250
+0.4%
Delaware
$78,920
+0.0%
Maryland
$78,540
-0.5%
Minnesota
$78,470
-0.6%

Questions

How much does an executive assistant earn in Delaware?

The median was $78,920 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $64,160 to $92,550.

What does it cost to employ an executive assistant in Delaware?

About $112,743 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).

Where in Delaware do executive assistants earn the most?

Dover, DE, with a median of $68,420 a year.

Other roles in Delaware

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Sources

  1. BLS OEWS May 2025, 43-6011: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes436011.htm
  2. BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: https://www.bls.gov/news.release/ecec.nr0.htm
  3. Silkstaff pricing: https://silkstaff.com/#pricing
  4. Deel pricing, contractor management: https://www.deel.com/pricing/

How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-05.