The executive assistant supports the principal or senior staff with calendars, travel, correspondence and personal logistics, often across several homes.
Family Office Executive Assistant salary
We estimate $90K–$150K base salary for a executive assistant at a US single family office managing $250M–$1B, with a typical bonus of 10–20%. Smaller offices pay about 15% less and $1B+ offices about 20% more.
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Estimated base salary at US single family offices. A starting point, not an offer. How we estimate.
Executive assistant salary by city
| City | Base salary (estimate) |
|---|---|
| New York City | $105K–$170K |
| Chicago | $95K–$155K |
| Dallas | $90K–$150K |
| Houston | $90K–$145K |
| Los Angeles | $100K–$165K |
| Miami | $90K–$155K |
| Palm Beach | $95K–$155K |
| Boston | $95K–$160K |
| San Francisco Bay Area | $105K–$170K |
| Seattle | $95K–$160K |
| Atlanta | $90K–$145K |
| Austin | $90K–$150K |
Family Office Executive Assistant job description
- Manage complex calendars and travel
- Handle correspondence and confidential documents
- Coordinate with household staff and vendors
- Track personal and household deadlines
- Support events and family gatherings
Skills and background
- Organization
- Discretion
- Anticipating needs
- Clear writing
- Flexibility
Typical background: 5+ years supporting a senior executive or principal.
Executive assistant interview questions
- How do you manage a calendar across three time zones and two homes?
- Tell me about a time you anticipated a problem before it happened.
- How do you handle a confidential request from a family member?
- What tools do you use to stay organized?
More in our guide to family office interview questions.
How we recruit a executive assistant
We run contingent searches for this role: a brief with you (and the principal where it matters), a shortlist of three to five vetted candidates, confidential interviews, and support through the offer and the first 90 days. Start a search.
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What does a family office executive assistant earn?
We estimate $90K–$150K base salary at a US single family office managing $250M–$1B, plus a typical bonus of 10–20% of base. Pay varies by city and office size.
What does a family office executive assistant do?
The executive assistant supports the principal or senior staff with calendars, travel, correspondence and personal logistics, often across several homes.
What background does a executive assistant need?
5+ years supporting a senior executive or principal.
How do you recruit a executive assistant?
We usually run a contingent search: a brief with the family, a vetted shortlist, confidential interviews and help closing the offer.