Family Office · Mid

Executive Assistant (Family Office) Salary

Compensation benchmarks from 255 verified sources including industry surveys, published reports, and market intelligence.

National Compensation Range

P25

$85,000

25th percentile

P50

$100,000

Median

P75

$115,000

75th percentile

CANDIDATE MARKET

Competitive

Scarcity: 5/10

EST. CANDIDATE POOL

100-250

Active candidates nationally

DEMAND TREND

Stable

5% year-over-year

RETENTION

3 yr avg tenure

18% annual turnover

Executive Assistant (Family Office) Salary by City

New York City, NY$145,000
San Francisco, CA$135,000
Palm Beach, FL$135,000
Boston, MA$130,000
Los Angeles, CA$120,000

Median (P50) adjusted for metro cost of labor.

Market Trends

Stable demand; increasingly requires financial literacy and tech proficiency

Also Known As

EA (Family Office), FO Executive Assistant, Administrative Assistant (Family Office), Senior Admin (FO)

What Does an Executive Assistant (Family Office) Do?

The Executive Assistant (Family Office) operates within single-family or multi-family offices, working directly with principals, family members, and co-investment partners. Professionals in this role typically bring 5 to 8 years of relevant experience. Classified at the Mid level, this position draws from a competitive candidate pool, though specialized qualifications and sector-specific experience remain key differentiators in hiring.

What Drives Executive Assistant (Family Office) Compensation?

The median (P50) compensation for an Executive Assistant (Family Office) is $100,000, with the 25th to 75th percentile range spanning $85,000 to $115,000. Pay variation across this range is primarily driven by assets under management, family office structure (single vs. multi-family), investment strategy complexity, geographic market, and whether the office manages direct investments or outsources to external managers. Demand is holding stable, with compensation levels expected to track broader market adjustments.

Executive Assistant (Family Office) Career Path

Professionals who move into Executive Assistant (Family Office) roles most commonly come from institutional asset management, private banking, wealth management, accounting firms, or corporate finance. From this position, the typical trajectory leads toward chief investment officer roles, family office CEO positions, or founding their own advisory practice. The average tenure in this role is approximately 3 years, with an annual turnover rate of 18%.

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