Family Office · Senior
Executive Assistant to Principal Salary
Compensation benchmarks from 255 verified sources including industry surveys, published reports, and market intelligence.
National Compensation Range
P25
$110,000
25th percentile
P50
$130,000
Median
P75
$150,000
75th percentile
CANDIDATE MARKET
Competitive
Scarcity: 4.5/10
EST. CANDIDATE POOL
592-887
Active candidates nationally
DEMAND TREND
Stable
RETENTION
2.2 yr avg tenure
32% annual turnover
Executive Assistant to Principal Salary by City
Median (P50) adjusted for metro cost of labor.
Market Trends
High-trust role with significant principal access; discretion paramount
Also Known As
EA to Principal, Executive Assistant to Founder, Principal's Executive Assistant, Senior EA (UHNW Principal)
What Does an Executive Assistant to Principal Do?
The Executive Assistant to Principal operates within single-family or multi-family offices, working directly with principals, family members, and co-investment partners. Professionals in this role typically bring 9 to 13 years of relevant experience. Classified at the Senior 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 to Principal Compensation?
The median (P50) compensation for an Executive Assistant to Principal is $130,000, with the 25th to 75th percentile range spanning $110,000 to $150,000. 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 to Principal Career Path
Professionals who move into Executive Assistant to Principal 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 2.2 years, with an annual turnover rate of 32%.
Hiring an Executive Assistant to Principal?
Get a full search playbook with compensation positioning, sourcing strategy, and interview framework.
Start a Search