--- title: "Entry-level Executive Assistant Jobs, Chicago, IL" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/executive-assistant/locations/chicago-il/entry-level" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" --- Executive Assistant market brief · Chicago, IL # Entry-level Executive Assistant Jobs in Chicago, IL 90 entry-level executive assistant openings are live in the Chicago, IL area from 61 employers, led by PayPal, Capital One, and Champion Petfoods Holding Inc.. The middle half of posted salaries runs $45,160–$66,882 a year (median $54,995), from the 90% of listings that disclose pay. Data updated Oct 10, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Entry-level+Executive+Assistant+jobs+in+Chicago%2C+IL)[Browse all Executive Assistant markets](/jobs/executive-assistant) ## Role and market snapshot A quick read on demand before you open the live listings **Tracked jobs** : 90 : Live executive assistant openings currently tracked in the Chicago market. **Companies hiring** : 61 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : $54,995 : 90% of listings provide usable compensation data. ## Market analysis Role-specific demand, level, employer, and compensation signals for this local market Start with the level mix, then compare current demand, compensation coverage, and employer concentration before opening the live listings. Level mix ### Career ladder [Entry-level](/jobs/executive-assistant/locations/chicago-il/entry-level)90 jobs Chicago's executive assistant market is led by entry-level openings, with 90 tracked roles at that rung. 30-day window ### Demand and salary Current jobs 90 Hiring employers 61 Salary coverage 90% Median experience 2.0 years Within this market ### Employer tier lens Startups & growing teams 42 34 companies · $48,880 median Established employers 33 17 companies · $66,882 median Top of market 8 6 companies · $92,529 median Coverage-gated ### Salary distribution P25 $45,160 P50 $54,995 P75 $66,882 P90 $74,774 Salary figures use annualized USD posted minimum compensation from listings in this market. An employer that posts the same pay on many listings counts once, and figures render only when enough distinct employers disclose pay. Use Metaintro ### Turn this market signal into momentum Move from aggregate demand to the live roles hiring in this market now. - Open live entry-level executive assistant listings in Chicago - Compare the level mix before narrowing your search - Use employer and compensation signals to prioritize outreach [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Entry-level+Executive+Assistant+jobs+in+Chicago%2C+IL)[Get started free](/signup) ## Turn this market brief into a live search. Use the signal The best next step is opening the roles behind the aggregate: compare executive assistant opportunities in Chicago, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 90 live roles tracked in this market. - 61 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Oct 10, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Entry-level+Executive+Assistant+jobs+in+Chicago%2C+IL)[Compare other markets](/jobs/executive-assistant) ## A practical market plan for Executive Assistant in Chicago Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 90 executive assistant openings across 61 employers establish the current Chicago opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Entry-level leads the derived level mix with 90 tracked openings. 3. 03Prioritize employers PayPal is one of the most active visible employers, with 6 current openings in this market view. 4. 04Open the live roles 8 representative openings connect this brief to jobs you can review now. With Metaintro Keep market research, live opportunities, saved roles, and the evidence behind your applications moving in one focused loop. ## Where this market is hiring Move from the Chicago market view into active employers and representative executive assistant openings Employer activity · 61 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. [![PayPal logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.paypalobjects.com%2Fmarketing%2Fweb%2Ficons%2Fmonogram%2Fpp258.png&sig=EMpPAawptElGS9mWtVblyD6h08qeR9VeI6PJ4nQl_OQ) PayPalEstablished employers6Open roles](/company/paypal)[![Capital One logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftbcdn.talentbrew.com%2Fcompany%2F1732%2Fv2_0%2Fimg%2Flogo-capone.jpg) Capital OneEstablished employers5Open roles](/company/capital-one-8dfd13f4)[Champion Petfoods Holding Inc.Established employers4Open roles](/company/champion-petfoods-holding-inc)[![City of Chicago logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Ficons.duckduckgo.com%2Fip3%2Fchicago.gov.ico&sig=gEfu9XoDQjWjJt5NO22reHru83qyUTYRoWKnx0yTUOE) City of ChicagoEstablished employers4Open roles](/company/city-of-chicago)[![CU logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcu.edu%2Fapple-touch-icon.png&sig=mmaqvnkNV5zST2odBYjQ4KGusnHUV5ILKkyp2JzjGvA) CUStartups & growing teams4Open roles](/company/cu)![JPMC logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3Djpmc.com%26sz%3D128) JPMCEmployer profile3Open roles ![Mars logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3Dmars.com%26sz%3D128) MarsTop of market3Open roles SeniorLifestyle1Startups & growing teams3Open roles Live opportunity sample · 8 of 90 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [Executive AssistantEntry-levelUnited AirlinesChicago, Illinois$45,030Posted Oct 10, 2026](/job/executive-assistant-at-united-airlines-11dc1a2b-fce5-57a3-8a98-17143b2df61b)[Executive Assistant - R&DEntry-levelChampion Petfoods Holding Inc.Chicago, Illinois$74,766Posted Oct 8, 2026](/job/executive-assistant-r-and-d-at-champion-petfoods-holding-inc-5137672a-7879-5723-bfd3-bdb278ea6930)[Administrative Assistant to Head of SchoolEntry-levelcareerpathwaysconsultingChicago, Illinois$65,000Posted Oct 7, 2026](/job/administrative-assistant-to-head-of-school-at-careerpathwaysconsulting-9e85d6e3-47ce-54bb-8d83-d0eab7036319)[Senior Administrative Assistant (Administrative Support Assistant III) - LegalEntry-levelCapital OneChicago, Illinois$73,500Posted Oct 7, 2026](/job/senior-administrative-assistant-administrative-support-assistant-iii-dc721f21-de8b-5919-b40d-d9759d3f257d)[Senior Administrative Assistant (Administrative Support Assistant III) - LegalEntry-levelCapital OneChicago, Illinois$73,500Posted Oct 7, 2026](/job/senior-administrative-assistant-administrative-support-assistant-iii-e989bd31-1b8d-5f6b-b1a8-c6293e16afa3)[Junior Administrative AssistantEntry-level0020 Equifax, IncChicago, IllinoisPosted Oct 7, 2026](/job/junior-administrative-assistant-at-0020-equifax-inc-9fdc8a90-4570-5df2-be27-d8e5c436470b)[Executive AssistantEntry-levelMetropolitan Family ServicesChicago, Illinois$50,400Posted Oct 7, 2026](/job/executive-assistant-at-metropolitan-family-services-beb2af27-b550-5a07-b026-140fcac677e0)[Senior Administrative AssistantEntry-levelHDRChicago, IllinoisPosted Oct 7, 2026](/job/senior-administrative-assistant-at-hdr-11869122-41d3-522c-9e69-f459192e672a) [Explore all 90 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Entry-level+Executive+Assistant+jobs+in+Chicago%2C+IL) ## Entry-level Executive Assistant jobs in Chicago: what applicants need to know Current answers for a difficult AI-era job search, grounded in this publishable role and location market view rather than generic career advice. 1. 01### How many entry-level executive assistant jobs are open in Chicago? Metaintro tracks 90 live entry-level executive assistant openings from 61 employers in the Chicago, IL area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### What do entry-level executive assistant jobs in Chicago pay? The median posted salary is $54,995 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $45,160 to $66,882. Based on the 90% of current listings that disclose pay. 3. 03### Which companies are hiring for entry-level executive assistant jobs in Chicago? PayPal, Capital One, Champion Petfoods Holding Inc., and City of Chicago have the most open entry-level executive assistant roles here right now, out of 61 hiring employers. ## Continue with the next market signal Compare nearby cities, adjacent roles, and publishable level views without leaving the live jobs cluster Nearby cities Compare Executive Assistant demand around Chicago. 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