Executive Assistant Jobs in Phoenix, AZ
Executive assistants in Phoenix earn a median of about $35.58 an hour, near $74,000 a year, and the best-paid roles support chief executives at the Valley's corporate headquarters, from TSMC's north Phoenix fab site to offices in Tempe and Mesa. Here are the current openings, then who is hiring and how to break in.
Current executive assistant Openings in Phoenix, AZ
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Executive Assistant Work in Phoenix
Executive assistant jobs in Phoenix follow the Valley's corporate headquarters and big operations. TSMC Arizona's campus off the Black Canyon Freeway near Loop 303 hires executive and department assistants to support the leaders running its chip fabs, on-site and Monday to Friday. Honeywell posts senior administrative assistant roles in Phoenix that support senior executives on a hybrid schedule.
The East Valley and Scottsdale supply much of the rest. Verra Mobility runs its headquarters in Mesa, Occidental Roofing hires an assistant to its CEO at its Tempe headquarters, and wealth management firm Osaic hires executive assistants for its Scottsdale office. Many of these jobs support one senior leader rather than a team, so the pay and the expectations sit well above general office work, and where the office is matters: a north Phoenix fab and a Mesa or Tempe headquarters are opposite ends of a long I-17 or Loop 101 commute.
Top Phoenix Employers Hiring Executive Assistants
These Phoenix-area employers have executive assistant or executive support openings posted on their own career sites:
- TSMC Arizona - the chipmaker's north Phoenix fab site hires executive, department and administrative assistants to support its leadership teams.
- Verra Mobility - the transportation technology company hires an Executive Business Partner at its Mesa headquarters to support a senior executive.
- Occidental Roofing - hires an executive assistant to the CEO at its Tempe headquarters on a hybrid schedule, posted at $80,000 to $120,000 plus bonuses.
- Osaic - the wealth management firm hires executive assistants who support several executives, with Scottsdale among the posted locations, at $70,000 to $80,000 plus bonus.
- Honeywell - posts senior administrative assistant roles in Phoenix that support senior executives on a hybrid schedule.
Executive Assistant Salaries in Phoenix
- Entry level: about $26 to $29 an hour, roughly $54,000 to $60,000 a year, for assistants new to executive support.
- Experienced: roughly $35 to $41 an hour, about $74,000 to $85,000 a year, for assistants supporting a vice president or several executives.
- Senior: $45 to $50 an hour or more, around $95,000 to $105,000 a year, for assistants to a CEO or founder, with some Valley postings reaching $120,000.
These are estimates based on federal wage data for the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler area, where the median is about $35.58 an hour, and on the pay posted by the employers above. The biggest factor is who you support: an assistant to a CEO earns far more than one covering a department. Several Valley postings add annual or quarterly bonuses on top of base pay.
How to Become an Executive Assistant in Phoenix
Arizona has no state license for executive assistants, so there is no board or exam. What employers ask for is experience: most Phoenix postings want two to five years of administrative or executive support, and many prefer a bachelor's degree, which TSMC requires for its assistant roles along with a year of experience. The usual route is to start as an administrative assistant and take on calendar, travel and board-meeting work for a senior leader. The Maricopa Community Colleges offer an Administrative Professional associate degree and certificate at Estrella Mountain, Glendale, Paradise Valley and South Mountain, and a Business Administration Fastrack certificate at Glendale, Phoenix College and Scottsdale. The IAAP Certified Administrative Professional credential is optional; you can sit for it with two years of experience and a bachelor's degree, or four years with no degree.
What the Job Involves
Executive assistants manage an executive's time and keep their work moving. Daily tasks include triaging email, building and defending the calendar, booking complex travel, preparing slides, briefing documents and board materials, taking meeting notes and chasing follow-ups, processing expenses and handling confidential personnel and financial information. Many also coordinate events, manage special projects and act as the go-between for the executive and their team.
Skills Employers Look For
- Advanced Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Complex calendar and travel management
- Polished writing for executive communications
- Strict discretion with confidential matters
- Anticipating needs and managing competing priorities
- Meeting, event and board preparation
Career Path and Advancement
Most Phoenix executive assistants start in reception or administrative assistant roles, then move up to supporting a director, a vice president and finally a CEO. From there the path can lead to senior or lead executive assistant, office manager, chief of staff or operations roles, and at large Valley employers a strong assistant is often pulled into project and program work.
Related Careers in Phoenix
If executive support interests you, these related Phoenix roles are close matches:
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you need a license to be an executive assistant in Arizona?
No. Arizona does not license executive assistants. Employers look for experience and polish instead, and the IAAP Certified Administrative Professional credential is an optional way to show it.
How much do executive assistants make in Phoenix?
The metro median is about $35.58 an hour, near $74,000 a year. Most earn between about $54,000 and $85,000, and assistants to chief executives at Valley companies can earn $100,000 or more.
Do you need a degree to be an executive assistant in Phoenix?
Not always. Many employers prefer a bachelor's degree and some, like TSMC, require one, but others accept a high school diploma with several years of strong executive support experience.
Are executive assistant jobs in Phoenix remote?
Few are fully remote. Some corporate roles, such as the ones at Occidental Roofing in Tempe and Honeywell in Phoenix, are hybrid, while plant and fab sites like TSMC's north Phoenix campus expect you on-site Monday to Friday.
How long does it take to become an executive assistant?
Most people spend two to five years in administrative roles first. Taking on work for a senior leader, such as their calendar, travel and meeting prep, is the fastest way to build the experience executive assistant postings ask for.
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