Executive Assistant I pay range
State of North Carolina · class code 32000028
- Class code
- 32000028
- Pay group
- NC11
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- North Carolina
- The State of North Carolina published pay range for Executive Assistant I is $45,431 to $79,504 per year.
- North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) keys this classification as class code 32000028.
- This is the range the plan authorises, not the salary of any individual employee.
Class specification
The OSHR class specification for this class is published by North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR). The passages below are quoted from it as published, not paraphrased, and cut to their opening sentences; the full specification is the authority on duties and qualifications. It was last revised 06/2018.
What the state says the job is
Positions in this class serve as staff/management assistants to high-level administrators in an organization that is characterized by operations with multiple and varied programs/components. The role of this position is defined and impacted by the mutual working relationship established with the administrator. These positions serve as a one-on-one direct support and/or administrative support to upper management positions. There are situations where incumbents in these positions function as an assistant the majority of the time, but still have some responsibilities of an operational nature. Work ranges from standardized office support assignments to performance of administrative duties involving decision-making and judgment. Public contact is a major component of positions, both internal and external to the organization.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Considerable knowledge of program services, policies, procedures, laws, rules, and regulations; ability to demonstrate and apply this knowledge in performance of administrative support tasks; ability to explain and interpret program information to clients/customers and staff. Ability to clearly convey, persuade, and negotiate information and ideas to individuals or groups. Ability to identify and understand issues, problems, and opportunities; determines course of action; develops appropriate solutions. Ability to develop ideas into plans of action and to coordinate the actions through implementation. Ability to present ideas clearly and effectively in written form; ability to edit, adjustin ...
Minimum qualifications
Bachelor's degree, preferably in business administration or a related discipline from an appropriately accredited institution; or Associate's degree in secretarial science, business administration, or a related discipline from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of progressively responsible administrative/office management experience; or High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and four years of progressively responsible administrative/office management experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. <h2
Quoted from the OSHR class specification, read 2026-10-21.
Where this comes from
North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) publishes this figure in OSHR salary schedules, joined to Class Specifications. Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.
Job titles and their salary grades come from the Class Specifications, joined to the salary schedule.
Nearby classes in North Carolina
Executive Assistant I in other states
| State | Minimum | Maximum | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $30,542 | $49,987 | $30,542 to $49,987 |
| Florida | $42,562 | $88,982 | $42,562 to $88,982 |
| South Carolina | $53,142 | $90,372 | $53,142 to $90,372 |
| Texas | $42,976 | $64,469 | $42,976 to $64,469 |
Each state publishes its own range for a classification with this exact title. Duties, grade structures and bargaining units differ between states, so read each class page before comparing.