Category: Salary

The role of the administrative professional is increasingly being recognized and rewarded, according to a major new report. The American Society of Administrative Professionals’ 2024 State of the Profession study highlights positive trends around compensation structures, pay increases and access to professional development.

Your contributions play a pivotal role in the success of your executive and your organization as an executive assistant, but sometimes it may feel as though you aren’t compensated accordingly. As you continue to excel in your role and take on increasing responsibilities, it’s natural to consider asking for a raise or negotiating additional perks. Here’s a guide to help you navigate the conversation with confidence and professionalism.

Chances are, for today’s admin, there is room for a higher salary. But where to start?

U.S. Census Bureau figures reveal that women make about 83 cents for every dollar earned by men. Pew Research reports that college-educated Black and Hispanic men earn roughly 80% of the hourly wages of white college-educated men.

The U.S. Department of Labor has announced plans to raise the salary threshold that qualifies white-collar employees for overtime pay. With a notice of proposed rulemaking due in May, HR pros should start preparing now for changes that will probably have to be implemented by the end of the year.

While many savvy employers now offer higher salaries to attract and retain talent, they should still expect pay raise requests ahead for 2023. That’s according to a Robert Half survey of 1,000 U.S. workers and 1,500 hiring managers conducted between June and July 2022.

Nearly two-thirds of employees—62%—plan to ask for a raise this year.

Pay raises are making a comeback. U.S. companies plan to give employees larger raises next year as they recover from the economic fallout from the pandemic and face mounting challenges attracting and retaining employees, according to a new survey by the Willis Towers Watson consulting firm.