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Executive Secretary Salary in Iowa (2026)
$29.97 per hour · take-home ≈ $49,901/year ($4,158/month) for a single filer
Executive Secretary pay range in Iowa
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $45,230 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $51,450 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $62,340 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $71,390 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $83,600 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,150 Executive Secretary jobs in Iowa (occupation code 43-6011, “Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Iowa
A median Executive Secretary salary of $62,340 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Iowa state income tax, a single filer keeps about $49,901 — an effective tax rate of 20.0%.
| Gross (median) | $62,340 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,301 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,769 |
| Iowa state income tax | −$2,369 |
| Take-home (annual) | $49,901 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,158 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Executive Secretary make in Iowa?
- The median Executive Secretary salary in Iowa is $62,340 per year ($29.97 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $51,450 and $71,390.
- What is the take-home pay for a Executive Secretary in Iowa?
- On the median salary of $62,340, a single filer in Iowa takes home about $49,901 per year ($4,158 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.0%.
- How many Executive Secretary jobs are there in Iowa?
- BLS counts 4,150 Executive Secretary jobs in Iowa in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Iowa state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Iowa.