The cost of assistants for celebrities
Being a celebrity, actually, is very expensive. When you launch to A-list status, you have to hire a whole team of people to assist you: agents, business managers, personal assistants, publicity reps, wardrobe consultants, lawyers, tax preparers, domestic staff, security agents, etc. While it's true that those multimillion-dollar paydays can be astronomical, there isn't as much left over as one might think.
In a recent interview with the Hollywood Reporter, actress Sydney Sweeney spoke about how hard it is to keep it all going. She actually expressed concern about not being able to take time off, or she wouldn't be able to pay her bills.
In a recent interview with the Hollywood Reporter, actress Sydney Sweeney spoke about how hard it is to keep it all going. She actually expressed concern about not being able to take time off, or she wouldn't be able to pay her bills.
How much do celebrity personal assistants make in 2025?
When celebrities hire personal assistants, salary will largely depend on how big the star is. Because of the astronomical cost of living in Los Angeles, for example, the bare minimum would be $60,000 a year. But more experienced assistants who act in a Chief of Staff capacity can charge up to $150,000 or more. As the old saying goes, "You get what you pay for."
While the upper range is eye watering, don't forget that huge A-list stars need a small army of assistants to keep the celebrity publicity machine going. One PA might go on the road with the celebrity while filming a movie, while another would stay back in Hollywood to keep things going with the agents, managers, and domestic staff. In short, it can cost millions a year just for your team.
While the upper range is eye watering, don't forget that huge A-list stars need a small army of assistants to keep the celebrity publicity machine going. One PA might go on the road with the celebrity while filming a movie, while another would stay back in Hollywood to keep things going with the agents, managers, and domestic staff. In short, it can cost millions a year just for your team.
