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College Administrator Salary in Alabama (2026)
$48.09 per hour · take-home ≈ $74,390/year ($6,199/month) for a single filer
Alabama ranks 37th of 51 states for College Administrator pay, with a median about 8% below the national average. Of the 3,760 College Administrator jobs BLS counts in Alabama, the typical worker earns $100,030 a year — though pay ranges from $62,570 for newcomers to $211,370 at the top.
College Administrator pay range in Alabama
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $62,570 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $78,490 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $100,030 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $132,170 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $211,370 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,760 College Administrator jobs in Alabama (occupation code 11-9033, “Education Administrators, Postsecondary”).
Gross vs. take-home in Alabama
A median College Administrator salary of $100,030 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Alabama state income tax, a single filer keeps about $74,390 — an effective tax rate of 25.6%.
| Gross (median) | $100,030 |
| Federal income tax | −$13,177 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,652 |
| Alabama state income tax | −$4,812 |
| Take-home (annual) | $74,390 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,199 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a College Administrator make in Alabama?
- The median College Administrator salary in Alabama is $100,030 per year ($48.09 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $78,490 and $132,170.
- What is the take-home pay for a College Administrator in Alabama?
- On the median salary of $100,030, a single filer in Alabama takes home about $74,390 per year ($6,199 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 25.6%.
- How many College Administrator jobs are there in Alabama?
- BLS counts 3,760 College Administrator jobs in Alabama 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 Alabama 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 Alabama.