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College Administrator Salary in Alaska (2026)
$49.56 per hour · take-home ≈ $81,347/year ($6,779/month) for a single filer
Alaska ranks 30th of 51 states for College Administrator pay, with a median about 5% below the national average. Of the 80 College Administrator jobs BLS counts in Alaska, the typical worker earns $103,080 a year — though pay ranges from $74,820 for newcomers to $155,670 at the top.
College Administrator pay range in Alaska
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $74,820 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $84,870 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $103,080 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $133,190 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $155,670 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 80 College Administrator jobs in Alaska (occupation code 11-9033, “Education Administrators, Postsecondary”).
Gross vs. take-home in Alaska
A median College Administrator salary of $103,080 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Alaska), a single filer keeps about $81,347 — an effective tax rate of 21.1%.
| Gross (median) | $103,080 |
| Federal income tax | −$13,848 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,886 |
| Alaska state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $81,347 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,779 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Alaska paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a College Administrator make in Alaska?
- The median College Administrator salary in Alaska is $103,080 per year ($49.56 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $84,870 and $133,190.
- What is the take-home pay for a College Administrator in Alaska?
- On the median salary of $103,080, a single filer in Alaska takes home about $81,347 per year ($6,779 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 21.1%.
- How many College Administrator jobs are there in Alaska?
- BLS counts 80 College Administrator jobs in Alaska 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 Alaska 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 Alaska.