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College Administrator Salary in Arkansas (2026)
$37.62 per hour · take-home ≈ $61,004/year ($5,084/month) for a single filer
Arkansas ranks last (51st of 51) for College Administrator pay, with a median about 28% below the national average. Of the 1,970 College Administrator jobs BLS counts in Arkansas, the typical worker earns $78,240 a year — though pay ranges from $51,910 for newcomers to $166,240 at the top.
College Administrator pay range in Arkansas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $51,910 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $62,630 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $78,240 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $118,520 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $166,240 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,970 College Administrator jobs in Arkansas (occupation code 11-9033, “Education Administrators, Postsecondary”).
Gross vs. take-home in Arkansas
A median College Administrator salary of $78,240 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Arkansas state income tax, a single filer keeps about $61,004 — an effective tax rate of 22.0%.
| Gross (median) | $78,240 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,383 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,985 |
| Arkansas state income tax | −$2,868 |
| Take-home (annual) | $61,004 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,084 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Arkansas paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a College Administrator make in Arkansas?
- The median College Administrator salary in Arkansas is $78,240 per year ($37.62 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $62,630 and $118,520.
- What is the take-home pay for a College Administrator in Arkansas?
- On the median salary of $78,240, a single filer in Arkansas takes home about $61,004 per year ($5,084 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.0%.
- How many College Administrator jobs are there in Arkansas?
- BLS counts 1,970 College Administrator jobs in Arkansas 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 Arkansas 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 Arkansas.