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College Administrator Salary in Colorado (2026)
$56.94 per hour · take-home ≈ $87,650/year ($7,304/month) for a single filer
Colorado ranks 14th of 51 states for College Administrator pay, with a median about 9% above the national average. Of the 1,770 College Administrator jobs BLS counts in Colorado, the typical worker earns $118,440 a year — though pay ranges from $80,740 for newcomers to $239,370 at the top.
College Administrator pay range in Colorado
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $80,740 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $86,490 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $118,440 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $171,380 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $239,370 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,770 College Administrator jobs in Colorado (occupation code 11-9033, “Education Administrators, Postsecondary”).
Gross vs. take-home in Colorado
A median College Administrator salary of $118,440 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Colorado state income tax, a single filer keeps about $87,650 — an effective tax rate of 26.0%.
| Gross (median) | $118,440 |
| Federal income tax | −$17,227 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$9,061 |
| Colorado state income tax | −$4,503 |
| Take-home (annual) | $87,650 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $7,304 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Colorado paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a College Administrator make in Colorado?
- The median College Administrator salary in Colorado is $118,440 per year ($56.94 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $86,490 and $171,380.
- What is the take-home pay for a College Administrator in Colorado?
- On the median salary of $118,440, a single filer in Colorado takes home about $87,650 per year ($7,304 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 26.0%.
- How many College Administrator jobs are there in Colorado?
- BLS counts 1,770 College Administrator jobs in Colorado 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 Colorado 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 Colorado.