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College Administrator Salary in Connecticut (2026)
$59.22 per hour · take-home ≈ $89,325/year ($7,444/month) for a single filer
Connecticut ranks 10th of 51 states for College Administrator pay, with a median about 13% above the national average. Of the 2,100 College Administrator jobs BLS counts in Connecticut, the typical worker earns $123,190 a year — though pay ranges from $75,050 for newcomers to $220,570 at the top.
College Administrator pay range in Connecticut
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $75,050 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $92,230 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $123,190 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $169,560 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $220,570 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,100 College Administrator jobs in Connecticut (occupation code 11-9033, “Education Administrators, Postsecondary”).
Gross vs. take-home in Connecticut
A median College Administrator salary of $123,190 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Connecticut state income tax, a single filer keeps about $89,325 — an effective tax rate of 27.5%.
| Gross (median) | $123,190 |
| Federal income tax | −$18,300 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$9,424 |
| Connecticut state income tax | −$6,141 |
| Take-home (annual) | $89,325 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $7,444 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a College Administrator make in Connecticut?
- The median College Administrator salary in Connecticut is $123,190 per year ($59.22 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $92,230 and $169,560.
- What is the take-home pay for a College Administrator in Connecticut?
- On the median salary of $123,190, a single filer in Connecticut takes home about $89,325 per year ($7,444 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 27.5%.
- How many College Administrator jobs are there in Connecticut?
- BLS counts 2,100 College Administrator jobs in Connecticut 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 Connecticut 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 Connecticut.