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College Administrator Salary in Delaware (2026)
$61.81 per hour · take-home ≈ $91,889/year ($7,657/month) for a single filer
Delaware is among the top 5 highest-paying states for College Administrators (4th of 51), with a median about 18% above the national average. Of the 360 College Administrator jobs BLS counts in Delaware, the typical worker earns $128,570 a year — though pay ranges from $82,640 for newcomers to $331,850 at the top.
College Administrator pay range in Delaware
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $82,640 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $104,410 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $128,570 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $175,240 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $331,850 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 360 College Administrator jobs in Delaware (occupation code 11-9033, “Education Administrators, Postsecondary”).
Gross vs. take-home in Delaware
A median College Administrator salary of $128,570 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Delaware state income tax, a single filer keeps about $91,889 — an effective tax rate of 28.5%.
| Gross (median) | $128,570 |
| Federal income tax | −$19,591 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$9,836 |
| Delaware state income tax | −$7,255 |
| Take-home (annual) | $91,889 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $7,657 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Delaware paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a College Administrator make in Delaware?
- The median College Administrator salary in Delaware is $128,570 per year ($61.81 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $104,410 and $175,240.
- What is the take-home pay for a College Administrator in Delaware?
- On the median salary of $128,570, a single filer in Delaware takes home about $91,889 per year ($7,657 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 28.5%.
- How many College Administrator jobs are there in Delaware?
- BLS counts 360 College Administrator jobs in Delaware 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 Delaware 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 Delaware.