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College Administrator Salary in Georgia (2026)
$52.98 per hour · take-home ≈ $81,259/year ($6,772/month) for a single filer
Georgia ranks 16th of 51 states for College Administrator pay, with a median about 1% above the national average. Of the 2,890 College Administrator jobs BLS counts in Georgia, the typical worker earns $110,200 a year — though pay ranges from $72,910 for newcomers to $230,780 at the top.
College Administrator pay range in Georgia
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $72,910 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $86,740 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $110,200 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $161,550 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $230,780 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,890 College Administrator jobs in Georgia (occupation code 11-9033, “Education Administrators, Postsecondary”).
Gross vs. take-home in Georgia
A median College Administrator salary of $110,200 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Georgia state income tax, a single filer keeps about $81,259 — an effective tax rate of 26.3%.
| Gross (median) | $110,200 |
| Federal income tax | −$15,414 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$8,430 |
| Georgia state income tax | −$5,097 |
| Take-home (annual) | $81,259 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,772 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Georgia paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a College Administrator make in Georgia?
- The median College Administrator salary in Georgia is $110,200 per year ($52.98 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $86,740 and $161,550.
- What is the take-home pay for a College Administrator in Georgia?
- On the median salary of $110,200, a single filer in Georgia takes home about $81,259 per year ($6,772 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 26.3%.
- How many College Administrator jobs are there in Georgia?
- BLS counts 2,890 College Administrator jobs in Georgia 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 Georgia 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 Georgia.