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College Administrator Salary in Idaho (2026)
$48.66 per hour · take-home ≈ $75,514/year ($6,293/month) for a single filer
Idaho ranks 33rd of 51 states for College Administrator pay, with a median about 7% below the national average. Of the 870 College Administrator jobs BLS counts in Idaho, the typical worker earns $101,200 a year — though pay ranges from $62,260 for newcomers to $169,370 at the top.
College Administrator pay range in Idaho
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $62,260 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $76,340 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $101,200 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $128,670 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $169,370 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 870 College Administrator jobs in Idaho (occupation code 11-9033, “Education Administrators, Postsecondary”).
Gross vs. take-home in Idaho
A median College Administrator salary of $101,200 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Idaho state income tax, a single filer keeps about $75,514 — an effective tax rate of 25.4%.
| Gross (median) | $101,200 |
| Federal income tax | −$13,434 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,742 |
| Idaho state income tax | −$4,510 |
| Take-home (annual) | $75,514 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,293 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Idaho paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a College Administrator make in Idaho?
- The median College Administrator salary in Idaho is $101,200 per year ($48.66 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $76,340 and $128,670.
- What is the take-home pay for a College Administrator in Idaho?
- On the median salary of $101,200, a single filer in Idaho takes home about $75,514 per year ($6,293 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 25.4%.
- How many College Administrator jobs are there in Idaho?
- BLS counts 870 College Administrator jobs in Idaho 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 Idaho 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 Idaho.