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College Administrator Salary in Illinois (2026)
$47.97 per hour · take-home ≈ $74,080/year ($6,173/month) for a single filer
Illinois ranks 38th of 51 states for College Administrator pay, with a median about 8% below the national average. Of the 9,530 College Administrator jobs BLS counts in Illinois, the typical worker earns $99,770 a year — though pay ranges from $62,270 for newcomers to $172,540 at the top.
College Administrator pay range in Illinois
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $62,270 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $76,830 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $99,770 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $128,420 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $172,540 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 9,530 College Administrator jobs in Illinois (occupation code 11-9033, “Education Administrators, Postsecondary”).
Gross vs. take-home in Illinois
A median College Administrator salary of $99,770 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Illinois state income tax, a single filer keeps about $74,080 — an effective tax rate of 25.7%.
| Gross (median) | $99,770 |
| Federal income tax | −$13,119 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,632 |
| Illinois state income tax | −$4,939 |
| Take-home (annual) | $74,080 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,173 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Illinois paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a College Administrator make in Illinois?
- The median College Administrator salary in Illinois is $99,770 per year ($47.97 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $76,830 and $128,420.
- What is the take-home pay for a College Administrator in Illinois?
- On the median salary of $99,770, a single filer in Illinois takes home about $74,080 per year ($6,173 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 25.7%.
- How many College Administrator jobs are there in Illinois?
- BLS counts 9,530 College Administrator jobs in Illinois 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 Illinois 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 Illinois.