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College Administrator Salary in Indiana (2026)
$47.12 per hour · take-home ≈ $74,882/year ($6,240/month) for a single filer
Indiana ranks 40th of 51 states for College Administrator pay, with a median about 10% below the national average. Of the 3,370 College Administrator jobs BLS counts in Indiana, the typical worker earns $98,000 a year — though pay ranges from $61,030 for newcomers to $213,580 at the top.
College Administrator pay range in Indiana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $61,030 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $71,590 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $98,000 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $139,940 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $213,580 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,370 College Administrator jobs in Indiana (occupation code 11-9033, “Education Administrators, Postsecondary”).
Gross vs. take-home in Indiana
A median College Administrator salary of $98,000 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Indiana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $74,882 — an effective tax rate of 23.6%.
| Gross (median) | $98,000 |
| Federal income tax | −$12,730 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,497 |
| Indiana state income tax | −$2,891 |
| Take-home (annual) | $74,882 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,240 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Indiana paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a College Administrator make in Indiana?
- The median College Administrator salary in Indiana is $98,000 per year ($47.12 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $71,590 and $139,940.
- What is the take-home pay for a College Administrator in Indiana?
- On the median salary of $98,000, a single filer in Indiana takes home about $74,882 per year ($6,240 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 23.6%.
- How many College Administrator jobs are there in Indiana?
- BLS counts 3,370 College Administrator jobs in Indiana 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 Indiana 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 Indiana.