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College Administrator Salary in Kentucky (2026)
$54.96 per hour · take-home ≈ $85,246/year ($7,104/month) for a single filer
Kentucky ranks 15th of 51 states for College Administrator pay, with a median about 5% above the national average. Of the 890 College Administrator jobs BLS counts in Kentucky, the typical worker earns $114,310 a year — though pay ranges from $77,630 for newcomers to $230,220 at the top.
College Administrator pay range in Kentucky
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $77,630 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $94,480 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $114,310 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $167,080 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $230,220 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 890 College Administrator jobs in Kentucky (occupation code 11-9033, “Education Administrators, Postsecondary”).
Gross vs. take-home in Kentucky
A median College Administrator salary of $114,310 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Kentucky state income tax, a single filer keeps about $85,246 — an effective tax rate of 25.4%.
| Gross (median) | $114,310 |
| Federal income tax | −$16,318 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$8,745 |
| Kentucky state income tax | −$4,001 |
| Take-home (annual) | $85,246 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $7,104 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Kentucky paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a College Administrator make in Kentucky?
- The median College Administrator salary in Kentucky is $114,310 per year ($54.96 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $94,480 and $167,080.
- What is the take-home pay for a College Administrator in Kentucky?
- On the median salary of $114,310, a single filer in Kentucky takes home about $85,246 per year ($7,104 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 Kentucky?
- BLS counts 890 College Administrator jobs in Kentucky 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 Kentucky 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 Kentucky.