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College Administrator Salary in North Carolina (2026)
$48.59 per hour · take-home ≈ $76,402/year ($6,367/month) for a single filer
North Carolina ranks 34th of 51 states for College Administrator pay, with a median about 7% below the national average. Of the 7,390 College Administrator jobs BLS counts in North Carolina, the typical worker earns $101,060 a year — though pay ranges from $64,490 for newcomers to $185,140 at the top.
College Administrator pay range in North Carolina
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $64,490 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $79,810 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $101,060 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $135,660 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $185,140 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 7,390 College Administrator jobs in North Carolina (occupation code 11-9033, “Education Administrators, Postsecondary”).
Gross vs. take-home in North Carolina
A median College Administrator salary of $101,060 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus North Carolina state income tax, a single filer keeps about $76,402 — an effective tax rate of 24.4%.
| Gross (median) | $101,060 |
| Federal income tax | −$13,403 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,731 |
| North Carolina state income tax | −$3,524 |
| Take-home (annual) | $76,402 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,367 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free North Carolina paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a College Administrator make in North Carolina?
- The median College Administrator salary in North Carolina is $101,060 per year ($48.59 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $79,810 and $135,660.
- What is the take-home pay for a College Administrator in North Carolina?
- On the median salary of $101,060, a single filer in North Carolina takes home about $76,402 per year ($6,367 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 24.4%.
- How many College Administrator jobs are there in North Carolina?
- BLS counts 7,390 College Administrator jobs in North Carolina 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 North Carolina 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 North Carolina.