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College Administrator Salary in South Carolina (2026)
$45.95 per hour · take-home ≈ $71,486/year ($5,957/month) for a single filer
South Carolina ranks 42nd of 51 states for College Administrator pay, with a median about 12% below the national average. Of the 2,990 College Administrator jobs BLS counts in South Carolina, the typical worker earns $95,570 a year — though pay ranges from $60,190 for newcomers to $177,740 at the top.
College Administrator pay range in South Carolina
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $60,190 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $70,710 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $95,570 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $130,530 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $177,740 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,990 College Administrator jobs in South Carolina (occupation code 11-9033, “Education Administrators, Postsecondary”).
Gross vs. take-home in South Carolina
A median College Administrator salary of $95,570 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus South Carolina state income tax, a single filer keeps about $71,486 — an effective tax rate of 25.2%.
| Gross (median) | $95,570 |
| Federal income tax | −$12,195 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,311 |
| South Carolina state income tax | −$4,577 |
| Take-home (annual) | $71,486 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,957 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free South Carolina paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a College Administrator make in South Carolina?
- The median College Administrator salary in South Carolina is $95,570 per year ($45.95 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $70,710 and $130,530.
- What is the take-home pay for a College Administrator in South Carolina?
- On the median salary of $95,570, a single filer in South Carolina takes home about $71,486 per year ($5,957 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 25.2%.
- How many College Administrator jobs are there in South Carolina?
- BLS counts 2,990 College Administrator jobs in South 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 South 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 South Carolina.