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College Administrator Salary in Utah (2026)
$48.28 per hour · take-home ≈ $74,957/year ($6,246/month) for a single filer
Utah ranks 36th of 51 states for College Administrator pay, with a median about 8% below the national average. Of the 2,320 College Administrator jobs BLS counts in Utah, the typical worker earns $100,420 a year — though pay ranges from $50,670 for newcomers to $218,010 at the top.
College Administrator pay range in Utah
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $50,670 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $67,280 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $100,420 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $140,910 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $218,010 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,320 College Administrator jobs in Utah (occupation code 11-9033, “Education Administrators, Postsecondary”).
Gross vs. take-home in Utah
A median College Administrator salary of $100,420 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Utah state income tax, a single filer keeps about $74,957 — an effective tax rate of 25.4%.
| Gross (median) | $100,420 |
| Federal income tax | −$13,262 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,682 |
| Utah state income tax | −$4,519 |
| Take-home (annual) | $74,957 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,246 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a College Administrator make in Utah?
- The median College Administrator salary in Utah is $100,420 per year ($48.28 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $67,280 and $140,910.
- What is the take-home pay for a College Administrator in Utah?
- On the median salary of $100,420, a single filer in Utah takes home about $74,957 per year ($6,246 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 Utah?
- BLS counts 2,320 College Administrator jobs in Utah 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 Utah 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 Utah.