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College Administrator Salary in Virginia (2026)

$120,840 /year median

$58.10 per hour · take-home ≈ $87,653/year ($7,304/month) for a single filer

Virginia ranks 11th of 51 states for College Administrator pay, with a median about 11% above the national average. Of the 0 College Administrator jobs BLS counts in Virginia, the typical worker earns $120,840 a year — though pay ranges from $68,000 for newcomers to $234,300 at the top.

College Administrator pay range in Virginia

PercentileAnnual wageMeaning
10th percentile (entry) $68,000 Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this
25th percentile $85,600 A quarter earn less
Median (50th) $120,840 Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile $172,480 Top quarter starts here
90th percentile (top) $234,300 Highest-paid 10% earn more than this

BLS reports 0 College Administrator jobs in Virginia (occupation code 11-9033, “Education Administrators, Postsecondary”).

Gross vs. take-home in Virginia

A median College Administrator salary of $120,840 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Virginia state income tax, a single filer keeps about $87,653 — an effective tax rate of 27.5%.

Gross (median)$120,840
Federal income tax−$17,755
Social Security + Medicare−$9,244
Virginia state income tax−$6,188
Take-home (annual)$87,653
Take-home (monthly)$7,304

Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Virginia paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a College Administrator make in Virginia?
The median College Administrator salary in Virginia is $120,840 per year ($58.10 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $85,600 and $172,480.
What is the take-home pay for a College Administrator in Virginia?
On the median salary of $120,840, a single filer in Virginia takes home about $87,653 per year ($7,304 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 27.5%.
How many College Administrator jobs are there in Virginia?
BLS counts 0 College Administrator jobs in Virginia 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 Virginia 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 Virginia.