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College Administrator Salary in Virginia (2026)
$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
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 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.