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College Administrator Salary in Washington (2026)
$61.36 per hour · take-home ≈ $98,501/year ($8,208/month) for a single filer
Washington ranks 6th of 51 states for College Administrator pay, with a median about 18% above the national average. Of the 2,140 College Administrator jobs BLS counts in Washington, the typical worker earns $127,630 a year — though pay ranges from $85,770 for newcomers to $220,610 at the top.
College Administrator pay range in Washington
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $85,770 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $102,340 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $127,630 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $167,850 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $220,610 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,140 College Administrator jobs in Washington (occupation code 11-9033, “Education Administrators, Postsecondary”).
Gross vs. take-home in Washington
A median College Administrator salary of $127,630 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Washington), a single filer keeps about $98,501 — an effective tax rate of 22.8%.
| Gross (median) | $127,630 |
| Federal income tax | −$19,365 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$9,764 |
| Washington state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $98,501 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $8,208 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a College Administrator make in Washington?
- The median College Administrator salary in Washington is $127,630 per year ($61.36 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $102,340 and $167,850.
- What is the take-home pay for a College Administrator in Washington?
- On the median salary of $127,630, a single filer in Washington takes home about $98,501 per year ($8,208 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 22.8%.
- How many College Administrator jobs are there in Washington?
- BLS counts 2,140 College Administrator jobs in Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington.