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College Administrator Salary in Wisconsin (2026)
$60.08 per hour · take-home ≈ $91,397/year ($7,616/month) for a single filer
Wisconsin ranks 9th of 51 states for College Administrator pay, with a median about 15% above the national average. Of the 1,190 College Administrator jobs BLS counts in Wisconsin, the typical worker earns $124,960 a year — though pay ranges from $78,890 for newcomers to $198,850 at the top.
College Administrator pay range in Wisconsin
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $78,890 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $101,860 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $124,960 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $162,320 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $198,850 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,190 College Administrator jobs in Wisconsin (occupation code 11-9033, “Education Administrators, Postsecondary”).
Gross vs. take-home in Wisconsin
A median College Administrator salary of $124,960 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Wisconsin state income tax, a single filer keeps about $91,397 — an effective tax rate of 26.9%.
| Gross (median) | $124,960 |
| Federal income tax | −$18,724 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$9,559 |
| Wisconsin state income tax | −$5,279 |
| Take-home (annual) | $91,397 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $7,616 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Wisconsin paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a College Administrator make in Wisconsin?
- The median College Administrator salary in Wisconsin is $124,960 per year ($60.08 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $101,860 and $162,320.
- What is the take-home pay for a College Administrator in Wisconsin?
- On the median salary of $124,960, a single filer in Wisconsin takes home about $91,397 per year ($7,616 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 26.9%.
- How many College Administrator jobs are there in Wisconsin?
- BLS counts 1,190 College Administrator jobs in Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin.