What are the main factors that influence an Administrative Manager's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change An Administrative Manager's salary?

An Administrative Manager's salary grows with experience: an Office Manager (3-5 years)earns $85,533, an Office Manager, Senior (5+ years)earns $98,398, an Administrative Manager (5+ years)earns $133,863, an Administrative Director (5+ years)earns $164,851, a Chief Administrative Officer (5+ years)earns $314,628,

What are the highest paying states for an Administrative Manager?

Administrative Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Administrative Manager roles are District of Columbia $146,354, California $145,799, Massachusetts $143,856. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Administrative Manager roles make?

Salaries for Administrative Manager level roles vary by specialization: Program Administrative Manager: $144,000; Administrative Operations Manager: $132,627; Manager Administrative Resources: $132,203; Administrative Services Manager: $132,190; Branch Administrative Manager: $130,499.

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Administrative Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does an Administrative Manager make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Administrative Manager in Delaware is $133,863 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $64.

However, an Administrative Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $170,514
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $122,225 to $153,047
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $111,629

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Administrative Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$153,047	$12,754	$2,943	$74
Average	$133,863	$11,155	$2,574	$64
25th Percentile	$122,225	$10,185	$2,350	$59

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Key Factors That Influence Administrative Manager Salaries

An Administrative Manager's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Administrative Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Administrative Manager's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Office Manager (3-5 years): $85,533
Office Manager, Senior (5+ years): $98,398
Administrative Manager (5+ years): $133,863
Administrative Director (5+ years): $164,851
Chief Administrative Officer (5+ years): $314,628

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Office Manager	3-5 years	$85,533
Office Manager, Senior	5+ years	$98,398
Administrative Manager	5+ years	$133,863
Administrative Director	5+ years	$164,851
Chief Administrative Officer	5+ years	$314,628

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How Do Administrative Manager Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Administrative Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $146,354.
California: $145,799.
Massachusetts: $143,856.

District of Columbia $146,354 California $145,799 Massachusetts $143,856 Washington $143,327 New Jersey $143,274 Alaska $143,089 Connecticut $141,265 New York $140,525

Hawaii $138,159 Rhode Island $137,048 Maryland $136,295 Minnesota $135,264 Colorado $134,867 Illinois $134,735 Oregon $134,233 Delaware $133,863

New Hampshire $133,630 Virginia $133,109 Pennsylvania $131,589 Nevada $130,823 North Dakota $130,571 Michigan $130,175 Wisconsin $130,029 Vermont $129,739

Texas $128,932 Maine $128,879 Arizona $128,800 Ohio $128,708 Georgia $127,491 Indiana $126,883 Wyoming $126,764 Utah $126,579

Iowa $126,500 Kansas $125,866 Louisiana $125,681 North Carolina $125,614 Missouri $125,588 Florida $125,073 Montana $124,795 Nebraska $124,531

Kentucky $124,385 South Carolina $123,856 Tennessee $123,526 Idaho $123,394 New Mexico $122,429 Oklahoma $122,217 Alabama $121,437 South Dakota $120,129

Arkansas $119,415 West Virginia $119,032 Mississippi $117,882

Top Paying Cities for Administrative Managers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $138,542
Little Creek: $137,260
Magnolia: $137,828

Lincoln, DE $138,542 Little Creek, DE $137,260 Magnolia, DE $137,828 Milford, DE $138,542 Marydel, DE $136,744 Millsboro, DE $138,542 Millville, DE $139,467 Milton, DE $138,542

Nassau, DE $138,542 Ocean View, DE $139,467 Rehoboth Beach, DE $139,467 Seaford, DE $137,088 Selbyville, DE $139,467 Smyrna, DE $136,586 Viola, DE $137,828 Woodside, DE $137,432

Bear, DE $135,581 Newark, DE $135,634 Claymont, DE $135,740 Delaware City, DE $135,634 Hockessin, DE $135,740 Kirkwood, DE $135,634 Middletown, DE $136,308 Montchanin, DE $135,740

New Castle, DE $135,740 Odessa, DE $136,493 Port Penn, DE $135,264 Rockland, DE $135,740 Saint Georges, DE $135,634 Townsend, DE $136,295 Winterthur, DE $135,740 Lewes, DE $138,542

Wilmington, DE $135,740 Dover, DE $137,194 Dover Afb, DE $137,511 Bethany Beach, DE $139,467 Bethel, DE $137,088 Bridgeville, DE $138,542 Camden Wyoming, DE $137,339 Cheswold, DE $136,877

Clayton, DE $136,533 Dagsboro, DE $139,467 Delmar, DE $137,088 Ellendale, DE $138,542 Felton, DE $138,542 Fenwick Island, DE $139,467 Frankford, DE $139,467 Frederica, DE $138,542

Georgetown, DE $138,542 Greenwood, DE $138,542 Harbeson, DE $138,542 Harrington, DE $138,542 Hartly, DE $136,467 Houston, DE $138,542 Kenton, DE $136,533 Laurel, DE $137,088

Yorklyn, DE $135,740

Administrative Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Administrative Manager's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$122,225

Average $133,863/year

$153,047

$10,185

Average $11,155/month

$12,754

$2,350

Average $2,574/week

$2,943

$59

Average $64/hour

$74

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$153,047	$12,754	$2,943	$74
Average	$133,863	$11,155	$2,574	$64
25th Percentile	$122,225	$10,185	$2,350	$59

Administrative Manager Salary Growth & Career Path

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For an Administrative Manager, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Administrative Director role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $164,851 - a projected growth of 23% over your current level.

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