What are the main factors that influence a 401k Administrator's salary?

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

How does experience change A 401k Administrator's salary?

A 401k Administrator's salary grows with experience: a 401k Administrator (1-3 years)earns $40,486, a Student Union Manager (3-5 years)earns $65,224, a Student Union Director (5+ years)earns $79,417,

What are the highest paying states for a 401k Administrator?

401k Administrator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for 401k Administrator roles are District of Columbia $41,791, California $41,632, Massachusetts $41,078. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of 401k Administrator roles make?

Salaries for 401k Administrator level roles vary by specialization: 401K Services Manager: $140,100; 401K Services Supervisor: $95,200; 401K Services Specialist III: $93,700; 401K Analyst: $73,803; 401K Services Specialist II: $71,800.

401k Administrator Salary in Hawaii

How much does a 401k Administrator make in Hawaii?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a 401k Administrator in Hawaii is $39,451 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $19.

However, a 401k Administrator's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $47,450
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $34,483 to $43,638
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $29,959

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401k Administrator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$43,638	$3,637	$839	$21
Average	$39,451	$3,288	$759	$19
25th Percentile	$34,483	$2,874	$663	$17

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Key Factors That Influence 401k Administrator Salaries

A 401k Administrator'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 Do 401k Administrator 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 401k Administrators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $41,791.
California: $41,632.
Massachusetts: $41,078.

District of Columbia $41,791 California $41,632 Massachusetts $41,078 Washington $40,927 New Jersey $40,911 Alaska $40,859 Connecticut $40,338 New York $40,126

Hawaii $39,451 Rhode Island $39,134 Maryland $38,919 Minnesota $38,624 Colorado $38,511 Illinois $38,473 Oregon $38,330 Delaware $38,224

New Hampshire $38,158 Virginia $38,009 Pennsylvania $37,575 Nevada $37,356 North Dakota $37,284 Michigan $37,171 Wisconsin $37,129 Vermont $37,046

Texas $36,816 Maine $36,801 Arizona $36,778 Ohio $36,752 Georgia $36,405 Indiana $36,231 Wyoming $36,197 Utah $36,144

Iowa $36,122 Kansas $35,941 Louisiana $35,888 North Carolina $35,869 Missouri $35,861 Florida $35,714 Montana $35,635 Nebraska $35,559

Kentucky $35,518 South Carolina $35,367 Tennessee $35,272 Idaho $35,235 New Mexico $34,959 Oklahoma $34,899 Alabama $34,676 South Dakota $34,302

Arkansas $34,099 West Virginia $33,989 Mississippi $33,661

Top Paying Cities for 401k Administrators

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:

Aiea: $39,237
Anahola: $38,723
Captain Cook: $38,684

Aiea, HI $39,237 Anahola, HI $38,723 Captain Cook, HI $38,684 Eleele, HI $38,801 Ewa Beach, HI $39,202 Kapolei, HI $39,171 Haiku, HI $38,751 Hakalau, HI $38,665

Haleiwa, HI $39,096 Hana, HI $38,659 Hanalei, HI $38,672 Hanamaulu, HI $38,751 Hanapepe, HI $38,799 Hauula, HI $39,155 Hawaii National Park, HI $38,709 Hawi, HI $38,774

Hilo, HI $38,747 Princeville, HI $38,743 Holualoa, HI $38,699 Honaunau, HI $38,632 Honokaa, HI $38,682 Honomu, HI $38,743 Hoolehua, HI $38,632 Kaaawa, HI $39,168

Kahuku, HI $39,084 Kahului, HI $38,841 Kailua, HI $39,225 Ocean View, HI $38,731 Waikoloa, HI $38,728 Keauhou, HI $38,699 Kailua Kona, HI $38,746 Kalaheo, HI $38,755

Kalaupapa, HI $38,597 Kamuela, HI $38,702 Kaneohe, HI $39,216 Kapaa, HI $38,797 Kaumakani, HI $38,818 Kaunakakai, HI $38,679 Keaau, HI $38,773 Kealakekua, HI $38,753

Kealia, HI $38,766 Kekaha, HI $38,727 Kihei, HI $38,801 Kilauea, HI $38,743 Kapaau, HI $38,714 Koloa, HI $38,760 Kualapuu, HI $38,667 Kunia, HI $39,159

Kurtistown, HI $38,754 Lahaina, HI $38,761 Laie, HI $39,119 Lanai City, HI $38,667 Laupahoehoe, HI $38,765 Lawai, HI $38,818 Lihue, HI $38,751 Makawao, HI $38,781

Makaweli, HI $38,665 Maunaloa, HI $38,574 Mountain View, HI $38,733 Naalehu, HI $38,655 Ninole, HI $38,629 Ookala, HI $38,642 Paauilo, HI $38,689 Pahala, HI $38,666

Pahoa, HI $38,717 Paia, HI $38,763 Papaaloa, HI $38,770 Papaikou, HI $38,689 Pearl City, HI $39,209 Pepeekeo, HI $38,765 Puunene, HI $38,841 Volcano, HI $38,709

Wahiawa, HI $39,142 Pukalani, HI $38,781 Mililani, HI $39,189 Kula, HI $38,701 Waialua, HI $39,074 Waianae, HI $39,111 Wailuku, HI $38,780 Waimanalo, HI $39,217

Waimea, HI $38,814 Waipahu, HI $39,192 Honolulu, HI $39,251 J B P H H, HI $39,244 Wheeler Army Airfield, HI $39,163 Schofield Barracks, HI $39,151 Fort Shafter, HI $39,251 Tripler Army Medical Center, HI $39,251

Camp H M Smith, HI $39,242 M C B H Kaneohe Bay, HI $39,204 Wake Island, HI $39,251

401k Administrator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a 401k Administrator'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.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

$34,483

Average $39,451/year

$43,638

$2,874

Average $3,288/month

$3,637

$663

Average $759/week

$839

$17

Average $19/hour

$21

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$43,638	$3,637	$839	$21
Average	$39,451	$3,288	$759	$19
25th Percentile	$34,483	$2,874	$663	$17

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