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 $40,160, a Student Union Manager (3-5 years)earns $64,700, a Student Union Director (5+ years)earns $78,779,

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 Rhode Island

How much does a 401k Administrator make in Rhode Island?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a 401k Administrator in Rhode Island is $39,134 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): $47,069
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $34,205 to $43,287
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $29,718

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401k Administrator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$43,287	$3,607	$832	$21
Average	$39,134	$3,261	$753	$19
25th Percentile	$34,205	$2,850	$658	$16

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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:

Adamsville: $39,623
Albion: $39,288
Ashaway: $39,548

Adamsville, RI $39,623 Albion, RI $39,288 Ashaway, RI $39,548 Barrington, RI $39,185 Block Island, RI $39,403 Bradford, RI $39,524 Bristol, RI $39,336 Carolina, RI $39,459

Charlestown, RI $39,473 Chepachet, RI $39,395 Clayville, RI $39,285 Coventry, RI $39,287 West Greenwich, RI $39,395 East Greenwich, RI $39,260 Exeter, RI $39,384 Fiskeville, RI $39,184

Forestdale, RI $39,486 Foster, RI $39,374 Glendale, RI $39,489 Greene, RI $39,425 Greenville, RI $39,199 Harmony, RI $39,250 Harrisville, RI $39,472 Hope, RI $39,208

Hope Valley, RI $39,513 Hopkinton, RI $39,565 Jamestown, RI $39,433 Kenyon, RI $39,454 Little Compton, RI $39,617 Manville, RI $39,340 Mapleville, RI $39,402 Newport, RI $39,473

Middletown, RI $39,490 North Kingstown, RI $39,328 North Scituate, RI $39,250 Oakland, RI $39,445 Pascoag, RI $39,498 Pawtucket, RI $39,126 Central Falls, RI $39,144 Cumberland, RI $39,366

Lincoln, RI $39,183 Portsmouth, RI $39,469 Prudence Island, RI $39,387 Rockville, RI $39,559 Saunderstown, RI $39,409 Shannock, RI $39,456 Slatersville, RI $39,486 Slocum, RI $39,408

Tiverton, RI $39,589 Wakefield, RI $39,443 Kingston, RI $39,428 Narragansett, RI $39,454 Peace Dale, RI $39,438 Warren, RI $39,286 Warwick, RI $39,176 Westerly, RI $39,557

West Kingston, RI $39,440 West Warwick, RI $39,224 Wood River Junction, RI $39,496 Woonsocket, RI $39,488 North Smithfield, RI $39,398 Wyoming, RI $39,456 Providence, RI $39,115 Cranston, RI $39,120

North Providence, RI $39,125 East Providence, RI $39,117 Riverside, RI $39,130 Rumford, RI $39,124 Smithfield, RI $39,204 Johnston, RI $39,138

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

$34,205

Average $39,134/year

$43,287

$2,850

Average $3,261/month

$3,607

$658

Average $753/week

$832

$16

Average $19/hour

$21

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$43,287	$3,607	$832	$21
Average	$39,134	$3,261	$753	$19
25th Percentile	$34,205	$2,850	$658	$16

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