Group Administrator Salary in the United States

How much does a Group Administrator make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Group Administrator in the United States is $47,151 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $23.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $54,930
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $43,605 to $51,223
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $40,377
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Group Administrator Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $51,223 $4,269 $985 $25
Average $47,151 $3,929 $907 $23
25th Percentile $43,605 $3,634 $839 $21
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Key Factors That Influence Group Administrator Salaries

A Group 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Group Administrator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Group Administrator'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:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $46,018
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $46,560
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $48,366
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $51,427
  • Expert (over 8 years): $51,631
Levels Salary
Entry Level Group Administrator$46,018
Intermediate Level Group Administrator$46,560
Senior Level Group Administrator$48,366
Specialist Level Group Administrator$51,427
Expert Level Group Administrator$51,631
$46,018 0 yr
$46,560 < 2 yrs
$48,366 2-4 yrs
$51,427 5-8 yrs
$51,631 > 8 yrs
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How Do Group 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 Group Administrators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $52,206.
  • California: $52,008.
  • Massachusetts: $51,314.

Top Paying Cities for Group 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:

  • San Jose: $59,472
  • San Francisco: $58,887
  • Oakland: $57,581

What Skills Can Increase a Group Administrator's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 12.02% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Claims Management (Mentioned in 2.99% Job Postings): Claims Management means the process of identifying, controlling and resolving demands by individuals or public entities to recover losses from any Member of the Association.
  • Knowledge of Claims (Mentioned in 1.38% Job Postings): Knowledge Claims are the topics, the scholarly conversations, that research communities debate via publications and dialectic, created to carry out tasks and projects in the firm and be evaluated on their usefulness, not on their universal truth.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 12.02%
Claims Management 2.99%
Knowledge of Claims 1.38%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Group Administrator's salary.
  • Technical Skills: Can increase your salary by up to 36%.
  • Risk Management: Can increase your salary by up to 26%.
  • Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 18%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Technical Skills
$64,125
36%
Risk Management
$59,410
26%
Analysis
$55,638
18%
Claim Handling
$54,695
16%
Agility
$52,809
12%
Claim Reviews
$52,809
12%
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How Education impacts a Group Administrator's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Group Administrators enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Group Administrator with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $45,749 and $48,626).

Group Administrator Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Group Administrator
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.4%
High School 46.6%
Associates 17.8%
Bachelors 26.0%
Masters 6.8%
Doctorate 1.4%
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Group Administrator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Group 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 January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Group Administrator

Salaries for a Group Administrator can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $47,253 in 2023 to around $47,481 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Group Administrator salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Group Administrator Over Time

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$47,816
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