Administrative Chief Salary in the United States

How much does an Administrative Chief make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Administrative Chief in the United States is $66,222 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $32.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $82,780
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $59,095 to $74,889
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $52,607
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Administrative Chief Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $74,889 $6,241 $1,440 $36
Average $66,222 $5,518 $1,273 $32
25th Percentile $59,095 $4,925 $1,136 $28
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Key Factors That Influence Administrative Chief Salaries

An Administrative Chief'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 Administrative Chief Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Administrative Chief'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): $63,113
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $64,416
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $67,064
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $67,425
  • Expert (over 8 years): $68,027
Levels Salary
Entry Level Administrative Chief$63,113
Intermediate Level Administrative Chief$64,416
Senior Level Administrative Chief$67,064
Specialist Level Administrative Chief$67,425
Expert Level Administrative Chief$68,027
$63,113 0 yr
$64,416 < 2 yrs
$67,064 2-4 yrs
$67,425 5-8 yrs
$68,027 > 8 yrs
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How Do Administrative Chief 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 Chieves. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $73,320.
  • California: $73,042.
  • Massachusetts: $72,069.

Top Paying Cities for Administrative Chieves

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: $83,525
  • San Francisco: $82,704
  • Oakland: $80,870

What Skills Can Increase an Administrative Chief's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 6.77% 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.
  • Packaging (Mentioned in 2.26% Job Postings): Preparing products through wrapping or bottling to protect the goods from damages during transportation and storage.
  • Digital Marketing (Mentioned in 1.63% Job Postings): Digital marketing is the marketing of products or services using digital technologies, mainly on the Internet, but also including mobile phones, display advertising, and any other digital medium. Digital marketing's development since the 1990s and 2000s has changed the way brands and businesses use technology for marketing. As digital platforms are increasingly incorporated into marketing plans and everyday life, and as people use digital devices instead of visiting physical shops, digital marketing campaigns are becoming more prevalent and efficient. Digital marketing methods such as search engine optimization (SEO), search engine marketing (SEM), content marketing, influencer marketing, content automation, campaign marketing, data-driven marketing, e-commerce marketing, social media marketing, social media optimization, e-mail direct marketing, Display advertising, e–books, and optical disks and games are becoming more common in our advancing technology. In fact, digital marketing now extends to non-Internet channels that provide digital media, such as mobile phones (SMS and MMS), callback, and on-hold mobile ring tones. In essence, this extension to non-Internet channels helps to differentiate digital marketing from online marketing, another catch-all term for the marketing methods mentioned above, which strictly occur online.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 6.77%
Packaging 2.26%
Digital Marketing 1.63%
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 an Administrative Chief's salary.
  • Project Management: Can increase your salary by up to 17%.
  • Team Operations: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
  • Onboarding: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Project Management
$77,479
17%
Team Operations
$75,493
14%
Onboarding
$74,168
12%
Account Management
$72,844
10%
Critical Thinking
$72,181
9%
Presentation
$71,519
8%
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How Education impacts an Administrative Chief's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Administrative Chieves enter the field with a Associate's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Administrative Chief with a Associate's Degree is between $55,568 and $61,849).

Administrative Chief Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Administrative Chief
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.7%
High School 16.1%
Associates 13.0%
Bachelors 59.6%
Masters 10.6%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Administrative Chief Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Administrative Chief'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 Administrative Chief

Salaries for an Administrative Chief can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $67,255 in 2023 to around $65,603 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Administrative Chief salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Administrative Chief Over Time

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2024
$66,121
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