Administrative Department Manager Salary in the United States

How much does an Administrative Department Manager make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for an Administrative Department Manager in the United States is $54,119 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $26.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $61,964
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $50,045 to $58,226
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $46,336
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Administrative Department Manager Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $58,226 $4,852 $1,120 $28
Average $54,119 $4,510 $1,041 $26
25th Percentile $50,045 $4,170 $962 $24
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Key Factors That Influence Administrative Department Manager Salaries

An Administrative Department 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Administrative Department 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 Department Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $59,921.
  • California: $59,693.
  • Massachusetts: $58,898.

Top Paying Cities for Administrative Department 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:

  • San Jose: $68,261
  • San Francisco: $67,513
  • Oakland: $66,090

What Skills Can Increase an Administrative Department Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Scheduling (Mentioned in 36.98% Job Postings): Scheduling is the process of arranging, controlling and optimizing work and workloads in a production process or manufacturing process.
  • Patient Care (Mentioned in 1.84% Job Postings): Patient care refers to the prevention, treatment, and management of illness and the preservation of physical and mental well-being through services offered by health professionals.
  • Administrative Support (Mentioned in 1% Job Postings): Administrative support means technical assistance, studies, surveys, or securing volunteers to assist the department in fulfilling its administrative responsibilities.
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Scheduling 36.98%
Patient Care 1.84%
Administrative Support 1%
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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 Department Manager's salary.
  • Process Improvement: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
  • Collaboration: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
  • Pediatric: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Process Improvement
 $62,237
15%
Collaboration
 $61,696
14%
Pediatric
 $61,696
14%
Project Management
 $61,155
13%
Home Care
 $60,614
12%
Leadership
 $59,531
10%
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Administrative Department Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Administrative Department Manager roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Healthcare, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, Administrative Department Manager positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Administrative Department Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an Administrative Department Manager

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare$64,943$31.020%

How Education impacts an Administrative Department Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Administrative Department Managers 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 Department Manager with a Associate's Degree is between $45,297 and $47,644).

Administrative Department Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Administrative Department Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.5%
High School 30.2%
Associates 21.0%
Bachelors 32.2%
Masters 15.6%
Doctorate 0.5%
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Administrative Department Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Administrative Department 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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$50,045
Average $54,119/year
$58,226
$4,170
Average $4,510/month
$4,852
$962
Average $1,041/week
$1,120
$24
Average $26/hour
$28
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $58,226 $4,852 $1,120 $28
Average $54,119 $4,510 $1,041 $26
25th Percentile $50,045 $4,170 $962 $24

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Salary Trends for Administrative Department Manager

Salaries for an Administrative Department Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $64,578 in 2023 to around $63,841 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Administrative Department Manager salary trends, .

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