Administrator, Information Technology Department Salary in the United States

How much does an Administrator, Information Technology Department make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for an Administrator, Information Technology Department in the United States is $84,746 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $41.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $101,148
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $75,971 to $93,332
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $67,982
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Administrator, Information Technology Department Salaries by Percentile

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Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $93,332 $7,778 $1,795 $45
Average $84,746 $7,062 $1,630 $41
25th Percentile $75,971 $6,331 $1,461 $37
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Key Factors That Influence Administrator, Information Technology Department Salaries

An Administrator, Information Technology Department'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 Administrator, Information Technology Department Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Administrator, Information Technology Department'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): $69,227
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $82,957
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $107,717
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $132,332
  • Expert (over 8 years): $153,972
Levels Salary
Informati... Level Administrator, Information Technology Department$69,227
Administr... Level Administrator, Information Technology Department$82,957
Informati... Level Administrator, Information Technology Department$107,717
Informati... Level Administrator, Information Technology Department$132,332
Informati... Level Administrator, Information Technology Department$153,972
$69,227 0 yr
$82,957 < 2 yrs
$107,717 2-4 yrs
$132,332 5-8 yrs
$153,972 > 8 yrs
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How Do Administrator, Information Technology Department 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 Administrator, Information Technology Departments. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $93,831.
  • California: $93,475.
  • Massachusetts: $92,229.

Top Paying Cities for Administrator, Information Technology Departments

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: $106,890
  • San Francisco: $105,720
  • Oakland: $103,492

What Skills Can Increase an Administrator, Information Technology Department's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Troubleshooting (Mentioned in 9.52% Job Postings): Troubleshooting is a form of problem solving, often applied to repair failed products or processes on a machine or a system. It is a logical, systematic search for the source of a problem in order to solve it, and make the product or process operational again. Troubleshooting is needed to identify the symptoms. Determining the most likely cause is a process of elimination—eliminating potential causes of a problem. Finally, troubleshooting requires confirmation that the solution restores the product or process to its working state. In general, troubleshooting is the identification or diagnosis of "trouble" in the management flow of a system caused by a failure of some kind. The problem is initially described as symptoms of malfunction, and troubleshooting is the process of determining and remedying the causes of these symptoms. A system can be described in terms of its expected, desired or intended behavior (usually, for artificial systems, its purpose). Events or inputs to the system are expected to generate specific results or outputs. (For example, selecting the "print" option from various computer applications is intended to result in a hardcopy emerging from some specific device). Any unexpected or undesirable behavior is a symptom. Troubleshooting is the process of isolating the specific cause or causes of the symptom. Frequently the symptom is a failure of the product or process to produce any results. (Nothing was printed, for example). Corrective action can then be taken to prevent further failures of a similar kind.
  • IT Support (Mentioned in 3.17% Job Postings): Assisting with managing, maintaining, and repairing business technology to ensure all IT functions work seamlessly.
  • Computer Hardware (Mentioned in 2.25% Job Postings): Maintaining, configuring, and setting up computer hardware to increase business efficiency and staff productivity.
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Troubleshooting 9.52%
IT Support 3.17%
Computer Hardware 2.25%
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 Administrator, Information Technology Department's salary.
  • Emerging Technology: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • Test Automation: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Emerging Technology
 $95,763
13%
Test Automation
 $91,526
8%
Leadership
 $91,526
8%
Innovation
 $90,678
7%
Collaboration
 $90,678
7%
Consulting
 $89,831
6%
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How Education impacts an Administrator, Information Technology Department's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Administrator, Information Technology Departments enter the field with a Bachelor'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 Administrator, Information Technology Department with a Bachelor's Degree is between $81,356 and $86,059).

Administrator, Information Technology Department Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Administrator, Information Technology Department
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 2.9%
High School 16.7%
Associates 17.7%
Bachelors 51.2%
Masters 11.0%
Doctorate 0.5%
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Administrator, Information Technology Department Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Administrator, Information Technology Department'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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$75,971
Average $84,746/year
$93,332
$6,331
Average $7,062/month
$7,778
$1,461
Average $1,630/week
$1,795
$37
Average $41/hour
$45
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $93,332 $7,778 $1,795 $45
Average $84,746 $7,062 $1,630 $41
25th Percentile $75,971 $6,331 $1,461 $37

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Salary Trends for Administrator, Information Technology Department

Salaries for an Administrator, Information Technology Department can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $80,667 in 2023 to around $78,749 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Administrator, Information Technology Department salary trends, .

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2024 $79,787
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