Candidate Experience Administrator Salary in the United States

How much does a Candidate Experience Administrator make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Candidate Experience Administrator in the United States is $73,674 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $35.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $87,871
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $65,811 to $81,105
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $58,651
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Candidate Experience Administrator Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $81,105 $6,759 $1,560 $39
Average $73,674 $6,139 $1,417 $35
25th Percentile $65,811 $5,484 $1,266 $32
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Key Factors That Influence Candidate Experience Administrator Salaries

A Candidate Experience 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 Candidate Experience Administrator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Candidate Experience 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): $58,873
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $73,127
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $89,665
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $108,190
  • Expert (over 8 years): $105,347
Levels Salary
Human Res... Level Candidate Experience Administrator$58,873
Candidate... Level Candidate Experience Administrator$73,127
Human Res... Level Candidate Experience Administrator$89,665
Human Res... Level Candidate Experience Administrator$108,190
Human Res... Level Candidate Experience Administrator$105,347
$58,873 0 yr
$73,127 < 2 yrs
$89,665 2-4 yrs
$108,190 5-8 yrs
$105,347 > 8 yrs
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What Am I Worth?

How Do Candidate Experience 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 Candidate Experience Administrators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $81,572.
  • California: $81,262.
  • Massachusetts: $80,179.

Top Paying Cities for Candidate Experience 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: $92,925
  • San Francisco: $91,907
  • Oakland: $89,971

What Skills Can Increase a Candidate Experience Administrator's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 3.97% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Employment Law (Mentioned in 3.07% Job Postings): Applying the knowledge of employment law to regulate relationships between employers and employees.
  • Administrative Support (Mentioned in 1.82% 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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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 3.97%
Employment Law 3.07%
Administrative Support 1.82%
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 Candidate Experience Administrator's salary.
  • Coaching: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Team Management: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Coaching
 $78,831
7%
Team Management
 $78,094
6%
Leadership
 $77,358
5%
Collaboration
 $77,358
5%
Talent Management
 $77,358
5%
Employment Law
 $76,621
4%
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Candidate Experience Administrator Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Candidate Experience Administrator roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 55% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Candidate Experience Administrator positions in Transportation or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Candidate Experience Administrator as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Candidate Experience Administrator

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology$92,092$44.025%
Energy & Utilities$84,725$41.015%
Financial Services$84,725$41.015%
Internet$84,725$41.015%
Aerospace & Defense$81,041$39.010%

How Education impacts a Candidate Experience Administrator's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Candidate Experience Administrators 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 a Candidate Experience Administrator with a Associate's Degree is between $74,173 and $78,353).

Candidate Experience Administrator Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Candidate Experience Administrator
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.7%
High School 10.5%
Associates 7.6%
Bachelors 55.4%
Masters 25.3%
Doctorate 0.5%
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Candidate Experience Administrator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Candidate Experience 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.

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Average $73,674/year
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$5,484
Average $6,139/month
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Average $1,417/week
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Average $35/hour
$39
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $81,105 $6,759 $1,560 $39
Average $73,674 $6,139 $1,417 $35
25th Percentile $65,811 $5,484 $1,266 $32

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Salary Trends for Candidate Experience Administrator

Salaries for a Candidate Experience Administrator can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $66,485 in 2023 to around $66,309 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Candidate Experience Administrator salary trends, .

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