What are the main factors that influence an Admin Specialist's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change an Admin Specialist's salary?

An Admin Specialist's salary grows with experience: starting around $44,907 for beginners, reaching about $47,793 at mid-level, and approach $49,622 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Admin Specialist?

Admin Specialist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Admin Specialist roles are District of Columbia $49,963, California $49,774, Massachusetts $49,110. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Admin Specialist roles make?

Salaries for Admin Specialist level roles vary by specialization: Credit Admin: $114,738; Database Admin: $106,174; healthcare admin: $99,094; Specialist-Property Admin: $80,272; Payroll Admin: $74,727.

Admin Specialist Salary in Delaware

How much does an Admin Specialist make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Admin Specialist in Delaware is $45,699 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $22.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $53,568
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $40,947 to $49,818
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $36,621

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Admin Specialist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$49,818	$4,151	$958	$24
Average	$45,699	$3,808	$879	$22
25th Percentile	$40,947	$3,412	$787	$20

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Key Factors That Influence Admin Specialist Salaries

An Admin Specialist'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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Admin Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Admin Specialist'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): $44,907
Early Career (1-2 years): $45,897
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $47,793
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $49,426
Expert (over 8 years): $49,622

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Admin Specialist	$44,907
Intermediate Level Admin Specialist	$45,897
Senior Level Admin Specialist	$47,793
Specialist Level Admin Specialist	$49,426
Expert Level Admin Specialist	$49,622

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How Do Admin Specialist 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 Admin Specialists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $49,963.
California: $49,774.
Massachusetts: $49,110.

District of Columbia $49,963 California $49,774 Massachusetts $49,110 Washington $48,930 New Jersey $48,912 Alaska $48,849 Connecticut $48,226 New York $47,973

Hawaii $47,165 Rhode Island $46,786 Maryland $46,529 Minnesota $46,177 Colorado $46,042 Illinois $45,997 Oregon $45,825 Delaware $45,699

New Hampshire $45,619 Virginia $45,442 Pennsylvania $44,923 Nevada $44,661 North Dakota $44,575 Michigan $44,440 Wisconsin $44,390 Vermont $44,291

Texas $44,016 Maine $43,998 Arizona $43,970 Ohio $43,939 Georgia $43,524 Indiana $43,316 Wyoming $43,276 Utah $43,212

Iowa $43,185 Kansas $42,969 Louisiana $42,906 North Carolina $42,883 Missouri $42,874 Florida $42,698 Montana $42,603 Nebraska $42,513

Kentucky $42,463 South Carolina $42,283 Tennessee $42,170 Idaho $42,125 New Mexico $41,795 Oklahoma $41,723 Alabama $41,457 South Dakota $41,010

Arkansas $40,767 West Virginia $40,636 Mississippi $40,243

Top Paying Cities for Admin Specialists

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:

Lincoln: $47,296
Little Creek: $46,859
Magnolia: $47,053

Lincoln, DE $47,296 Little Creek, DE $46,859 Magnolia, DE $47,053 Milford, DE $47,296 Marydel, DE $46,683 Millsboro, DE $47,296 Millville, DE $47,612 Milton, DE $47,296

Nassau, DE $47,296 Ocean View, DE $47,612 Rehoboth Beach, DE $47,612 Seaford, DE $46,800 Selbyville, DE $47,612 Smyrna, DE $46,628 Viola, DE $47,053 Woodside, DE $46,917

Bear, DE $46,285 Newark, DE $46,303 Claymont, DE $46,340 Delaware City, DE $46,303 Hockessin, DE $46,340 Kirkwood, DE $46,303 Middletown, DE $46,534 Montchanin, DE $46,340

New Castle, DE $46,340 Odessa, DE $46,597 Port Penn, DE $46,177 Rockland, DE $46,340 Saint Georges, DE $46,303 Townsend, DE $46,529 Winterthur, DE $46,340 Lewes, DE $47,296

Wilmington, DE $46,340 Dover, DE $46,836 Dover Afb, DE $46,944 Bethany Beach, DE $47,612 Bethel, DE $46,800 Bridgeville, DE $47,296 Camden Wyoming, DE $46,886 Cheswold, DE $46,728

Clayton, DE $46,610 Dagsboro, DE $47,612 Delmar, DE $46,800 Ellendale, DE $47,296 Felton, DE $47,296 Fenwick Island, DE $47,612 Frankford, DE $47,612 Frederica, DE $47,296

Georgetown, DE $47,296 Greenwood, DE $47,296 Harbeson, DE $47,296 Harrington, DE $47,296 Hartly, DE $46,588 Houston, DE $47,296 Kenton, DE $46,610 Laurel, DE $46,800

Yorklyn, DE $46,340

Admin Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Admin Specialist'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

$40,947

Average $45,699/year

$49,818

$3,412

Average $3,808/month

$4,151

$787

Average $879/week

$958

$20

Average $22/hour

$24

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$49,818	$4,151	$958	$24
Average	$45,699	$3,808	$879	$22
25th Percentile	$40,947	$3,412	$787	$20

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