What are the main factors that influence a Town Administrator's salary?

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

How does experience change A Town Administrator's salary?

A Town Administrator's salary grows with experience: a Criminal Investigator (0-0 years)earns $76,663, a Police Sergeant (0-5 years)earns $84,304, a Police Lieutenant (5+ years)earns $108,194, a Town Administrator (5-10 years)earns $131,749,

What are the highest paying states for a Town Administrator?

Town Administrator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Town Administrator roles are District of Columbia $142,968, California $142,426, Massachusetts $140,528. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Town Administrator roles make?

Salaries for Town Administrator level roles vary by specialization: Assistant Town Engineer: $91,973; Town Manager: $91,425; Town Planner: $74,155; Training Administrator: $70,476; Town Supervisor: $57,159.

Town Administrator Salary in Delaware

How much does a Town Administrator make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Town Administrator in Delaware is $130,766 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $63.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $154,197
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $116,603 to $143,031
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $103,709

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Town Administrator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$143,031	$11,919	$2,751	$69
Average	$130,766	$10,897	$2,515	$63
25th Percentile	$116,603	$9,717	$2,242	$56

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Key Factors That Influence Town Administrator Salaries

A Town 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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

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

District of Columbia: $142,968.
California: $142,426.
Massachusetts: $140,528.

District of Columbia $142,968 California $142,426 Massachusetts $140,528 Washington $140,011 New Jersey $139,960 Alaska $139,779 Connecticut $137,997 New York $137,274

Hawaii $134,962 Rhode Island $133,878 Maryland $133,142 Minnesota $132,135 Colorado $131,747 Illinois $131,618 Oregon $131,127 Delaware $130,766

New Hampshire $130,539 Virginia $130,030 Pennsylvania $128,545 Nevada $127,796 North Dakota $127,551 Michigan $127,163 Wisconsin $127,021 Vermont $126,737

Texas $125,950 Maine $125,898 Arizona $125,820 Ohio $125,730 Georgia $124,542 Indiana $123,948 Wyoming $123,832 Utah $123,651

Iowa $123,574 Kansas $122,954 Louisiana $122,773 North Carolina $122,708 Missouri $122,683 Florida $122,179 Montana $121,908 Nebraska $121,650

Kentucky $121,508 South Carolina $120,991 Tennessee $120,668 Idaho $120,539 New Mexico $119,597 Oklahoma $119,390 Alabama $118,628 South Dakota $117,350

Arkansas $116,652 West Virginia $116,278 Mississippi $115,155

Top Paying Cities for Town 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:

Lincoln: $130,177
Little Creek: $131,130
Magnolia: $130,942

Lincoln, DE $130,177 Little Creek, DE $131,130 Magnolia, DE $130,942 Milford, DE $130,508 Marydel, DE $130,722 Millsboro, DE $129,631 Millville, DE $129,831 Milton, DE $130,056

Nassau, DE $130,150 Ocean View, DE $129,809 Rehoboth Beach, DE $130,058 Seaford, DE $130,132 Selbyville, DE $129,593 Smyrna, DE $131,220 Viola, DE $130,616 Woodside, DE $130,967

Bear, DE $130,665 Newark, DE $130,616 Claymont, DE $130,883 Delaware City, DE $130,747 Hockessin, DE $130,604 Kirkwood, DE $130,722 Middletown, DE $130,772 Montchanin, DE $130,634

New Castle, DE $130,654 Odessa, DE $130,837 Port Penn, DE $130,925 Rockland, DE $130,647 Saint Georges, DE $130,731 Townsend, DE $130,932 Winterthur, DE $130,663 Lewes, DE $130,106

Wilmington, DE $130,611 Dover, DE $131,130 Dover Afb, DE $130,439 Bethany Beach, DE $129,672 Bethel, DE $129,806 Bridgeville, DE $130,113 Camden Wyoming, DE $130,761 Cheswold, DE $131,087

Clayton, DE $131,091 Dagsboro, DE $129,582 Delmar, DE $129,374 Ellendale, DE $129,766 Felton, DE $130,497 Fenwick Island, DE $129,610 Frankford, DE $129,384 Frederica, DE $130,626

Georgetown, DE $129,533 Greenwood, DE $130,133 Harbeson, DE $129,671 Harrington, DE $130,332 Hartly, DE $130,737 Houston, DE $130,146 Kenton, DE $131,098 Laurel, DE $129,455

Yorklyn, DE $130,643

Town Administrator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Town 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.

Last Updated on July 01, 2026

$116,603

Average $130,766/year

$143,031

$9,717

Average $10,897/month

$11,919

$2,242

Average $2,515/week

$2,751

$56

Average $63/hour

$69

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$143,031	$11,919	$2,751	$69
Average	$130,766	$10,897	$2,515	$63
25th Percentile	$116,603	$9,717	$2,242	$56

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