Trade Administrator Salary in the United States

How much does a Trade Administrator make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Trade Administrator in the United States is $75,021 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $36.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $90,419
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $67,945 to $83,081
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $61,502
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Trade Administrator Salaries by Percentile

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Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $83,081 $6,923 $1,598 $40
Average $75,021 $6,252 $1,443 $36
25th Percentile $67,945 $5,662 $1,307 $33
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Key Factors That Influence Trade Administrator Salaries

A Trade 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 Trade Administrator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Trade 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): $75,021
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $75,773
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $77,730
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $78,122
  • Expert (over 8 years): $78,383
Levels Salary
Entry Level Trade Administrator$75,021
Intermediate Level Trade Administrator$75,773
Senior Level Trade Administrator$77,730
Specialist Level Trade Administrator$78,122
Expert Level Trade Administrator$78,383
$75,021 0 yr
$75,773 < 2 yrs
$77,730 2-4 yrs
$78,122 5-8 yrs
$78,383 > 8 yrs
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How Do Trade 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 Trade Administrators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $83,063.
  • California: $82,748.
  • Massachusetts: $81,645.

Top Paying Cities for Trade 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: $94,624
  • San Francisco: $93,693
  • Oakland: $91,615

What Skills Can Increase a Trade Administrator's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 8.67% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Repairing (Mentioned in 1.97% Job Postings): To put something that is damaged, broken, or not working correctly, back into good condition or make it work again.
  • Technical Services (Mentioned in 1.31% Job Postings): Technical services are services that an IT organization provides to support business services or IT operations. Employee provisioning, backup and recovery, storage, and self-service help desk are examples of technical services
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 8.67%
Repairing 1.97%
Technical Services 1.31%
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 Trade Administrator's salary.
  • Programming: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
  • Presentation: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • Project Management: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Programming
 $86,274
15%
Presentation
 $84,773
13%
Project Management
 $84,023
12%
Decision Making
 $82,523
10%
CNC
 $82,523
10%
Technical Support
 $82,523
10%
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How Education impacts a Trade Administrator's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Trade Administrators 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 a Trade Administrator with a Bachelor's Degree is between $68,081 and $71,879).

Trade Administrator Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Trade Administrator
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.7%
High School 25.6%
Associates 22.0%
Bachelors 44.0%
Masters 6.2%
Doctorate 0.2%
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Trade Administrator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Trade 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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$67,945
Average $75,021/year
$83,081
$5,662
Average $6,252/month
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$1,307
Average $1,443/week
$1,598
$33
Average $36/hour
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $83,081 $6,923 $1,598 $40
Average $75,021 $6,252 $1,443 $36
25th Percentile $67,945 $5,662 $1,307 $33

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Salary Trends for Trade Administrator

Salaries for a Trade Administrator can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $60,302 in 2023 to around $59,613 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Trade Administrator salary trends, .

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