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

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

How does experience change An Administrator's salary?

An Administrator's salary grows with experience: an Administrative Assistant I (0-1 years)earns $45,383, an Administrator (1-3 years)earns $53,343, an Administrative Assistant III (3-5 years)earns $63,482, an Administrative Assistant IV (5-7 years)earns $74,472,

What are the highest paying states for an Administrator?

Administrator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Administrator roles are District of Columbia $58,809, California $58,586, Massachusetts $57,805. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Administrator roles make?

Salaries for Administrator level roles vary by specialization: Hospital Administrator: $229,559; Board Administrator: $109,897; SharePoint Administrator: $96,511; PACS Administrator: $95,050; Linux Administrator: $93,838.

Administrator Salary in Delaware

How much does an Administrator make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Administrator in Delaware is $53,790 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $26.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $65,401
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $48,387 to $59,868
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $43,469

Compensation Planning

Develop a Job Description

Pay Equity

2025 Compensation Trend

Smart Recruiting

AI-Powered Talent

Salary Salary + Bonus Benefits

View as table

Administrator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$59,868	$4,989	$1,151	$29
Average	$53,790	$4,482	$1,034	$26
25th Percentile	$48,387	$4,032	$931	$23

You may get higher pay by adjusting the following factors:

Change Search Criteria

Check out Administrator Job Openings in Delaware

Payroll Administrator

Nesco Resource - Wilmington, DE

Payroll Administrator

Net2Source (N2S) - Wilmington, DE

Warranty Administrator

Camping World - Milford, DE

Nursing Home Administrator

Acts Retirement-Life Communities - Seaford, DE

Search More Administrator Jobs in Delaware

Key Factors That Influence Administrator Salaries

An 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 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 Administrators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $58,809.
California: $58,586.
Massachusetts: $57,805.

District of Columbia $58,809 California $58,586 Massachusetts $57,805 Washington $57,593 New Jersey $57,571 Alaska $57,497 Connecticut $56,764 New York $56,467

Hawaii $55,516 Rhode Island $55,070 Maryland $54,767 Minnesota $54,353 Colorado $54,193 Illinois $54,140 Oregon $53,938 Delaware $53,790

New Hampshire $53,696 Virginia $53,487 Pennsylvania $52,876 Nevada $52,568 North Dakota $52,467 Michigan $52,308 Wisconsin $52,249 Vermont $52,132

Texas $51,808 Maine $51,787 Arizona $51,755 Ohio $51,718 Georgia $51,229 Indiana $50,985 Wyoming $50,937 Utah $50,863

Iowa $50,831 Kansas $50,576 Louisiana $50,502 North Carolina $50,475 Missouri $50,465 Florida $50,257 Montana $50,146 Nebraska $50,040

Kentucky $49,981 South Carolina $49,769 Tennessee $49,636 Idaho $49,583 New Mexico $49,195 Oklahoma $49,110 Alabama $48,797 South Dakota $48,271

Arkansas $47,984 West Virginia $47,830 Mississippi $47,368

Top Paying Cities for 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: $55,670
Little Creek: $55,155
Magnolia: $55,383

Lincoln, DE $55,670 Little Creek, DE $55,155 Magnolia, DE $55,383 Milford, DE $55,670 Marydel, DE $54,947 Millsboro, DE $55,670 Millville, DE $56,042 Milton, DE $55,670

Nassau, DE $55,670 Ocean View, DE $56,042 Rehoboth Beach, DE $56,042 Seaford, DE $55,086 Selbyville, DE $56,042 Smyrna, DE $54,884 Viola, DE $55,383 Woodside, DE $55,224

Bear, DE $54,480 Newark, DE $54,501 Claymont, DE $54,544 Delaware City, DE $54,501 Hockessin, DE $54,544 Kirkwood, DE $54,501 Middletown, DE $54,772 Montchanin, DE $54,544

New Castle, DE $54,544 Odessa, DE $54,847 Port Penn, DE $54,353 Rockland, DE $54,544 Saint Georges, DE $54,501 Townsend, DE $54,767 Winterthur, DE $54,544 Lewes, DE $55,670

Wilmington, DE $54,544 Dover, DE $55,128 Dover Afb, DE $55,256 Bethany Beach, DE $56,042 Bethel, DE $55,086 Bridgeville, DE $55,670 Camden Wyoming, DE $55,186 Cheswold, DE $55,001

Clayton, DE $54,862 Dagsboro, DE $56,042 Delmar, DE $55,086 Ellendale, DE $55,670 Felton, DE $55,670 Fenwick Island, DE $56,042 Frankford, DE $56,042 Frederica, DE $55,670

Georgetown, DE $55,670 Greenwood, DE $55,670 Harbeson, DE $55,670 Harrington, DE $55,670 Hartly, DE $54,836 Houston, DE $55,670 Kenton, DE $54,862 Laurel, DE $55,086

Yorklyn, DE $54,544

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

Understanding how an 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 April 01, 2026

$48,387

Average $53,790/year

$59,868

$4,032

Average $4,482/month

$4,989

$931

Average $1,034/week

$1,151

$23

Average $26/hour

$29

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$59,868	$4,989	$1,151	$29
Average	$53,790	$4,482	$1,034	$26
25th Percentile	$48,387	$4,032	$931	$23

Salaries of jobs related to Administrator

Find Your Next Administrator Job

Ready to take the next step in your career? Browse thousands of current Administrator job openings on our job board. Use the search bar below to find your perfect match.

For Employees

Get a Salary Increase

Analyze the market and your qualifications to negotiate your salary with confidence.

Search Job Openings

Search thousands of open positions to find your next opportunity.

For Employers

Adjust Employee Salary

Individualize employee pay based on unique job requirements and personal qualifications.

Price My Industry Jobs

Get the latest market price for benchmark jobs and jobs in your industry.

Cost of Living In Delaware

Cost of Living in Delaware is

1.3% Higher

than the National Average

Use Salary.com's Cost of Living Calculator to find out what income you need to maintain your standard of living in a different city and how much more or less money you need to budget for basic expenses.

Explore Cost of Living Calculator

Empower Your Team

Salary.com experts will help you thrive your workplaces.

Find Salary.com Comp Consulting

See Salary Trends in 2025

Salary.com provides salary survey data for thousands of industry Jobs.

Price Your Company Jobs and Make Pay Fair

Where Does Our Salary Data Come From?

Salary.com salary estimates, histograms, trends, and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third-party data sources. We also provide multiple percentiles of salary information for your reference, click here to know Why the Salary Midpoint Formula Is Crucial to Getting Pay Equity Right. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:

Detailed skills and competency reports for specific positions
Job and employee pricing reports
Compensation data tools, salary structures, surveys and benchmarks.

Learn about