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How much does a City Administrator make? The average City Administrator salary is $53,704 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $48,162 and $60,328. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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City Administrator
City of Platte City - Platte City , MO
The City of Platte City, Missouri is searching for our next City Administrator. The City of Platte City is actively searching for a dynamic cooperative, and forward-thinking individual to assume the ...
LinkedIn - 4 days ago
City Administrator
Brainerd Lakes Economic Development Corporation - Brainerd , MN
The city of Crosslake, MN is looking to hire a new city administrator to join their team. If you have ever dreamed of living in a city where there are 400 lakes withing 50 miles, multiple golf ...
ZipRecruiter - 33 days ago
Court Administrator
City of Hutchins - Hutchins , TX
Operates under the general direction of the City Administrator and Municipal Court Judge. Prepare and/or process a variety of Court paperwork which may include warrants, extension applications ...
ZipRecruiter - 7 days ago
City Administrator
City of Racine - Racine , WI
Lead City Team in negotiating collective bargaining agreements with represented City bargaining units. * Assists the Mayor and City Council with strategic and long-term planning for the City
Latpro - Diversity Jobs - 81 days ago
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATOR
City of Chicago - Chicago , IL
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATOR Job Number: 399202 Description JOB ANNOUNCEMENT MEDICAL ADMINISTRATOR OFFICE ... Works with other city agencies and Department units on matters pertaining to medical administration ...
Latpro - Diversity Jobs - 1 day ago
Project Administrator
Smart City Networks, Limited Partnership - Washington , DC
Project Administrator Company Overview Smart City began more than 30 years ago and has evolved into the nation's leading telecommunication provider for convention centers and meeting facilities. We ...
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City Administrator Salary in Major Cities

This chart shows the salary comparison for City Administrator between major cities. San Francisco City consistently ranks #1 as of March 26, 2024. Click on the chart to see the detail salary data for City Administrator in each city.

City Administrator Salary by City

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City Name Average Salary
San Francisco, CA $67,130
Washington, DC $59,772
Miami, FL $51,824
Chicago, IL $56,335
Boston, MA $60,202
New York, NY $62,726
Dallas, TX $53,006
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Average Salary Range for City Administrator

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48162
60328
53704

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
48862
61756
54683
What is the average salary for City Administrator in 2024?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of City Administrator in the United States. The base salary for City Administrator ranges from $48,162 to $60,328 with the average base salary of $53,704. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $48,862 to $61,756 with the average total cash compensation of $54,683.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $53,704 $48,162 - $60,328
Bonus $979 $701 - $1,428
Total Pay $54,683 $48,862 - $61,756
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

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What's the difference between Assistant City Administrator and City Administrator?
According to our latest salary estimation on March 26, 2024. The average salary of City Administrator is $53,704, and the average salary of Assistant City Administrator is $0. The average salary of Assistant City Administrator is lower than City Administrator. ( 2024-03-27 salary.com )
I am a City Administrator, which location’s salary is higher, Oxnard, CA or Hutchinson, KS?
Oxnard, CA typically sees higher pay than Hutchinson, KS for City Administrator. a City Administrator Salary in Oxnard, CA is $57,570 as of March 26, 2024; a City Administrator Salary in Hutchinson, KS is $49,622 as of March 26, 2024. ( 2024-03-27 salary.com )

City Administrator Frequently Asked Questions

Why does the salary of a City Administrator vary from city to city?
The cost of living is tied to salaries. If the expenses are higher in a particular city, then the wage level will be higher as well to afford the people can opportunity to live there. This is why you're always going to make more money in New York City for example, than in a small town. ( 2024-03-27 salary.com )
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Salary ranges for a City Administrator can vary widely, depending on the city and several other pay factors, including (but not limited to) education level, certifications, additional skills, and work experience. Click here to view Eight Factors That Can Affect Your Pay ( 2024-03-27 salary.com )
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Last Update: March 26, 2024