Cost Administrator Salary in Scranton, PA

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How much does a Cost Administrator make in Scranton, PA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Cost Administrator in Scranton, PA is $64,559. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $57,773 to $72,808, with most professionals earning between $51,594 and $80,318.

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Average Salary Range for Cost Administrator in Scranton, PA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
57773
72808
64559

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
59009
74600
66889
What is the average salary for Cost Administrator in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Cost Administrator in Scranton, PA. The base salary for Cost Administrator ranges from $57,773 to $72,808 with the average base salary of $64,559. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $59,009 to $74,600 with the average total cash compensation of $66,889.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $64,559 $57,773 - $72,808
Bonus $2,329 $1,236 - $1,792
Total Pay $66,889 $59,009 - $74,600
* 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.

Cost Administrator Salary Near Scranton, PA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Scranton, PA
CITY, STATE Stroudsburg, PA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,148 - $77,061 COMPARE TO Scranton, PA
CITY, STATE Binghamton, NY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,403 - $73,602 COMPARE TO Scranton, PA
CITY, STATE Easton, PA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,488 - $76,229 COMPARE TO Scranton, PA
CITY, STATE Bethlehem, PA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,585 - $76,351 COMPARE TO Scranton, PA
CITY, STATE Allentown, PA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,585 - $76,351 COMPARE TO Scranton, PA
CITY, STATE Williamsport, PA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,155 - $73,289 COMPARE TO Scranton, PA
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About Scranton, Pennsylvania    Scranton is the sixth-largest city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. It is the county seat and largest city of Lackawanna County in Northeastern Pe....More

Scranton, Pennsylvania  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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