Entry Level Administrator Salary in the United States

How much does an Entry Level Administrator make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Entry Level Administrator in the United States is $74,934 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $36.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $83,474
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $68,726 to $79,404
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $63,074
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Entry Level Administrator Salaries by Percentile

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Monthly
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75th Percentile $79,404 $6,617 $1,527 $38
Average $74,934 $6,244 $1,441 $36
25th Percentile $68,726 $5,727 $1,322 $33
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Key Factors That Influence Entry Level Administrator Salaries

An Entry Level 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 Experience Level Affects Entry Level Administrator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Entry Level 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): $74,605
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $95,036
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $112,545
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $130,770
  • Expert (over 8 years): $153,677
Levels Salary
Entry Lev... Level Entry Level Administrator$74,605
Systems A... Level Entry Level Administrator$95,036
Systems A... Level Entry Level Administrator$112,545
Systems A... Level Entry Level Administrator$130,770
Systems A... Level Entry Level Administrator$153,677
$74,605 0 yr
$95,036 < 2 yrs
$112,545 2-4 yrs
$130,770 5-8 yrs
$153,677 > 8 yrs
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What Am I Worth?

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

  • District of Columbia: $82,966.
  • California: $82,652.
  • Massachusetts: $81,550.

Top Paying Cities for Entry Level 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: $94,514
  • San Francisco: $93,479
  • Oakland: $91,509

What Skills Can Increase an Entry Level Administrator's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Troubleshooting (Mentioned in 6.75% Job Postings): Troubleshooting is a form of problem solving, often applied to repair failed products or processes on a machine or a system. It is a logical, systematic search for the source of a problem in order to solve it, and make the product or process operational again. Troubleshooting is needed to identify the symptoms. Determining the most likely cause is a process of elimination—eliminating potential causes of a problem. Finally, troubleshooting requires confirmation that the solution restores the product or process to its working state. In general, troubleshooting is the identification or diagnosis of "trouble" in the management flow of a system caused by a failure of some kind. The problem is initially described as symptoms of malfunction, and troubleshooting is the process of determining and remedying the causes of these symptoms. A system can be described in terms of its expected, desired or intended behavior (usually, for artificial systems, its purpose). Events or inputs to the system are expected to generate specific results or outputs. (For example, selecting the "print" option from various computer applications is intended to result in a hardcopy emerging from some specific device). Any unexpected or undesirable behavior is a symptom. Troubleshooting is the process of isolating the specific cause or causes of the symptom. Frequently the symptom is a failure of the product or process to produce any results. (Nothing was printed, for example). Corrective action can then be taken to prevent further failures of a similar kind.
  • Azure (Mentioned in 2.62% Job Postings): Microsoft Azure, often referred to as Azure, is a cloud computing service operated by Microsoft for application management via Microsoft-managed data centers.
  • Cisco (Mentioned in 1.75% Job Postings): Cisco Systems, Inc., commonly known as Cisco, is an American-based multinational technology conglomerate corporation headquartered in San Jose, California.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Troubleshooting 6.75%
Azure 2.62%
Cisco 1.75%
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 an Entry Level Administrator's salary.
  • Long Term Care: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • Cisco: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • AWS: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Long Term Care
$81,678
9%
Cisco
$79,430
6%
AWS
$79,430
6%
VMware
$77,931
4%
Azure
$77,931
4%
Coordination
$77,931
4%
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Entry Level Administrator Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Entry Level Administrator roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 60% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Financial Services and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Entry Level Administrator positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Entry Level Administrator as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Entry Level Administrator

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services$97,414$47.030%
Biotechnology$91,419$44.022%
Pharmaceuticals$88,422$43.018%
Internet$86,174$41.015%
Software & Networking$86,174$41.015%

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

Understanding how an Entry Level 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 August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Entry Level Administrator

Salaries for an Entry Level Administrator can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $65,177 in 2023 to around $64,152 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Entry Level Administrator salary trends, .

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    Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

    Alphabe Insight | Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

    Sparkbit 360 | Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

    Alphabe Insight | Columbus, OH

    Entry Level Production Assistant. At Consider Posh Pro, we've got a knack for turning dull moments into dazzling opportunities. We're the ones who add a sp... more

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FAQ about Entry Level Administrator

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Entry Level Administrator?

The Financial Services industry offers the highest average compensation for Entry Level Administrator roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

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