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Corporate administrator salary
Average corporate administrator salary
$49,932
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Average corporate administrator salary by state
Highest paying states for corporate administrators
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arizona | $59,064 | $28.40 |
| 2 | Washington | $60,902 | $29.28 |
| 3 | Oregon | $59,774 | $28.74 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $57,462 | $27.63 |
| 5 | California | $62,315 | $29.96 |
| 6 | Vermont | $55,235 | $26.56 |
| 7 | New York | $57,747 | $27.76 |
| 8 | Rhode Island | $55,944 | $26.90 |
| 9 | Connecticut | $57,269 | $27.53 |
| 10 | New Hampshire | $56,471 | $27.15 |
| 11 | Hawaii | $59,515 | $28.61 |
| 12 | Delaware | $54,875 | $26.38 |
| 13 | Maryland | $54,891 | $26.39 |
| 14 | Maine | $55,773 | $26.81 |
| 15 | Idaho | $51,520 | $24.77 |
| 16 | New Jersey | $56,426 | $27.13 |
| 17 | Pennsylvania | $51,890 | $24.95 |
| 18 | Virginia | $51,169 | $24.60 |
| 19 | Alaska | $49,981 | $24.03 |
| 20 | Ohio | $50,609 | $24.33 |
| 21 | Alabama | $48,006 | $23.08 |
| 22 | Wyoming | $48,836 | $23.48 |
| 23 | Texas | $48,442 | $23.29 |
| 24 | North Carolina | $48,788 | $23.46 |
| 25 | Colorado | $48,556 | $23.34 |
| 26 | Missouri | $49,274 | $23.69 |
| 27 | South Dakota | $48,437 | $23.29 |
| 28 | Indiana | $48,341 | $23.24 |
| 29 | Michigan | $47,854 | $23.01 |
| 30 | District of Columbia | $46,822 | $22.51 |
| 31 | Illinois | $47,540 | $22.86 |
| 32 | West Virginia | $47,171 | $22.68 |
| 33 | Louisiana | $48,459 | $23.30 |
| 34 | North Dakota | $45,904 | $22.07 |
| 35 | Nevada | $45,911 | $22.07 |
| 36 | Georgia | $47,090 | $22.64 |
| 37 | Minnesota | $47,600 | $22.88 |
| 38 | Florida | $45,791 | $22.01 |
| 39 | Iowa | $47,155 | $22.67 |
| 40 | New Mexico | $45,373 | $21.81 |
| 41 | Wisconsin | $46,048 | $22.14 |
| 42 | Utah | $42,850 | $20.60 |
| 43 | Mississippi | $46,435 | $22.32 |
| 44 | Tennessee | $44,966 | $21.62 |
| 45 | Kentucky | $44,783 | $21.53 |
| 46 | Arkansas | $44,321 | $21.31 |
| 47 | Kansas | $42,963 | $20.66 |
| 48 | Montana | $42,157 | $20.27 |
| 49 | Nebraska | $42,227 | $20.30 |
| 50 | South Carolina | $41,507 | $19.96 |
| 51 | Oklahoma | $40,466 | $19.45 |
Corporate administrator salary details
A corporate administrator's salary ranges from $34,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $71,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a corporate administrator's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $71,000 | $5,917 | $34 |
| 75th Percentile | $60,000 | $5,000 | $29 |
| Average | $49,932 | $4,161 | $24 |
| 25th Percentile | $41,000 | $3,417 | $20 |
| 10th Percentile | $34,000 | $2,833 | $16 |
Highest paying corporate administrator jobs
The highest paying types of corporate administrators are senior administrator, lead administrator, and managing administrator.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Analyst | $55,444 | $4,620 | $26.66 | 91,598 |
| Business Administrator | $72,503 | $6,042 | $34.86 | 103,025 |
| Managing Administrator | $75,025 | $6,252 | $36.07 | 64,677 |
| Clinic Administrator | $71,242 | $5,937 | $34.25 | 70,844 |
| Office Administrator | $37,423 | $3,119 | $17.99 | 118,096 |
| LAN Administrator | $60,942 | $5,079 | $29.30 | 92,931 |
How would you rate the starting salaries for corporate administrators, as well as the prospects for salary advancement?
Dr. Richard Huff Ph.D.
Assistant professor, assistant chair, Virginia Commonwealth University
These groups likely present varying degrees of salary requirements and qualifications. In the federal service, an MPA qualifies as one at the GS-9 entry-level. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) publishes salary tables at Link The beginning salary varies by location from $53K to $61K, with the higher amount near large metropolitan areas. Higher salaries are common in overseas areas. Progression is based on performance with opportunities to achieve salaries of $150K and over at the executive levels. Overall, beginning salaries for the MPA considering nonprofits and government agencies is estimated at $53K.
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Corporate administrator salary trends
The average corporate administrator salary has risen by $9,111 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average corporate administrator earned $40,821 annually, but today, they earn $49,932 a year. That works out to a 9% change in pay for corporate administrators over the last decade.
Compare corporate administrator salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average corporate administrator salary over time
Compare corporate administrator salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Corporate administrator salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $49,900 | $24.01 | +3.3% |
| 2025 | $48,300 | $23.21 | +2.3% |
| 2024 | $47,200 | $22.69 | +1.2% |
| 2023 | $46,600 | $22.43 | +1.7% |
| 2022 | $45,800 | $22.04 | +2.4% |
Recently added corporate administrator salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sol de Janeiro | Corporate Card Administrator | Fine, NY | 06/12/2025 | $80,000 |
| Advanced Energy | Corporate Card Administrator | Denver, CO | 06/11/2025 | $57,000 |
| Ryan Companies Us | Corporate Insurance Administrator | Minneapolis, MN | 06/09/2025 | $49,671 |
| Ryan Companies Us | Corporate Insurance Administrator | Minneapolis, MN | 05/25/2025 | $49,671 |
| Ryan Cos. Us Inc. | Corporate Insurance Administrator | Minneapolis, MN | 05/23/2025 | $49,671 |
| Delaware North Companies | Administrator, Corporate Security | Buffalo, NY | 05/17/2025 | $60,406 |
| Advanced Energy | Corporate Card Administrator (T&E) | Denver, CO | 05/15/2025 | $57,000 |
| Aircommunities | Corporate Admin | Denver, CO | 04/28/2025 | $39,653 |
| Michigan Cat | Administrative-Corporate Parts Backorder | Novi, MI | 04/22/2025 | $49,045 |
| MacAllister | Administrative-Corporate Parts Backorder | Novi, MI | 04/17/2025 | $49,045 |
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