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Exchange administrator salary
Average exchange administrator salary
$93,513
Understanding the Exchange Administrator Salary
The average Exchange Administrator salary is approximately $93,513 per year, translating to about $45 per hour. This role is essential in maintaining and managing email systems, ensuring smooth communication across corporate environments. Salaries can vary significantly based on factors such as geographic location, years of experience, and industry.
Highest Paying States
Exchange Administrators in states like California, New York, and Texas typically enjoy higher salaries due to the demand for skilled IT professionals. For instance, California often leads with salaries exceeding $100,000, influenced by the cost of living and concentration of tech companies.
Career Advancement Opportunities
As industries evolve, Exchange Administrators have opportunities to advance into managerial positions or specialize in cloud services, further enhancing their earning potential. Continuous learning and certifications in relevant technologies can significantly impact career growth and salary.
- Average Salary: $93,513
- Top-Paying States: California, New York, Texas
- Career Advancement: Managerial roles, cloud specialization
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Exchange administrator salary estimates from across the web
Average exchange administrator salary by state
The highest-paying states for exchange administrators are California, Nevada, and Oregon. The lowest average exchange administrator salary states are New Mexico, Illinois, and Hawaii.
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Highest paying states for exchange administrators
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Utah | $100,741 | $48.43 |
| 2 | Oregon | $103,201 | $49.62 |
| 3 | Nevada | $105,392 | $50.67 |
| 4 | Virginia | $98,614 | $47.41 |
| 5 | California | $107,951 | $51.90 |
| 6 | Vermont | $95,489 | $45.91 |
| 7 | Ohio | $99,209 | $47.70 |
| 8 | Pennsylvania | $94,837 | $45.59 |
| 9 | Idaho | $94,542 | $45.45 |
| 10 | New Jersey | $101,738 | $48.91 |
| 11 | Washington | $94,945 | $45.65 |
| 12 | Minnesota | $95,017 | $45.68 |
| 13 | Texas | $91,429 | $43.96 |
| 14 | Delaware | $96,503 | $46.40 |
| 15 | Maryland | $92,068 | $44.26 |
| 16 | North Carolina | $89,851 | $43.20 |
| 17 | Wyoming | $88,805 | $42.69 |
| 18 | New York | $96,161 | $46.23 |
| 19 | Tennessee | $92,026 | $44.24 |
| 20 | Connecticut | $94,538 | $45.45 |
| 21 | Massachusetts | $91,349 | $43.92 |
| 22 | District of Columbia | $91,886 | $44.18 |
| 23 | Rhode Island | $88,802 | $42.69 |
| 24 | South Dakota | $89,209 | $42.89 |
| 25 | South Carolina | $89,792 | $43.17 |
| 26 | North Dakota | $85,142 | $40.93 |
| 27 | Maine | $90,751 | $43.63 |
| 28 | Arizona | $85,786 | $41.24 |
| 29 | Indiana | $89,342 | $42.95 |
| 30 | Kentucky | $89,535 | $43.05 |
| 31 | West Virginia | $85,903 | $41.30 |
| 32 | Alabama | $83,266 | $40.03 |
| 33 | New Hampshire | $86,984 | $41.82 |
| 34 | Mississippi | $87,568 | $42.10 |
| 35 | Alaska | $82,748 | $39.78 |
| 36 | Oklahoma | $85,415 | $41.06 |
| 37 | Kansas | $83,434 | $40.11 |
| 38 | Michigan | $83,991 | $40.38 |
| 39 | Colorado | $79,321 | $38.14 |
| 40 | Hawaii | $78,069 | $37.53 |
| 41 | New Mexico | $78,590 | $37.78 |
| 42 | Wisconsin | $82,954 | $39.88 |
| 43 | Arkansas | $82,362 | $39.60 |
| 44 | Montana | $78,897 | $37.93 |
| 45 | Florida | $77,064 | $37.05 |
| 46 | Missouri | $79,788 | $38.36 |
| 47 | Louisiana | $82,744 | $39.78 |
| 48 | Nebraska | $77,167 | $37.10 |
| 49 | Georgia | $79,846 | $38.39 |
| 50 | Illinois | $78,315 | $37.65 |
| 51 | Iowa | $77,099 | $37.07 |
Highest paying cities for exchange administrators
The highest-paying cities for exchange administrators are San Jose, CA, Springfield, OR, and Piscataway, NJ.
| Rank | City | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose, CA | $115,241 | $55.40 |
| 2 | Springfield, OR | $104,568 | $50.27 |
| 3 | Piscataway, NJ | $101,716 | $48.90 |
| 4 | Salt Lake City, UT | $100,336 | $48.24 |
| 5 | Alexandria, VA | $99,280 | $47.73 |
| 6 | Wilmington, DE | $96,714 | $46.50 |
| 7 | Harrisburg, PA | $94,436 | $45.40 |
| 8 | Washington, DC | $91,938 | $44.20 |
| 9 | Austin, TX | $91,884 | $44.17 |
| 10 | Portland, ME | $91,281 | $43.89 |
| 11 | Oklahoma City, OK | $85,571 | $41.14 |
| 12 | Colorado Springs, CO | $79,580 | $38.26 |
| 13 | Kansas City, MO | $79,433 | $38.19 |
Exchange administrator salary details
An exchange administrator's salary ranges from $70,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $123,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is an exchange administrator's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $123,000 | $10,250 | $59 |
| 75th Percentile | $108,000 | $9,000 | $52 |
| Average | $93,513 | $7,793 | $45 |
| 25th Percentile | $80,000 | $6,667 | $38 |
| 10th Percentile | $70,000 | $5,833 | $34 |
Highest paying exchange administrator jobs
The highest paying types of exchange administrators are senior administrator, systems administrator lead, and senior system administrator.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network/Server Administrator | $78,919 | $6,577 | $37.94 | 167,546 |
| Information Technology Administrator | $73,195 | $6,100 | $35.19 | 159,499 |
| Systems Administrator Lead | $99,956 | $8,330 | $48.06 | 132,285 |
| Windows System Administrator | $79,845 | $6,654 | $38.39 | 94,648 |
| Help Desk Administrator | $49,798 | $4,150 | $23.94 | 130,180 |
| Unix Systems Administrator | $87,936 | $7,328 | $42.28 | 110,185 |
Top companies hiring exchange administrators now:
Which companies pay exchange administrators the most?
Exchange administrator salaries at Unisys and Salient CRGT are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average exchange administrator salary at companies like General Dynamics Mission Systems and Texas Capital Bank are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unisys | $111,029 | $53.38 |
| 2 | Salient CRGT | $99,188 | $47.69 |
| 3 | General Dynamics Mission Systems | $98,734 | $47.47 |
| 4 | Texas Capital Bank | $94,523 | $45.44 |
| 5 | CompuCom Systems Inc | $93,698 | $45.05 |
| 6 | Randstad North America, Inc. | $91,174 | $43.83 |
| 7 | Hitachi Vantara | $90,180 | $43.36 |
| 8 | Gensler | $88,344 | $42.47 |
| 9 | Lockheed Martin | $87,674 | $42.15 |
| 10 | Shook, Hardy & Bacon | $87,423 | $42.03 |
| 11 | General Dynamics | $86,073 | $41.38 |
| 12 | BioFire Diagnostics | $85,587 | $41.15 |
| 13 | Vets Plus | $85,560 | $41.13 |
| 14 | CriticalRiver | $84,790 | $40.76 |
| 15 | Cognizant | $84,224 | $40.49 |
| 16 | PeaceHealth | $83,396 | $40.09 |
| 17 | City of San Jos | $83,130 | $39.97 |
| 18 | Nes Holdings | $78,042 | $37.52 |
| 19 | UnitedHealth Group | $74,475 | $35.81 |
| 20 | Leidos | $73,379 | $35.28 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Exchange Administrator salary by industry
The average exchange administrator salary varies across industries:
- The average exchange administrator salary in the finance industry is $100,088, the highest of any industry.
- The average exchange administrator salary in the finance industry is $95,313.
- Exchange administrators in the hospitality industry earn an average salary of $82,313, the lowest of any industry.
Highest paying industries for exchange administrators
| Rank | Industry | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Finance | $100,088 | $48.12 |
| 2 | Professional | $95,313 | $45.82 |
| 3 | Technology | $94,300 | $45.34 |
| 4 | Manufacturing | $90,700 | $43.61 |
| 5 | Media | $86,052 | $41.37 |
| 6 | Hospitality | $82,313 | $39.57 |
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Exchange administrator salary trends
The average exchange administrator salary has risen by $17,064 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average exchange administrator earned $76,449 annually, but today, they earn $93,513 a year. That works out to a 9% change in pay for exchange administrators over the last decade.
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Average exchange administrator salary over time
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Exchange administrator salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $93,500 | $44.96 | +3.3% |
| 2025 | $90,400 | $43.48 | +2.3% |
| 2024 | $88,400 | $42.49 | +1.2% |
| 2023 | $87,400 | $42.00 | +1.7% |
| 2022 | $85,900 | $41.28 | +2.4% |
Recently added exchange administrator salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Booz Allen Hamilton Inc. | Exchange Administrator and Engineer, Senior | McLean, VA | 06/18/2025 | $69,400 |
| Northrop Grumman | SR. Principal MS Exchange Administrator | Linthicum, MD | 06/14/2025 | $124,900 |
| Leidos | Exchange Administrator Specialist | Hawaii | 03/26/2025 | $70,958 |
| Trace3 | Exchange/Messaging Administrator (Hybrid) | Herndon, VA | 03/26/2025 | $166,960 |
| Teksystems | Exchange Administrator *Ts/Sci Clearance Required* | Pope, MS | 03/25/2025 | $125,220 |
| Technumen, Inc. | Exchange Email Administrator | Houston, TX | 02/13/2025 | $93,226 |
| Leidos | Exchange Administrator Specialist | Hawaii | 01/26/2025 | $70,958 |
| Carney | Cyber Exchange Sipr Content Administrator | Fort Meade, MD | 01/14/2025 | $60,000 |
| Team Carney | Cyber Exchange Sipr Content Administrator | Linthicum, MD | 01/13/2025 | $60,000 |
| Denver Health | Microsoft Exchange and M365 Administrator | Denver, CO | 12/15/2024 | $95,366 |
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