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Web administrator salary

Average web administrator salary

$76,146

$36.61 hourly rate

Entry-level web administrator salary
$60,000 yearly salary
Updated January 8, 2025

Understanding Web Administrator Salaries

The average salary for a Web Administrator stands at $76,146 per year, translating to approximately $37 per hour. This figure reflects various factors, including experience, location, and the specific industry. For instance, web administrators in technology sectors often earn more due to higher demand for their specialized skills.

Salary estimates can vary significantly across states. For example, web administrators in California and New York typically see some of the highest salaries, driven by the cost of living and competitive job markets. Understanding these geographical differences can help candidates gauge their earning potential.

Highest Paying Industries for Web Administrators

Web administrators can find lucrative opportunities in sectors like finance and healthcare, where advanced technical skills are often required. These industries not only offer higher salaries but also provide a platform for professional growth and development. As the digital landscape evolves, the demand for skilled web administrators is expected to increase, making this a promising career choice.

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Where can a Web Administrator earn more?

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Columbus, OH$89,869
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Web administrator salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Indeed, Glassdoor, Ziprecruiter, Comparably and Payscale, the average salary for a web administrator typically falls between $58,989 and $83,763.
zippia
$76,146yearly
glassdoor[1]
$69,943yearly
indeed[2]
$74,899yearly
comparably[3]
$83,763yearly
ZipRecruiter[4]
$79,221yearly
payscale[5]
$58,989yearly

Average web administrator salary by state

The highest-paying states for web administrators are Nevada, Washington, and Oregon. The lowest average web administrator salary states are Tennessee, Alabama, and Arkansas.

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Highest paying states for web administrators

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Utah$80,399$38.65
2Idaho$82,204$39.52
3Oregon$84,190$40.48
4Washington$84,913$40.82
5Nevada$85,135$40.93
6Montana$80,024$38.47
7Pennsylvania$76,630$36.84
8Rhode Island$76,760$36.90
9Arizona$77,060$37.05
10California$83,453$40.12
11North Dakota$75,720$36.40
12Delaware$76,749$36.90
13New Mexico$75,926$36.50
14New Jersey$77,187$37.11
15Connecticut$76,920$36.98
16Alaska$79,591$38.26
17Virginia$75,432$36.27
18Wyoming$74,698$35.91
19Vermont$74,578$35.85
20Massachusetts$76,289$36.68
21District of Columbia$75,962$36.52
22Maryland$76,153$36.61
23New Hampshire$75,462$36.28
24New York$77,142$37.09
25Ohio$73,875$35.52
26West Virginia$73,717$35.44
27Michigan$74,346$35.74
28Wisconsin$74,113$35.63
29South Dakota$73,982$35.57
30Texas$73,596$35.38
31Minnesota$74,618$35.87
32Maine$74,342$35.74
33Colorado$72,317$34.77
34Indiana$72,960$35.08
35North Carolina$72,379$34.80
36Iowa$72,728$34.97
37Illinois$73,446$35.31
38Alabama$70,999$34.13
39Kentucky$71,881$34.56
40Nebraska$72,020$34.63
41Kansas$71,189$34.23
42Tennessee$71,154$34.21
43Arkansas$70,947$34.11
44Hawaii$69,550$33.44
45Louisiana$72,369$34.79
46Mississippi$71,379$34.32
47Oklahoma$71,206$34.23
48Florida$69,131$33.24
49Missouri$71,356$34.31
50Georgia$70,943$34.11
51South Carolina$71,338$34.30

Highest paying cities for web administrators

The highest-paying cities for web administrators are San Francisco, CA, Seattle, WA, and Portland, OR.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1San Francisco, CA$89,869$43.21
2Seattle, WA$85,250$40.99
3Portland, OR$84,057$40.41
4New York, NY$77,274$37.15
5Edison, NJ$77,188$37.11
6Phoenix, AZ$77,166$37.10
7Boston, MA$76,220$36.64
8Washington, DC$75,989$36.53
9Bethesda, MD$75,968$36.52
10McLean, VA$75,919$36.50
11Pittsburgh, PA$74,942$36.03
12Lansing, MI$74,221$35.68
13Wauwatosa, WI$74,070$35.61
14Austin, TX$73,900$35.53
15Schaumburg, IL$73,711$35.44
16Columbus, OH$73,646$35.41
17Cary, NC$72,794$35.00
18Indianapolis, IN$72,697$34.95
19Chattanooga, TN$71,153$34.21
20Alpharetta, GA$71,094$34.18

Web administrator salary details

A web administrator's salary ranges from $60,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $96,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average web administrator salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a web administrator's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$96,000$8,000$46
75th Percentile$86,000$7,167$41
Average$76,146$6,346$37
25th Percentile$67,000$5,583$32
10th Percentile$60,000$5,000$29

Highest paying web administrator jobs

The highest paying types of web administrators are lead web developer, consultant database administrator, and web development consultant.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Software Developer$87,521$7,293$42.08294,329
Lead Web Developer$108,800$9,067$52.31250,411
Web Developer$78,975$6,581$37.97227,881
Web Design/Development$69,901$5,825$33.61184,573
Web Design Internship$46,605$3,884$22.4190,728
Web Graphic Designer$52,574$4,381$25.2851,462

Top companies hiring web administrators now:

  1. Citi jobs (6)
  2. AT&T jobs (8)
  3. AIG jobs (7)
  4. Intel jobs (6)
  5. Assurant jobs (13)

Which companies pay web administrators the most?

Web administrator salaries at Zoom Video Communications and JPMorgan Chase & Co. are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average web administrator salary at companies like Avid and Xilinx are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1Zoom Video Communications$101,593$48.84
2JPMorgan Chase & Co.$101,316$48.71
3Avid$100,669$48.40
4Xilinx$100,483$48.31
5MathWorks$99,052$47.62
6WEC Energy Group$97,570$46.91
7Citrix$97,086$46.68
8VMware$93,902$45.15
9SEI Investments$90,856$43.68
10Equinix$90,086$43.31
11Assurant$89,928$43.23
12TracFone Wireless$89,419$42.99
13L.A. Care Health Plan$87,127$41.89
14Total Mortgage Services$84,889$40.81
15Data$83,405$40.10
16RadNet$82,349$39.59
17Avnet$82,030$39.44
18Pace Inc$81,803$39.33
19NTT Data International L.L.C.$81,750$39.30
20IBM$81,359$39.11

Wage gap by gender, race and education

$76,000$75,400$74,800$74,200$73,600$73,000
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Web Administrator salary by industry

The average web administrator salary varies across industries:

  • The average web administrator salary in the technology industry is $80,942, the highest of any industry.
  • The average web administrator salary in the finance industry is $80,291.
  • Web administrators in the education industry earn an average salary of $71,229, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for web administrators

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Technology$80,942$38.91
2Media$80,291$38.60
3Finance$77,406$37.21
4Manufacturing$76,692$36.87
5Professional$75,847$36.46
6Retail$75,665$36.38
7Construction$73,388$35.28
8Education$71,229$34.24

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Web administrator salary trends

The average web administrator salary has risen by $12,465 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average web administrator earned $63,681 annually, but today, they earn $76,146 a year. That works out to a 10% change in pay for web administrators over the last decade.

Compare web administrator salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.

Average web administrator salary over time

Compare web administrator salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.

Web administrator salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$76,100$36.61+3.3%
2024$73,600$35.40+2.3%
2023$72,000$34.60+1.9%
2022$70,600$33.93+2.3%
2021$69,000$33.16+1.5%

Recently added web administrator salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
Pima County, AzWeb AdministratorTucson, AZ06/28/2025$59,675
United Way of King CountyEmail and Web AdministratorSeattle, WA06/27/2025$84,818
ArcadisPM Web AdministratorBoston, MA06/19/2025$70,000
General DynamicsDigital Services Web Server Administrator-Ts/Sci W/PolyAnnapolis, MD06/12/2025$102,889
NES AssociatesDigital Services Web Server Administrator-Ts/Sci W/PolyAnnapolis, MD06/11/2025$102,889
PMA ConsultantsPmweb Administrator (00448)Boston, MA05/26/2025$65,000
Us Government Other Agencies and Independent OrganizationsWebsite Administrator and Multimedia TechnologistWashington, DC05/23/2025$101,401
NES AssociatesDigital Services Web Server Administrator-Ts/Sci W/PolyAnnapolis, MD05/23/2025$102,889
Georgia Institute of TechnologyTemp-Admin Clerical Cust SVC-Website Maintenance PhysicsAtlanta, GA05/07/2025$41,740
PerspectaWeb Content AdministratorPine, AZ04/30/2025$51,000

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