How to hire a sharepoint administrator

How to hire a sharepoint administrator, step by step

Here's a step-by-step sharepoint administrator hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a sharepoint administrator job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new sharepoint administrator
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The sharepoint administrator hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   A sharepoint administrator's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, sharepoint administrators from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   Here's a comparison of sharepoint administrator salaries for various roles:

   Type of Sharepoint Administrator	Description	Hourly rate
   Sharepoint Administrator	Computer networks are critical parts of almost every organization. Network and computer systems administrators are responsible for the day-to-day operation of these networks.	$30-50
   Sharepoint Developer	A Sharepoint developer is responsible for designing Sharepoint servers, implementing strategic procedures to improve operational functions and business activities. Sharepoint developers work closely with the clients' for their specifications, analyzing their content requirements, and recommending solutions according to their budget goals and set timeframe... Show more	$36-57
   Network Administrator	A network administrator is responsible for managing an organization's computer systems, ensuring its smooth operations and highest efficiency. Network administrators' duties include inspecting network malfunctions, troubleshooting unresponsive programs, improving system processes, analyzing client's specifications, upgrading existing applications, coordinating with the technology department, and creating a report of network issues resolutions... Show more	$26-43

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • PowerShell
   • SQL Server
   • Site Collections
   • Sharepoint Sites
   • Microsoft Sharepoint
   • Web Application
   • Troubleshoot
   • JavaScript
   • Windows Server
   • HTML
   • CSS
   • IIS
   • Governance
   • Content Management

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   Responsibilities:

   • Research, install and manages CCTV over IP camera system increasing security
   • Maintain and manage test and development environments utilizing internal VMWare infrastructure.
   • Implement and manage a mature backup solution for bank critical applications to recover within SLA requirements.
   • Configure and maintain service applications such as search, user profile, manage metadata and business data connectivity services etc.
   • Manage sites with multiple user departments, apply principles and processes uniquely relate to SharePoint to support intranet and collaboration initiatives.
   • Involve in developing centralize intranet website for business users and used CSS, XML and HTML.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your sharepoint administrator job description helps attract top candidates to the position. A sharepoint administrator salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for a sharepoint administrator in Florida may be lower than in Connecticut, and an entry-level sharepoint administrator usually earns less than a senior-level sharepoint administrator. Additionally, a sharepoint administrator with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average sharepoint administrator salary

   $81,739yearly

   $39.30 hourly rate

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   Entry-level sharepoint administrator salary

   $63,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 21, 2025

   Average sharepoint administrator salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$103,406	$50
   2	New Jersey	$94,699	$46
   3	New York	$87,449	$42
   4	Massachusetts	$85,893	$41
   5	Michigan	$85,704	$41
   6	Texas	$85,161	$41
   7	Virginia	$84,007	$40
   8	Maryland	$82,896	$40
   9	Georgia	$82,673	$40
   10	District of Columbia	$82,460	$40
   11	South Carolina	$80,241	$39
   12	Colorado	$80,067	$38
   13	Oregon	$79,915	$38
   14	Kentucky	$79,540	$38
   15	Illinois	$79,224	$38
   16	North Carolina	$78,306	$38
   17	Ohio	$77,907	$37
   18	Tennessee	$76,066	$37
   19	Florida	$73,113	$35
   20	Missouri	$69,040	$33

   Average sharepoint administrator salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	MUFG EMEA	$103,265	$49.65
   2	Parsons	$102,145	$49.11	24
   3	Bridgewater Associates	$100,162	$48.15
   4	Baker McKenzie	$99,073	$47.63
   5	All-Ways-Care Services	$98,669	$47.44
   6	Albemarle	$97,426	$46.84
   7	Nabors Holding Company	$97,157	$46.71
   8	Bosch USA	$93,898	$45.14
   9	TEKsystems	$93,518	$44.96	54
   10	Randstad North America, Inc.	$92,992	$44.71	11
   11	Sena	$92,719	$44.58
   12	United Rentals	$92,424	$44.43
   13	Baker Donelson	$92,233	$44.34	3
   14	Pioneer Natural Resources	$91,897	$44.18
   15	Datavail Corporation	$91,856	$44.16	2
   16	Orion Systems Integrators	$91,433	$43.96
   17	Poly	$90,756	$43.63
   18	ASR Group	$90,658	$43.59
   19	Goldbelt Falcon	$90,569	$43.54
   20	Seneca Resources	$89,734	$43.14

4. Writing a sharepoint administrator job description

   A sharepoint administrator job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a sharepoint administrator job description:

   Sharepoint administrator job description example

   • 3+ years of experience in SharePoint Management in a corporate setting
   • Ability to engage with all levels of the organization, both business and IT associates, as well as external vendors
   • Excellent written and verbal communication, problem solving, interpersonal, and time management skills

   Preferred Qualifications:

   • Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
   • Powershell, Power Automate and General Microsoft Office 365 experience in a corporate environment
   • Systems Engineering experience or equivalent

   The Team

   From managed toll lanes and long-range corridor plans to complex interchanges, major roadway, and segmental bridge designs, our teams provide the highest quality design solutions to our clients. Each day, we partner with transportation agencies and local governments across the country to keep our communities moving and improving the overall quality of life. By joining our team, you too can lead the evolution of transportation.

   The Company

   RS&H provides fully integrated architecture, engineering, and consulting services to help clients realize their most complex facility and infrastructure projects for land, air, and space. We are committed to bringing extraordinary solutions to our clients through the promise of imagination, ingenuity, and innovation. With a tradition of excellence that began in 1941, we are consistently ranked among the nation's top 100 design firms. We attribute our success to an unwavering commitment to our core values of: integrity, quality service, business success and valuing associates.

   An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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5. Post your job

   To find sharepoint administrators for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any sharepoint administrators they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level sharepoint administrators with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your sharepoint administrator job on Zippia to find and recruit sharepoint administrator candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites such as dice, engineering.com, stack overflow, it job pro.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit sharepoint administrators, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   If your interviews with sharepoint administrator applicants aren't enough to make a decision, you should also consider including a test project. These are often the best, most straightforward, and least bias-prone ways of determining who will likely succeed in the role. If you don't know how to design an appropriate test, you can ask someone else on the team to create it or take a look at these websites to get a few ideas:

   • TestDome
   • CodeSignal
   • Testlify
   • BarRaiser
   • Coderbyte

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new sharepoint administrator

   Once you have selected a candidate for the sharepoint administrator position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new sharepoint administrator. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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