How to hire a web administrator

How to hire a web administrator, step by step

Here's a step-by-step web 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 web administrator job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new web administrator
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your web administrator job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a web administrator for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   A web administrator's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, web 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 web administrator salaries for various roles:

   Type of Web Administrator	Description	Hourly rate
   Web Administrator		$28-46
   Software Developer	A software developer is responsible for designing application systems to support the user and business' needs. Duties of a software developer include testing software codes, performing diagnostic programs and troubleshooting, interpreting system data and establishing efficient parameters, and ensuring the compatibility of the systems... Show more	$32-54
   Lead Web Developer	A lead web developer is in charge of spearheading the development of web applications and systems. In a company setting, their responsibilities include managing a team of developers, identifying and understanding project requirements, heading the planning and execution stages, setting objectives and timelines, establishing guidelines, delegating tasks, and providing technical support and guidance to staff... Show more	$40-67

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Web Application
   • WordPress
   • HTML
   • CSS
   • JavaScript
   • SharePoint
   • Html Css
   • Customer Service
   • Web Content
   • Data Entry
   • SEO
   • Java
   • PHP
   • Windows Server

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   Responsibilities:

   • Coordinate releases with dev project leads and release management teams.
   • Used DevOps techniques with Saltstack and Jenkins to automate site deployment, updates and upgrades.
   • Maintain internal tools for managing site structure, data, security, using CMS and Java.
   • Develop Perl and shell scripting to automate network device configuration, testing; automate UNIX host configurations.
   • Create and monitor multiple domains with multiple manage servers, machines, node manager and cluster environment.
   • Develop many JACL, Jython, scripts and shell scripts to automate the maintenance process of the WebSphere.

   More web administrator duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your web administrator job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A web administrator salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, web administrators' average salary in florida is 19% less than in nevada.
   • Seniority. Entry-level web administrators earn 38% less than senior-level web administrators.
   • Certifications. A web administrator with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a web administrator's salary.

   Average web administrator salary

   $76,146yearly

   $36.61 hourly rate

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   Entry-level web administrator salary

   $60,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 5, 2025

   Average web administrator salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$89,869	$43
   2	Washington	$85,250	$41
   3	Oregon	$84,057	$40
   4	New York	$77,274	$37
   5	New Jersey	$77,188	$37
   6	Arizona	$77,166	$37
   7	Massachusetts	$76,220	$37
   8	District of Columbia	$75,989	$37
   9	Maryland	$75,968	$37
   10	Virginia	$75,919	$37
   11	Pennsylvania	$74,942	$36
   12	Michigan	$74,221	$36
   13	Wisconsin	$74,070	$36
   14	Texas	$73,900	$36
   15	Illinois	$73,711	$35
   16	Ohio	$73,646	$35
   17	North Carolina	$72,794	$35
   18	Indiana	$72,697	$35
   19	Tennessee	$71,153	$34
   20	Georgia	$71,094	$34

   Average web administrator salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Zoom Video Communications	$101,593	$48.84
   2	JPMorgan Chase & Co.	$101,316	$48.71	21
   3	Avid	$100,669	$48.40	7
   4	Xilinx	$100,483	$48.31
   5	MathWorks	$99,052	$47.62
   6	WEC Energy Group	$97,570	$46.91
   7	Citrix	$97,086	$46.68
   8	VMware	$93,902	$45.15
   9	SEI Investments	$90,856	$43.68
   10	Equinix	$90,086	$43.31
   11	Assurant	$89,928	$43.23
   12	TracFone Wireless	$89,419	$42.99
   13	L.A. Care Health Plan	$87,127	$41.89	1
   14	Total Mortgage Services	$84,889	$40.81
   15	Data	$83,405	$40.10
   16	RadNet	$82,349	$39.59	2
   17	Avnet	$82,030	$39.44
   18	Pace Inc	$81,803	$39.33
   19	NTT Data International L.L.C.	$81,750	$39.30	53
   20	IBM	$81,359	$39.11	46

4. Writing a web administrator job description

   A job description for a web administrator role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a web administrator job description:

   Web administrator job description example

   Under minimal supervision this position is responsible for the content management of IDA's external, internal corporate, and project sites administered by Corporate Communications (CC). This includes creating and maintaining content and media, design and task sites by developing and or implementing methods for continuous website revisions. This position will ensure proper functionality of sites, and problem-solving as needed, working with SDI staff when necessary.
   Responsibilities
   
   * Create and deliver day-to-day web content, edits, and page layout changes that achieve corporate objectives and adhere to corporate brand guidelines.
   * Support an experienced web development team in developing new, and maintaining existing, websites by designing or adding functionality such as menus, web forms and contributing to web-based content.
   * Optimize web content for SEO, keywords, image presentation, download speed, page structure, mobile devices, user experience, and more
   * Create individual components for websites which may include specialized scripting in CSS and HTML.
   * Work in a fast-paced team environment to support and meet the needs of multiple clients and projects.
   * Consult with IDA staff members in designing, updating and maintaining material for corporate and task websites. Follow established IDA security regulations and procedures.
   * Work with other CC personnel as needed for graphics and other materials appropriate for use on websites, performs other duties as assigned.
   
   Qualifications
   
   * Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Web Development or Web Design with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience. This includes website development, operations, maintenance, content management, trouble shooting, and/or reporting.
   * Fundamental awareness of website content management systems, web publishing, web security and current and emerging industry trends.
   * Ability to organize and provide content creation and migration to redesigned sites will be essential.
   * Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and follow through required.
   * Strong interpersonal skills with ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees.
   * Proficiency with the following languages and software applications: HTML, CSS, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Office Suite, WordPress and JavaScript.
   * Willingness to learn new skills is a must
   * US citizenship is required.
   * Successful completion of a criminal background check is required
   * Ability to obtain and maintain necessary security clearances.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right web administrator for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your web administrator job on Zippia to find and recruit web 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

   Your first interview with web administrator candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   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 web 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 web administrator

   Once you've found the web administrator candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

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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