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Department Administrator salaries

Pay ranges employers published in 30 open job postings for Department Administrator roles at 18 companies, updated Nov 12, 2026.

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Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD; 1 more posting in CAD. How these figures are made

Pay distribution

Department Administrator: postings by posted pay29 postings by the midpoint of their pay range, in 15 bands from $50K to $200K. Median $101K; middle half $75.3K–$149K.Median $101K$50K$200K

Postings per pay band: $50K–$60K: 2; $60K–$70K: 2; $70K–$80K: 8; $80K–$90K: 2; $90K–$100K: 0; $100K–$110K: 4; $110K–$120K: 1; $120K–$130K: 0; $130K–$140K: 2; $140K–$150K: 5; $150K–$160K: 0; $160K–$170K: 0; $170K–$180K: 1; $180K–$190K: 0; $190K–$200K: 2.

Pay by level

  1. Entry level$85.2K median, $58.1K–$86.9K typical, 4 postingsEntry level: middle half $58.1K–$86.9K, median $85.2K
  2. Mid level$105K median, $75.3K–$149K typical, 24 postingsMid level: middle half $75.3K–$149K, median $105K

Companies hiring

  1. 884$149K median, $105K–$149K typical, 4 postings884: middle half $105K–$149K, median $149K
  2. Columbia University$149K median, $105K–$149K typical, 4 postingsColumbia University: middle half $105K–$149K, median $149K
  3. 820$75.3K median, $75.3K–$75.3K typical, 3 postings820: middle half $75.3K–$75.3K, median $75.3K
  4. Drexel University$75.3K median, $75.3K–$75.3K typical, 3 postingsDrexel University: middle half $75.3K–$75.3K, median $75.3K

Top-paying companies

  1. 884 · $149K median, 4 postings
  2. Columbia University · $149K median, 4 postings
  3. 820 · $75.3K median, 3 postings
  4. Drexel University · $75.3K median, 3 postings

By location

  1. United States$86.9K median, $75.3K–$149K typical, 27 postingsUnited States: middle half $75.3K–$149K, median $86.9K
  2. New York$105K median, $79.5K–$149K typical, 10 postingsNew York: middle half $79.5K–$149K, median $105K
  3. New York City, NY$149K median, $86.9K–$149K typical, 9 postingsNew York City, NY: middle half $86.9K–$149K, median $149K
  4. Pennsylvania$75.3K median, $75.3K–$75.3K typical, 6 postingsPennsylvania: middle half $75.3K–$75.3K, median $75.3K

Remote vs on-site

Remote: too few postings list pay to show a figure. On-site: $79.5K median, $63.4K–$112K typical, from 12 postings.

Newest Department Administrator postings

  1. Department Administrator IUniversity of Kentucky · Lexington, KY · $21.48–$34.36/hr · Posted Nov 9, 2026
  2. Department Administrator - Department of Public Works (DPW)Town of Foxborough (MA) · Foxborough, MA · $66K–$82.9K/yr · Posted Nov 6, 2026
  3. Senior Department Administrator - Environmental HubTufts University · Medford, MA · $40.75–$56.30/hr · Posted Nov 3, 2026
  4. Department Administrator, OrthopedicsVCU Health · Richmond, VA · $134K–$207K/yr · Posted Nov 3, 2026
  5. Department AdministratorColumbia University Irving Medical Center · New York City, NY · $133K–$165K/yr · Posted Nov 3, 2026
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Questions and answers

How much does a Department Administrator make?

The median posted base pay for Department Administrator jobs is $101K a year, from 30 job postings with pay at 18 companies.

What is the typical Department Administrator pay range?

The middle half of postings list $75.3K–$149K. The top 10% list $171K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $63.4K or less.

Which companies pay the most for Department Administrator jobs?

By median posted pay: 884 ($149K), Columbia University ($149K), 820 ($75.3K).

How does Department Administrator pay change with level?

Median posted pay by level read from job titles: Entry level $85.2K, Mid level $105K.

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