What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Administration Manager?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Administration Manager jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Barrow, AK (24.6% above average), followed by Sacramento, CA and Berkeley, CA. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Barrow, AK $100,206 $8,350 $1,927 $48.18 Sacramento, CA $98,766 $8,230 $1,899 $47.48 Berkeley, CA $98,490 $8,207 $1,894 $47.35 Sitka, AK $96,900 $8,075 $1,863 $46.59 Central Park, WA $96,316 $8,026 $1,852 $46.31 Everett, WA $95,559 $7,963 $1,837 $45.94 Palo Alto, CA $94,794 $7,899 $1,822 $45.57 San Francisco, CA $94,768 $7,897 $1,822 $45.56 Santa Clara, CA $94,468 $7,872 $1,816 $45.42 Sunnyvale, CA $94,405 $7,867 $1,815 $45.39

Administration Manager

Administration Manager Salary

Q: How much does an Administration Manager make?

The average annual pay for an administration manager in the United States is $80,437 a year — that works out to approximately $38.67 an hour. The middle 80% of Administration Managers earn between $42,000 (10th percentile) and $120,500 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Administration Manager Jobs in the United States?

We found several jobs related to Administration Manager in the United States that pay more on average. Topping the list is Senior Banking Consultant at $37,367 (46.5%) above Administration Manager. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Senior Banking Consultant $117,804 $9,817 $2,265 $56.64 Hr Payroll Administrator $57,971 $4,830 $1,114 $27.87 Assistant Business Office Manager $45,895 $3,824 $882 $22.06 Branch Office Administrator $41,334 $3,444 $794 $19.87 Branch Representative $41,094 $3,424 $790 $19.76

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Administration Manager Salary Comparison by Location

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United States

$80,437

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Ohio

$77,694

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How much does an Administration Manager make?

As of Aug 28, 2026, the average annual pay for an Administration Manager in the United States is $80,437 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $38.67 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,546/week or $6,703/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $137,000 and as low as $30,500, the majority of Administration Manager salaries currently range between $56,000 (25th percentile) to $98,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $120,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for an Administration Manager varies greatly (by as much as 42000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

An Administration Manager in your area makes on average $77,694 per year, or $2,743 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $80,437. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Administration Manager salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Administration Manager jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Administration Manager Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for an Administration Manager job is above the national average. Topping the list is Barrow, AK, , with Sacramento, CA, and Berkeley, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. Berkeley, CA, beats the national average by $18,053 (22.4%), and Barrow, AK, furthers that trend with another $19,769 (24.6%) above the $80,437 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as an Administration Manager appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 5% between Barrow, AK, and Sunnyvale, CA, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for an Administration Manager role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Barrow, AK	$100,206	$8,350	$1,927	$48.18
Sacramento, CA	$98,766	$8,230	$1,899	$47.48
Berkeley, CA	$98,490	$8,207	$1,894	$47.35
Sitka, AK	$96,900	$8,075	$1,863	$46.59
Central Park, WA	$96,316	$8,026	$1,852	$46.31
Everett, WA	$95,559	$7,963	$1,837	$45.94
Palo Alto, CA	$94,794	$7,899	$1,822	$45.57
San Francisco, CA	$94,768	$7,897	$1,822	$45.56
Santa Clara, CA	$94,468	$7,872	$1,816	$45.42
Sunnyvale, CA	$94,405	$7,867	$1,815	$45.39

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Administration Manager Jobs in the U.S.

Analyzing some similar jobs related to the Administration Manager job category, we found that Senior Banking Consultant jobs have average salaries greater than Administration Manager jobs.

Significantly, Senior Banking Consultant jobs pay $37,367 (46.5%) more than the average Administration Manager salary of $80,437. If you're qualified, finding work as an Senior Banking Consultant may help you make more money than that of the average Administration Manager position.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Senior Banking Consultant	$117,804	$9,817	$2,265	$56.64
Hr Payroll Administrator	$57,971	$4,830	$1,114	$27.87
Assistant Business Office Manager	$45,895	$3,824	$882	$22.06
Branch Office Administrator	$41,334	$3,444	$794	$19.87
Branch Representative	$41,094	$3,424	$790	$19.76

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