Applications Administrator Salary in the United States

How much does an Applications Administrator make in the United States?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Applications Administrator in the United States is $144,886 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $70.

However, an Applications Administrator's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $162,955
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $135,014 to $154,344
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $126,027
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Applications Administrator Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $154,344 $12,862 $2,968 $74
Average $144,886 $12,074 $2,786 $70
25th Percentile $135,014 $11,251 $2,596 $65
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Key Factors That Influence Applications Administrator Salaries

An Applications Administrator's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Applications Administrator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Applications Administrator's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $95,325
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $122,593
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $143,608
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $166,843
  • Expert (over 8 years): $134,195
Levels Salary
Applicati... Level Applications Administrator$95,325
Applicati... Level Applications Administrator$122,593
Applicati... Level Applications Administrator$143,608
Applicati... Level Applications Administrator$166,843
Applicati... Level Applications Administrator$134,195
$95,325 0 yr
$122,593 < 2 yrs
$143,608 2-4 yrs
$166,843 5-8 yrs
$134,195 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Applications Administrators

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $182,744
  • San Francisco: $180,948
  • Oakland: $176,934

What Skills Can Increase an Applications Administrator's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 5.88% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • C# (Mentioned in 3.07% Job Postings): C# is a general-purpose, multi-paradigm programming language. C# encompasses static typing, strong typing, lexically scoped, imperative, declarative, functional, generic, object-oriented, and component-oriented programming disciplines.
  • API (Mentioned in 2.09% Job Postings): An application programming interface is a way for two or more computer programs to communicate with each other. It is a type of software interface, offering a service to other pieces of software.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 5.88%
C# 3.07%
API 2.09%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Applications Administrator's salary.
  • Java: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • API: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Python: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Java
$149,232
3%
API
$149,232
3%
Python
$149,232
3%
Agile
$149,232
3%
Azure
$149,232
3%
Software Development
$147,783
2%
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Applications Administrator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Applications Administrator's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

Salary Trends for Applications Administrator

Salaries for an Applications Administrator can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $132,478 in 2023 to around $130,558 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Applications Administrator salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Applications Administrator Over Time

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$132,534
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