What are the main factors that influence a Program Administration Specialist's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Program Administration Specialist's salary?

A Program Administration Specialist's salary grows with experience: an Administrative Assistant I (0-1 years)earns $45,775, an Administrative Assistant II (1-3 years)earns $53,777, an Administrative Assistant III (3-5 years)earns $63,989, an Program Administration Specialist (5-7 years)earns $75,075,

What are the highest paying states for a Program Administration Specialist?

Program Administration Specialist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Program Administration Specialist roles are District of Columbia $83,347, California $83,031, Massachusetts $81,924. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Program Administration Specialist roles make?

Salaries for Program Administration Specialist level roles vary by specialization: Business Administration Specialist: $115,435; Website Administration - Specialist: $102,900; Contract Administration Specialist: $99,096; SharePoint Administration Specialist: $96,600; Marketing Administration Specialist: $72,400.

Program Administration Specialist Salary in Delaware

How much does a Program Administration Specialist make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Program Administration Specialist in Delaware is $76,406 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $37.

However, a Program Administration Specialist's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $95,416
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $67,910 to $86,356
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $60,174

Compensation Planning

Develop a Job Description

Pay Equity

2025 Compensation Trend

AI-Powered HR

AI Onboarding

Salary Salary + Bonus Benefits

View as table

Program Administration Specialist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$86,356	$7,196	$1,661	$42
Average	$76,406	$6,367	$1,469	$37
25th Percentile	$67,910	$5,659	$1,306	$33

You may get higher pay by adjusting the following factors:

Change Search Criteria

Check out Program Administration Specialist Job Openings in Delaware

Program Content Specialist

Democratic National Committee - Wilmington, DE

Extension Specialist II

University of Delaware - Newark, DE

Program Support Specialist

Easterseals Delaware - Newark, DE

Program Support Specialist

Easterseals Delaware - Georgetown, DE

Search More Program Administration Specialist Jobs in Delaware

Key Factors That Influence Program Administration Specialist Salaries

A Program Administration Specialist'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 Do Program Administration Specialist Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Program Administration Specialists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $83,347.
California: $83,031.
Massachusetts: $81,924.

District of Columbia $83,347 California $83,031 Massachusetts $81,924 Washington $81,623 New Jersey $81,593 Alaska $81,487 Connecticut $80,449 New York $80,027

Hawaii $78,680 Rhode Island $78,047 Maryland $77,618 Minnesota $77,031 Colorado $76,805 Illinois $76,730 Oregon $76,444 Delaware $76,233

New Hampshire $76,101 Virginia $75,804 Pennsylvania $74,938 Nevada $74,502 North Dakota $74,359 Michigan $74,133 Wisconsin $74,050 Vermont $73,884

Texas $73,425 Maine $73,395 Arizona $73,350 Ohio $73,297 Georgia $72,605 Indiana $72,258 Wyoming $72,191 Utah $72,085

Iowa $72,040 Kansas $71,679 Louisiana $71,573 North Carolina $71,536 Missouri $71,521 Florida $71,227 Montana $71,069 Nebraska $70,919

Kentucky $70,836 South Carolina $70,535 Tennessee $70,346 Idaho $70,271 New Mexico $69,722 Oklahoma $69,601 Alabama $69,157 South Dakota $68,412

Arkansas $68,005 West Virginia $67,787 Mississippi $67,132

Top Paying Cities for Program Administration Specialists

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:

Lincoln: $78,898
Little Creek: $78,168
Magnolia: $78,491

Lincoln, DE $78,898 Little Creek, DE $78,168 Magnolia, DE $78,491 Milford, DE $78,898 Marydel, DE $77,874 Millsboro, DE $78,898 Millville, DE $79,425 Milton, DE $78,898

Nassau, DE $78,898 Ocean View, DE $79,425 Rehoboth Beach, DE $79,425 Seaford, DE $78,070 Selbyville, DE $79,425 Smyrna, DE $77,784 Viola, DE $78,491 Woodside, DE $78,266

Bear, DE $77,212 Newark, DE $77,242 Claymont, DE $77,302 Delaware City, DE $77,242 Hockessin, DE $77,302 Kirkwood, DE $77,242 Middletown, DE $77,626 Montchanin, DE $77,302

New Castle, DE $77,302 Odessa, DE $77,731 Port Penn, DE $77,031 Rockland, DE $77,302 Saint Georges, DE $77,242 Townsend, DE $77,618 Winterthur, DE $77,302 Lewes, DE $78,898

Wilmington, DE $77,302 Dover, DE $78,130 Dover Afb, DE $78,311 Bethany Beach, DE $79,425 Bethel, DE $78,070 Bridgeville, DE $78,898 Camden Wyoming, DE $78,213 Cheswold, DE $77,949

Clayton, DE $77,754 Dagsboro, DE $79,425 Delmar, DE $78,070 Ellendale, DE $78,898 Felton, DE $78,898 Fenwick Island, DE $79,425 Frankford, DE $79,425 Frederica, DE $78,898

Georgetown, DE $78,898 Greenwood, DE $78,898 Harbeson, DE $78,898 Harrington, DE $78,898 Hartly, DE $77,716 Houston, DE $78,898 Kenton, DE $77,754 Laurel, DE $78,070

Yorklyn, DE $77,302

Program Administration Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Program Administration Specialist'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

$67,910

Average $76,406/year

$86,356

$5,659

Average $6,367/month

$7,196

$1,306

Average $1,469/week

$1,661

$33

Average $37/hour

$42

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$86,356	$7,196	$1,661	$42
Average	$76,406	$6,367	$1,469	$37
25th Percentile	$67,910	$5,659	$1,306	$33

Salaries of jobs related to Program Administration Specialist

Find Your Next Program Administration Specialist Job

Ready to take the next step in your career? Browse thousands of current Program Administration Specialist job openings on our job board. Use the search bar below to find your perfect match.

For Employees

Get a Salary Increase

Analyze the market and your qualifications to negotiate your salary with confidence.

Search Job Openings

Search thousands of open positions to find your next opportunity.

For Employers

Adjust Employee Salary

Individualize employee pay based on unique job requirements and personal qualifications.

Price My Industry Jobs

Get the latest market price for benchmark jobs and jobs in your industry.

Cost of Living In Delaware

Cost of Living in Delaware is

1.5% Higher

than the National Average

Use Salary.com's Cost of Living Calculator to find out what income you need to maintain your standard of living in a different city and how much more or less money you need to budget for basic expenses.

Explore Cost of Living Calculator

Empower Your Team

Salary.com experts will help you thrive your workplaces.

Find Salary.com Comp Consulting

See Salary Trends in 2025

Salary.com provides salary survey data for thousands of industry Jobs.

Price Your Company Jobs and Make Pay Fair

Where Does Our Salary Data Come From?

Salary.com salary estimates, histograms, trends, and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third-party data sources. We also provide multiple percentiles of salary information for your reference, click here to know Why the Salary Midpoint Formula Is Crucial to Getting Pay Equity Right. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:

Detailed skills and competency reports for specific positions
Job and employee pricing reports
Compensation data tools, salary structures, surveys and benchmarks.

Learn about