Postsecondary Education Administrator salary
From 375 certified H-1B filings (FY2025–FY2026). Base salary only.
- Occupation code 11-9033: Education Administrators, Postsecondary
At a glance
- Mostly Level I (entry-level). 54% of Postsecondary Education Administrator filings are Level I, compared with 19% across all H-1B filings.
- Top filer: The University of Chicago. 14 filings (4% of the total), median $83,179.
- Median down 2% since FY2020. From $90,360 in FY2020 to $88,105 in FY2026 (Q1–Q3). Nominal, not adjusted for inflation.
Postsecondary Education Administrator H-1B salary overview
Employers filed 375 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications for Postsecondary Education Administrator jobs in FY2025–FY2026 (occupation code 11-9033, Education Administrators, Postsecondary). The median base salary is $90,000, 27% below the median for all H-1B filings ($122,699), and half of the filings fall between $72,837 and $122,596. The most common wage level is Level I (entry-level), at 54% of filings. Chicago, IL has the most filings (28), and The University of Chicago is the employer that files the most (14).
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Top employers for Postsecondary Education Administrator
The University of ChicagoEmployers with the most Postsecondary Education Administrator filings. Bar: share of all Postsecondary Education Administrator filings. Figure: median base salary.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 54% of filings
Mid-level · 27% of filings
Senior · 12% of filings
Expert · 8% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | $75,483 | 182 |
| Level II · Qualified | $105,020 | 90 |
| Level III · Experienced | $138,790 | 40 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | $212,950 | 27 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Postsecondary Education Administrator pay by city
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 4 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | $79,000 | 28 |
| Boston, MA | $93,618 | 18 |
| New York, NY | $122,590 | 15 |
| San Francisco, CA | $97,000 | 13 |
Metro areas with at least 10 filings for this occupation.
What a Postsecondary Education Administrator does
Plan, direct, or coordinate student instruction, administration, and services, as well as other research and educational activities, at postsecondary institutions, including universities, colleges, and junior and community colleges.
Typical tasks
- Design or use assessments to monitor student learning outcomes.
- Recruit, hire, train, and terminate departmental personnel.
- Direct, coordinate, and evaluate the activities of personnel, including support staff engaged in administering academic institutions, departments, or alumni organizations.
- Advise students on issues such as course selection, progress toward graduation, and career decisions.
- Plan, administer, and control budgets, maintain financial records, and produce financial reports.
- Formulate strategic plans for the institution.
Preparation
Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed. Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).
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H-1B pay vs. all U.S. workers
Across all U.S. workers in this occupation (Education Administrators, Postsecondary), the median annual wage was $104,590 in May 2025, with 180,470 people employed. The median H-1B base salary in FY2025–FY2026 is $90,000, 14% lower.
| H-1B filings | All U.S. workers (BLS, May 2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $64,001 | $64,560 |
| 25th percentile | $72,837 | $80,870 |
| Median | $90,000 | $104,590 |
| 75th percentile | $122,596 | $144,370 |
| 90th percentile | $179,020 | $215,620 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). BLS wages cover all wage and salary workers and include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are the base salary offered on certified LCAs. The two sources cover different periods. BLS reports wages of $239,200 or more as a single top value.
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $64,001 |
| 25th | $72,837 |
| 50th (median) | $90,000 |
| 75th | $122,596 |
| 90th | $179,020 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $90,360 | $66,261 | $130,931 | 144 |
| FY2021 | $79,000 | $65,784 | $103,094 | 121 |
| FY2022 | $91,374 | $68,020 | $120,614 | 214 |
| FY2023 | $80,392 | $66,300 | $110,000 | 207 |
| FY2024 | $84,000 | $69,000 | $125,000 | 203 |
| FY2025 | $90,272 | $73,992 | $125,000 | 219 |
| FY2026 | $88,105 | $70,000 | $113,725 | 156 |
Questions
How much does an H-1B Postsecondary Education Administrator make?
The median base salary in certified H-1B filings for Postsecondary Education Administrator jobs is $90,000 (375 filings, FY2025–FY2026). Half of the filings are between $72,837 and $122,596.
What does an entry-level Postsecondary Education Administrator earn on an H-1B?
Level I (entry-level) filings have a median of $75,483. Level I accounts for 54% of Postsecondary Education Administrator filings.
Do H-1B Postsecondary Education Administrators earn more than other U.S. workers in the same job?
The H-1B median base salary ($90,000) is 14% lower than the median wage of all U.S. workers in this occupation ($104,590, BLS May 2025). The sources measure pay differently, so treat this as a rough comparison.