VP Chief Administrative Officer

Salary surveys & compensation benchmarks

2 compensation survey reports publish salary benchmarks for VP Chief Administrative Officer. Compare what each vendor covers and pick the right one for your organization.

Role summary

Responsible for developing and implementing the short- and long-term strategy for the administration of corporate functions to meet or exceed shareholder expectations on financial performance. In this capacity, may provide executive leadership following functions such as: human resources, administration, finance, Real Estate, Facilities, and/or other staff functions. Member of and key advisor to the executive leadership team of the company and has frequent interaction with the Board of Directors, including reporting back the efficiency and effectiveness of corporate staff functions. Specific responsibilities may include development and implementation of the company’s administration strategic plan, providing leadership to departmental management, review of administrative policy, development and maintenance of departmental budgets, and financial reporting. Must have an in depth understanding of the company’s various functions and business processes and must articulate complex and challenging business issues to executive management, and ultimately the Board of Directors. Typically requires an individual with a master’s degree or an MBA, and a background in administration. This is a single incumbent position.

Job summary sourced from the Empsight benchmark job library.

Reports covering VP Chief Administrative Officer

VP Chief Administrative Officer salary survey FAQ

Which compensation surveys cover VP Chief Administrative Officer pay?
2 surveys publish VP Chief Administrative Officer benchmarks, including data from Empsight. The full list is on this page; click into any one for scope, methodology, and pricing.
How does VP Chief Administrative Officer pay vary by industry and geography?
Compensation for VP Chief Administrative Officer varies by industry, region, company size, and revenue. Most surveys above publish cuts on those dimensions. Industry-specific surveys (healthcare, tech, financial services, etc.) typically report meaningfully different ranges than cross-industry surveys for the same role.
What is the typical salary range for VP Chief Administrative Officer?
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Annually is the standard cadence for primary roles. Survey data older than two years is generally too stale for setting current pay ranges, especially in hot segments. Most publishers above release annual editions; a few offer semi-annual updates for fast-moving markets.

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