The sums that an arts administrator earns depends on several factors and can vary from zero pounds a mouth to over £50,000 a year, depending on levels of expertise, organisational skills, sales skills, etc. You might need to volunteer to get into the industry, from which you can move to paid positions, which start at £12,000 a year. With experience, you can start earning £24,000 to £30,000 a year. With several years of experience and proficiency in administration, you will be earning £50,000 to £60,000 a year. There are no hard and fast rules on how much you earn as an arts administrator.