What are the main factors that influence a Contract Administrator's salary?

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

How does experience change A Contract Administrator's salary?

A Contract Administrator's salary grows with experience: a Contract Administrator (0-2 years)earns $72,221, a Contracts Administrator II (2-4 years)earns $84,773, a Contracts Administrator III (4-7 years)earns $111,296, a Contracts Administrator IV (7+ years)earns $129,524, a Contracts Administrator V (7-10 years)earns $158,742,

What are the highest paying states for a Contract Administrator?

Contract Administrator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Contract Administrator roles are District of Columbia $72,206, California $71,932, Massachusetts $70,973. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Contract Administrator roles make?

Salaries for Contract Administrator level roles vary by specialization: Contract Administrator Manager: $133,082; Construction Contract Administrator: $91,699; Associate Contract Administrator: $81,477; Contract Administrator 2: $76,704; Contract Administrator II: $75,481.

Contract Administrator Salary in District of Columbia

How much does a Contract Administrator make in District of Columbia?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Contract Administrator in District of Columbia is $72,584 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $35.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $85,559
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $65,928 to $79,376
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $59,868

Compensation Planning

Develop a Job Description

Pay Equity

2025 Compensation Trend

Recruit with AI

AI Onboarding

Salary Salary + Bonus Benefits

View as table

Contract Administrator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$79,376	$6,615	$1,526	$38
Average	$72,584	$6,049	$1,396	$35
25th Percentile	$65,928	$5,494	$1,268	$32

You may get higher pay by adjusting the following factors:

Change Search Criteria

Check out Contract Administrator Job Openings in District of Columbia

Contract Administrator with Security Clearance

ANALYGENCE, Inc. - Washington, DC

Contract Administrator - Washington, D.C. with Security Clearance

Quality Support Inc. - Washington, DC

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR WITH SECURITY CLEARANCE

ANALYGENCE, Inc. - Washington, DC

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR - WASHINGTON, D.C. WITH SECURITY CLEARANCE

Quality Support Inc. - Washington, DC

Search More Contract Administrator Jobs in District of Columbia

Key Factors That Influence Contract Administrator Salaries

A Contract 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 Contract Administrator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Contract 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): $72,221
Early Career (1-2 years): $84,773
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $111,296
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $129,524
Expert (over 8 years): $158,742

Levels	Salary
Contract ... Level Contract Administrator	$72,221
Contracts... Level Contract Administrator	$84,773
Contracts... Level Contract Administrator	$111,296
Contracts... Level Contract Administrator	$129,524
Contracts... Level Contract Administrator	$158,742

View as Graph

What Am I Worth?

How Do Contract Administrator 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 Contract Administrators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $72,206.
California: $71,932.
Massachusetts: $70,973.

District of Columbia $72,206 California $71,932 Massachusetts $70,973 Washington $70,712 New Jersey $70,686 Alaska $70,595 Connecticut $69,695 New York $69,330

Hawaii $68,162 Rhode Island $67,615 Maryland $67,243 Minnesota $66,734 Colorado $66,539 Illinois $66,473 Oregon $66,226 Delaware $66,043

New Hampshire $65,928 Virginia $65,671 Pennsylvania $64,921 Nevada $64,543 North Dakota $64,419 Michigan $64,224 Wisconsin $64,152 Vermont $64,008

Texas $63,610 Maine $63,584 Arizona $63,545 Ohio $63,500 Georgia $62,900 Indiana $62,600 Wyoming $62,541 Utah $62,450

Iowa $62,411 Kansas $62,098 Louisiana $62,006 North Carolina $61,974 Missouri $61,961 Florida $61,706 Montana $61,569 Nebraska $61,439

Kentucky $61,367 South Carolina $61,106 Tennessee $60,943 Idaho $60,878 New Mexico $60,402 Oklahoma $60,298 Alabama $59,913 South Dakota $59,267

Arkansas $58,915 West Virginia $58,726 Mississippi $58,159

Top Paying Cities for Contract 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:

Parcel Return Service: $72,206
Washington: $72,206
Naval Anacost Annex: $72,206

Parcel Return Service, DC $72,206 Washington, DC $72,206 Naval Anacost Annex, DC $72,206 Washington Navy Yard, DC $72,206

Contract Administrator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Contract 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

$65,928

Average $72,584/year

$79,376

$5,494

Average $6,049/month

$6,615

$1,268

Average $1,396/week

$1,526

$32

Average $35/hour

$38

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$79,376	$6,615	$1,526	$38
Average	$72,584	$6,049	$1,396	$35
25th Percentile	$65,928	$5,494	$1,268	$32

Salaries of jobs related to Contract Administrator

Find Your Next Contract Administrator Job

Ready to take the next step in your career? Browse thousands of current Contract Administrator 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 District of Columbia

Cost of Living in District of Columbia is

11.3% 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