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

A Contract Manager's salary grows with experience: a Contracts Administration Supervisor (10+ years)earns $96,583, a Contracts Administration Senior Supervisor (10+ years)earns $118,549, a Contract Manager (10+ years)earns $135,344, a Contracts Administration Director (10+ years)earns $181,069, an SVP of Contracts (10+ years)earns $247,603,

What are the highest paying states for a Contract Manager?

Contract Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Contract Manager roles are District of Columbia $149,628, California $149,060, Massachusetts $147,074. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Contract Manager roles make?

Salaries for Contract Manager level roles vary by specialization: Construction Contract Manager: $135,141; Contract Associate Manager: $133,082; Contract Manufacturing Manager: $133,082; Government Contract Manager: $133,082; Commercial Contract Manager: $133,082.

Contract Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does a Contract Manager make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Contract Manager in Delaware is $137,168 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $66.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $165,685
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $124,922 to $152,095
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $113,773

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Contract Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$152,095	$12,675	$2,925	$73
Average	$137,168	$11,431	$2,638	$66
25th Percentile	$124,922	$10,410	$2,402	$60

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Key Factors That Influence Contract Manager Salaries

A Contract Manager'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 Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Contract Manager'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): $96,583
Early Career (1-2 years): $118,549
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $135,344
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $181,069
Expert (over 8 years): $247,603

Levels	Salary
Contracts... Level Contract Manager	$96,583
Contracts... Level Contract Manager	$118,549
Contract ... Level Contract Manager	$135,344
Contracts... Level Contract Manager	$181,069
SVP of Co... Level Contract Manager	$247,603

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

District of Columbia: $149,628.
California: $149,060.
Massachusetts: $147,074.

District of Columbia $149,628 California $149,060 Massachusetts $147,074 Washington $146,533 New Jersey $146,479 Alaska $146,290 Connecticut $144,425 New York $143,668

Hawaii $141,249 Rhode Island $140,114 Maryland $139,344 Minnesota $138,290 Colorado $137,884 Illinois $137,749 Oregon $137,235 Delaware $136,857

New Hampshire $136,619 Virginia $136,087 Pennsylvania $134,533 Nevada $133,749 North Dakota $133,492 Michigan $133,087 Wisconsin $132,938 Vermont $132,641

Texas $131,816 Maine $131,762 Arizona $131,681 Ohio $131,587 Georgia $130,343 Indiana $129,722 Wyoming $129,600 Utah $129,411

Iowa $129,330 Kansas $128,681 Louisiana $128,492 North Carolina $128,424 Missouri $128,397 Florida $127,870 Montana $127,586 Nebraska $127,316

Kentucky $127,167 South Carolina $126,627 Tennessee $126,289 Idaho $126,154 New Mexico $125,167 Oklahoma $124,951 Alabama $124,154 South Dakota $122,816

Arkansas $122,086 West Virginia $121,694 Mississippi $120,519

Top Paying Cities for Contract Managers

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: $141,641
Little Creek: $140,330
Magnolia: $140,911

Lincoln, DE $141,641 Little Creek, DE $140,330 Magnolia, DE $140,911 Milford, DE $141,641 Marydel, DE $139,803 Millsboro, DE $141,641 Millville, DE $142,587 Milton, DE $141,641

Nassau, DE $141,641 Ocean View, DE $142,587 Rehoboth Beach, DE $142,587 Seaford, DE $140,155 Selbyville, DE $142,587 Smyrna, DE $139,641 Viola, DE $140,911 Woodside, DE $140,506

Bear, DE $138,614 Newark, DE $138,668 Claymont, DE $138,776 Delaware City, DE $138,668 Hockessin, DE $138,776 Kirkwood, DE $138,668 Middletown, DE $139,357 Montchanin, DE $138,776

New Castle, DE $138,776 Odessa, DE $139,546 Port Penn, DE $138,290 Rockland, DE $138,776 Saint Georges, DE $138,668 Townsend, DE $139,344 Winterthur, DE $138,776 Lewes, DE $141,641

Wilmington, DE $138,776 Dover, DE $140,263 Dover Afb, DE $140,587 Bethany Beach, DE $142,587 Bethel, DE $140,155 Bridgeville, DE $141,641 Camden Wyoming, DE $140,411 Cheswold, DE $139,938

Clayton, DE $139,587 Dagsboro, DE $142,587 Delmar, DE $140,155 Ellendale, DE $141,641 Felton, DE $141,641 Fenwick Island, DE $142,587 Frankford, DE $142,587 Frederica, DE $141,641

Georgetown, DE $141,641 Greenwood, DE $141,641 Harbeson, DE $141,641 Harrington, DE $141,641 Hartly, DE $139,519 Houston, DE $141,641 Kenton, DE $139,587 Laurel, DE $140,155

Yorklyn, DE $138,776

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

Understanding how a Contract Manager'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

$124,922

Average $137,168/year

$152,095

$10,410

Average $11,431/month

$12,675

$2,402

Average $2,638/week

$2,925

$60

Average $66/hour

$73

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$152,095	$12,675	$2,925	$73
Average	$137,168	$11,431	$2,638	$66
25th Percentile	$124,922	$10,410	$2,402	$60

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