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

A Contracts Administrator's salary grows with experience: a Contracts Administrator (0-2 years)earns $65,784, a Contracts Administrator II (2-4 years)earns $77,216, a Contracts Administrator III (4-7 years)earns $101,376, a Contracts Administrator IV (7+ years)earns $117,979, a Contracts Administrator V (7-10 years)earns $144,592,

What are the highest paying states for a Contracts Administrator?

Contracts Administrator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Contracts 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 Contracts Administrator roles make?

Salaries for Contracts Administrator level roles vary by specialization: Expert Contracts Administrator: $141,400; Contracts Administrator V: $141,395; Lead Contracts Administrator: $115,400; Contracts Administrator IV: $115,370; Senior Contracts Administrator: $99,200.

Contracts Administrator Salary in Delaware

How much does a Contracts Administrator make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Contracts Administrator in Delaware is $66,193 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $32.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $78,026
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $60,123 to $72,387
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $54,596

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Contracts Administrator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$72,387	$6,032	$1,392	$35
Average	$66,193	$5,516	$1,273	$32
25th Percentile	$60,123	$5,010	$1,156	$29

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Key Factors That Influence Contracts Administrator Salaries

A Contracts 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 Contracts Administrator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Contracts 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): $65,784
Early Career (1-2 years): $77,216
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $101,376
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $117,979
Expert (over 8 years): $144,592

Levels	Salary
Contracts... Level Contracts Administrator	$65,784
Contracts... Level Contracts Administrator	$77,216
Contracts... Level Contracts Administrator	$101,376
Contracts... Level Contracts Administrator	$117,979
Contracts... Level Contracts Administrator	$144,592

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How Do Contracts 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 Contracts 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 Contracts 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:

Lincoln: $68,352
Little Creek: $67,719
Magnolia: $67,999

Lincoln, DE $68,352 Little Creek, DE $67,719 Magnolia, DE $67,999 Milford, DE $68,352 Marydel, DE $67,465 Millsboro, DE $68,352 Millville, DE $68,808 Milton, DE $68,352

Nassau, DE $68,352 Ocean View, DE $68,808 Rehoboth Beach, DE $68,808 Seaford, DE $67,634 Selbyville, DE $68,808 Smyrna, DE $67,386 Viola, DE $67,999 Woodside, DE $67,804

Bear, DE $66,891 Newark, DE $66,917 Claymont, DE $66,969 Delaware City, DE $66,917 Hockessin, DE $66,969 Kirkwood, DE $66,917 Middletown, DE $67,249 Montchanin, DE $66,969

New Castle, DE $66,969 Odessa, DE $67,341 Port Penn, DE $66,734 Rockland, DE $66,969 Saint Georges, DE $66,917 Townsend, DE $67,243 Winterthur, DE $66,969 Lewes, DE $68,352

Wilmington, DE $66,969 Dover, DE $67,686 Dover Afb, DE $67,843 Bethany Beach, DE $68,808 Bethel, DE $67,634 Bridgeville, DE $68,352 Camden Wyoming, DE $67,758 Cheswold, DE $67,530

Clayton, DE $67,360 Dagsboro, DE $68,808 Delmar, DE $67,634 Ellendale, DE $68,352 Felton, DE $68,352 Fenwick Island, DE $68,808 Frankford, DE $68,808 Frederica, DE $68,352

Georgetown, DE $68,352 Greenwood, DE $68,352 Harbeson, DE $68,352 Harrington, DE $68,352 Hartly, DE $67,328 Houston, DE $68,352 Kenton, DE $67,360 Laurel, DE $67,634

Yorklyn, DE $66,969

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

Understanding how a Contracts 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

$60,123

Average $66,193/year

$72,387

$5,010

Average $5,516/month

$6,032

$1,156

Average $1,273/week

$1,392

$29

Average $32/hour

$35

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$72,387	$6,032	$1,392	$35
Average	$66,193	$5,516	$1,273	$32
25th Percentile	$60,123	$5,010	$1,156	$29

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