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

A Contracting Manager's salary grows with experience: a Provider Contracting Analyst (2-4 years)earns $72,995, a Contracting Manager (4-5 years)earns $115,822, a Provider Contracting Director (5+ years)earns $160,053, a VP of Provider Contracting (5+ years)earns $230,753, an SVP of Provider Contracting (5+ years)earns $295,470,

What are the highest paying states for a Contracting Manager?

Contracting Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Contracting Manager roles are District of Columbia $128,051, California $127,565, Massachusetts $125,865. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Contracting Manager roles make?

Salaries for Contracting Manager level roles vary by specialization: Land Agreement and Contracting Manager: $184,500; Contracting Project Manager: $115,743; Contracting Specialist: $115,084; Senior Contracting Officer: $115,084; Provider Contracting Manager: $113,803.

Contracting Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does a Contracting Manager make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Contracting Manager in Delaware is $117,388 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $56.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $134,767
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $109,709 to $126,485
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $102,719

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Contracting Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$126,485	$10,540	$2,432	$61
Average	$117,388	$9,782	$2,257	$56
25th Percentile	$109,709	$9,142	$2,110	$53

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Key Factors That Influence Contracting Manager Salaries

A Contracting 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 Contracting Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Contracting 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): $72,995
Early Career (1-2 years): $115,822
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $160,053
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $230,753
Expert (over 8 years): $295,470

Levels	Salary
Provider ... Level Contracting Manager	$72,995
Contracti... Level Contracting Manager	$115,822
Provider ... Level Contracting Manager	$160,053
VP of Pro... Level Contracting Manager	$230,753
SVP of Pr... Level Contracting Manager	$295,470

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

District of Columbia: $128,051.
California: $127,565.
Massachusetts: $125,865.

District of Columbia $128,051 California $127,565 Massachusetts $125,865 Washington $125,403 New Jersey $125,356 Alaska $125,195 Connecticut $123,599 New York $122,951

Hawaii $120,881 Rhode Island $119,909 Maryland $119,250 Minnesota $118,348 Colorado $118,001 Illinois $117,885 Oregon $117,446 Delaware $117,122

New Hampshire $116,918 Virginia $116,463 Pennsylvania $115,133 Nevada $114,462 North Dakota $114,242 Michigan $113,895 Wisconsin $113,768 Vermont $113,514

Texas $112,808 Maine $112,762 Arizona $112,692 Ohio $112,611 Georgia $111,547 Indiana $111,015 Wyoming $110,911 Utah $110,749

Iowa $110,680 Kansas $110,125 Louisiana $109,963 North Carolina $109,905 Missouri $109,882 Florida $109,431 Montana $109,188 Nebraska $108,957

Kentucky $108,830 South Carolina $108,367 Tennessee $108,078 Idaho $107,962 New Mexico $107,118 Oklahoma $106,933 Alabama $106,251 South Dakota $105,106

Arkansas $104,481 West Virginia $104,146 Mississippi $103,139

Top Paying Cities for Contracting 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: $121,216
Little Creek: $120,094
Magnolia: $120,592

Lincoln, DE $121,216 Little Creek, DE $120,094 Magnolia, DE $120,592 Milford, DE $121,216 Marydel, DE $119,643 Millsboro, DE $121,216 Millville, DE $122,026 Milton, DE $121,216

Nassau, DE $121,216 Ocean View, DE $122,026 Rehoboth Beach, DE $122,026 Seaford, DE $119,944 Selbyville, DE $122,026 Smyrna, DE $119,504 Viola, DE $120,592 Woodside, DE $120,245

Bear, DE $118,625 Newark, DE $118,672 Claymont, DE $118,764 Delaware City, DE $118,672 Hockessin, DE $118,764 Kirkwood, DE $118,672 Middletown, DE $119,262 Montchanin, DE $118,764

New Castle, DE $118,764 Odessa, DE $119,423 Port Penn, DE $118,348 Rockland, DE $118,764 Saint Georges, DE $118,672 Townsend, DE $119,250 Winterthur, DE $118,764 Lewes, DE $121,216

Wilmington, DE $118,764 Dover, DE $120,036 Dover Afb, DE $120,314 Bethany Beach, DE $122,026 Bethel, DE $119,944 Bridgeville, DE $121,216 Camden Wyoming, DE $120,164 Cheswold, DE $119,759

Clayton, DE $119,458 Dagsboro, DE $122,026 Delmar, DE $119,944 Ellendale, DE $121,216 Felton, DE $121,216 Fenwick Island, DE $122,026 Frankford, DE $122,026 Frederica, DE $121,216

Georgetown, DE $121,216 Greenwood, DE $121,216 Harbeson, DE $121,216 Harrington, DE $121,216 Hartly, DE $119,400 Houston, DE $121,216 Kenton, DE $119,458 Laurel, DE $119,944

Yorklyn, DE $118,764

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

Understanding how a Contracting 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

$109,709

Average $117,388/year

$126,485

$9,142

Average $9,782/month

$10,540

$2,110

Average $2,257/week

$2,432

$53

Average $56/hour

$61

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$126,485	$10,540	$2,432	$61
Average	$117,388	$9,782	$2,257	$56
25th Percentile	$109,709	$9,142	$2,110	$53

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