How much does a Contract Manager make?
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$91K
/yrThe estimated total pay for a Contract Manager is $90,893 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $82,817 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $8,076 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
How accurate is this most likely Total Pay range (base + additional) of $72K-$115K/yr?
Top Paying Companies
For a Contract Manager in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Contract Manager in United States. Employers include Genentech, Amazon and Shell.
Top Paying Companies
For Contract Manager in United States
| 1 | Genentech | $161,555 | |
| 2 | Amazon | $150,679 | |
| 3 | Shell | $143,695 | |
| 4 | Oracle | $139,626 | |
| 5 | HubSpot | $128,634 | |
| 6 | Boeing | $125,807 | |
| 7 | Lockheed Martin | $121,200 | |
| 8 | Bechtel | $120,864 | |
| 9 | Northrop Grumman | $120,169 | |
| 10 | GE Aerospace | $119,865 |
What are total pay estimates for a Contract Manager at different companies?
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Top Paying Industries
For a Contract Manager in United States
The top 5 paying industries for a Contract Manager in United States are Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $128,047, Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $119,865, Manufacturing with a median total pay of $114,465, Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services with a median total pay of $112,851, and Financial Services with a median total pay of $112,434.
- Construction, Repair & Maintenance ServicesConstruction, Repair & Maintenance Services$112,851
3% Higher than other industries
Energy, Mining & Utilities
Top paying companies in Energy, Mining & Utilities for Contract Manager are Shell and Siemens Energy.
Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview
What is the pay outlook for Business?
Jobs in business are in increasing demand, requiring workers with at least a bachelor’s degree and moderate to advanced technical skills, with the use of data often a required job function. To remain competitive, job seekers with little relevant field experience should consider higher degrees or industry-specific certificates to meet evolving requirements.
Recent Salaries Shared
For contract manager
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Contract Manager pay FAQ
The average salary for a Contract Manager is $90,893 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 1459 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Contract Manager employees in United States.
The highest salary for a Contract Manager in United States is $114,655 per year.
The lowest salary for a Contract Manager in United States is $72,421 per year.
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