How much does a Contracts Administrator make?
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$63,292
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Contracts Administrator is $63,292 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $59,374 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 $3,918 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.
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What is the total pay trajectory for Contract Administrator?
| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Contract Administrator | $60,832 /yr |
| Senior Contract Administrator | $84,808 /yr |
| Contract Administrator IV | $71,046 /yr |
Related Job Titles
For Contracts Administrator
Some related job titles are Contract Manager Salaries with median pay of $91,853, Contract Specialist Salaries with median pay of $74,055, Contracts Analyst Salaries with median pay of $70,460, Contracts Manager Salaries with median pay of $104,468.
Top Paying Companies
For a Contracts Administrator in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Contracts Administrator in United States. Employers include LinQuest, Boeing and Oracle.
Top Paying Companies
For Contracts Administrator in United States
| 1 | LinQuest | $111,101 | |
| 2 | Boeing | $109,786 | |
| 3 | Oracle | $106,017 | |
| 4 | Moog Inc. | $102,816 | |
| 5 | BAE Systems USA | $102,504 | |
| 6 | Raytheon Technologies | $102,184 | |
| 7 | Northrop Grumman | $101,730 | |
| 8 | Sierra Nevada Corporation | $101,656 | |
| 9 | Leidos | $100,913 | |
| 10 | General Atomics | $100,793 |
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Top Paying Industries
For a Contracts Administrator in United States
The top 5 paying industries for a Contracts Administrator in United States are Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $100,853, Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services with a median total pay of $92,606, Telecommunications with a median total pay of $85,192, Information Technology with a median total pay of $78,604, and Real Estate with a median total pay of $78,506.
- Construction, Repair & Maintenance ServicesConstruction, Repair & Maintenance Services$92,606
4% Higher than other industries
Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview
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.
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Contracts Administrator pay FAQ
The national average salary for a Contracts Administrator is $59,374 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Contracts Administrator salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 632 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Contracts Administrator employees.
The highest salary for a Contracts Administrator in United States is $88,444 per year.
The lowest salary for a Contracts Administrator in United States is $39,859 per year.
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