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$57,350
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Government Contractor is $57,350 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $53,550 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 $3,799 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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| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Contract Specialist | $73,422 /yr |
| Senior Contract Specialist | $76,749 /yr |
| Contract Specialist IV | $79,733 /yr |
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$83,332
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$78,753
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Government Contractor Salaries
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For a Government Contractor in United States
The top paying industry for a Government Contractor in United States is Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $83,332.
- Government & Public AdministrationGovernment & Public Administration$83,332
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Government & Public Administration
The top paying company in Government & Public Administration for Government Contractor is US Air Force.
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Government Contractor pay FAQ
The national average salary for a Government Contractor is $53,550 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Government Contractor salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 153 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Government Contractor employees.
The highest salary for a Government Contractor in United States is $91,075 per year.
The lowest salary for a Government Contractor in United States is $31,487 per year.
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