SVP of Contracts Administration Salary in the United States

How much does an SVP of Contracts Administration make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an SVP of Contracts Administration in the United States is $243,392 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $117.

However, an SVP of Contracts Administration's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $288,566
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $225,922 to $267,038
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $210,016
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SVP of Contracts Administration Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $267,038 $22,253 $5,135 $128
Average $243,392 $20,283 $4,681 $117
25th Percentile $225,922 $18,827 $4,345 $109
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Key Factors That Influence SVP of Contracts Administration Salaries

An SVP of Contracts Administration'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 SVP of Contracts Administration Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an SVP of Contracts Administration'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): $232,691
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $234,256
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $235,560
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $237,646
  • Expert (over 8 years): $240,253
Levels Salary
Entry Level SVP of Contracts Administration$232,691
Intermediate Level SVP of Contracts Administration$234,256
Senior Level SVP of Contracts Administration$235,560
Specialist Level SVP of Contracts Administration$237,646
Expert Level SVP of Contracts Administration$240,253
$232,691 0 yr
$234,256 < 2 yrs
$235,560 2-4 yrs
$237,646 5-8 yrs
$240,253 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for SVP of Contracts Administrations

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:

  • San Jose: $306,993
  • San Francisco: $303,975
  • Oakland: $297,233

What Skills Can Increase an SVP of Contracts Administration's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 6.99% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Security Clearance (Mentioned in 3.23% Job Postings): A security clearance is a status granted to individuals allowing them access to classified information or to restricted areas, after completion of a thorough background check.
  • Contract Review (Mentioned in 1.08% Job Postings): Evaluating, interpreting, and improving the terms used in contractual agreements.
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Leadership 6.99%
Security Clearance 3.23%
Contract Review 1.08%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an SVP of Contracts Administration's salary.
  • Procurement Management: Can increase your salary by up to 36%.
  • Interpersonal Relationships: Can increase your salary by up to 29%.
  • Relationship Management: Can increase your salary by up to 20%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Procurement Management
 $331,013
36%
Interpersonal Relationships
 $313,976
29%
Relationship Management
 $292,070
20%
Business Acumen
 $277,467
14%
Change Management
 $270,165
11%
Analytical Skills
 $267,731
10%
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SVP of Contracts Administration Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an SVP of Contracts Administration'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.

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$225,922
Average $243,392/year
$267,038
$18,827
Average $20,283/month
$22,253
$4,345
Average $4,681/week
$5,135
$109
Average $117/hour
$128
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $267,038 $22,253 $5,135 $128
Average $243,392 $20,283 $4,681 $117
25th Percentile $225,922 $18,827 $4,345 $109

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Salary Trends for SVP of Contracts Administration

Salaries for an SVP of Contracts Administration can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $207,946 in 2023 to around $207,160 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of SVP of Contracts Administration salary trends, .

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