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Contracts Administration Manager Salary in the United States

How much does a Contracts Administration Manager make in the United States?

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for a Contracts Administration Manager in the United States is $133,046 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $64.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $157,318
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $119,148 to $145,751
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $106,495
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Wage
75th Percentile $145,751 $12,146 $2,803 $70
Average $133,046 $11,087 $2,559 $64
25th Percentile $119,148 $9,929 $2,291 $57
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Key Factors That Influence Contracts Administration Manager Salaries

A Contracts Administration 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Contracts Administration Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Contracts Administration 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:

  • Contracts Administration Supervisor (10+ years): $94,949
  • Contracts Administration Senior Supervisor (10+ years): $116,508
  • Contracts Administration Manager (10+ years): $133,046
  • Contracts Administration Director (10+ years): $178,039
  • SVP of Contracts (10+ years): $243,411
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
Contracts Administration Supervisor10+ years$94,949
Contracts Administration Senior Supervisor10+ years$116,508
Contracts Administration Manager10+ years$133,046
Contracts Administration Director10+ years$178,039
SVP of Contracts10+ years$243,411
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Top Paying Cities for Contracts Administration 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:

  • San Jose: $167,811
  • San Francisco: $166,161
  • Oakland: $162,476

What Skills Can Increase a Contracts Administration Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Negotiating (Mentioned in 5.58% Job Postings): Applying negotiation concepts and techniques in a dialogue between two or more parties to reach a win-win solution.
  • Business Development (Mentioned in 2.26% Job Postings): Business development entails tasks and processes to develop and implement growth opportunities within and between organizations. It is a subset of the fields of business, commerce and organizational theory. Business development is the creation of long-term value for an organization from customers, markets, and relationships. Business development can be taken to mean any activity by either a small or large organization, non-profit or for-profit enterprise which serves the purpose of ‘developing’ the business in some way. In addition, business development activities can be done internally or externally by a business development consultant. External business development can be facilitated through Planning Systems, which are put in place by governments to help small businesses. In addition, reputation building has also proven to help facilitate business development.
  • Government Contracting (Mentioned in 1.47% Job Postings):
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Skills Demand Percentage
Negotiating 5.58%
Business Development 2.26%
Government Contracting 1.47%
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 a Contracts Administration Manager's salary.
  • Workflow Management: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Clinical Trial: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Proposal Development: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Workflow Management
 $142,359
7%
Clinical Trial
 $137,037
3%
Proposal Development
 $137,037
3%
Process Improvement
 $135,707
2%
Leadership
 $135,707
2%
Government Contracting
 $135,707
2%
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How Education impacts a Contracts Administration Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Contracts Administration Managers enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Contracts Administration Manager with a Bachelor's Degree is between $131,499 and $141,538).

Contracts Administration Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Contracts Administration Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.2%
High School 8.0%
Associates 5.9%
Bachelors 38.3%
Masters 26.8%
Doctorate 20.8%
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Contracts Administration Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Contracts Administration 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.

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$119,148
Average $133,046/year
$145,751
$9,929
Average $11,087/month
$12,146
$2,291
Average $2,559/week
$2,803
$57
Average $64/hour
$70
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $145,751 $12,146 $2,803 $70
Average $133,046 $11,087 $2,559 $64
25th Percentile $119,148 $9,929 $2,291 $57

Contracts Administration Manager Salary Growth & Career Path

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SVP of Contracts

For a Contracts Administration Manager, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Contracts Administration Director role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $178,039 - a projected growth of 34% over your current level.

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FAQ about Contracts Administration Manager

1. Where can a Contracts Administration Manager earn the most?

A Contracts Administration Manager's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, a Contracts Administration Manager earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Contracts Administration Manager is $167,811.

2. What is the highest pay for Contracts Administration Manager?

The highest pay for Contracts Administration Manager is $157,318.

3. What is the lowest pay for Contracts Administration Manager?

The lowest pay for Contracts Administration Manager is $106,495.

4. What are the responsibilities of Contracts Administration Manager?

Prepares and administers bids, proposals, and commercial and government contracts that follow company policies and legal requirements. Manages the contracts administration staff and guides compliance with complex contractual and regulatory requirements. Negotiates with suppliers, partners, or customers. Ensures contracts are administered and monitored to maintain compliance with the terms of agreements. Has a strong understanding of the contract life cycle, types of contracts, and applicable government regulations. Typically requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent. Sometimes requires certification like the NCMA Certified Professional Contract Manager (CPCM). Typically reports to a director. Manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. Typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes.

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