Associate Contracts Manager Salary in the United States

How much does an Associate Contracts Manager make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Associate Contracts Manager in the United States is $132,206 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $64.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $156,553
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $118,769 to $144,950
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $106,535
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Associate Contracts Manager Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $144,950 $12,079 $2,788 $70
Average $132,206 $11,017 $2,542 $64
25th Percentile $118,769 $9,897 $2,284 $57
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Key Factors That Influence Associate Contracts Manager Salaries

An Associate Contracts 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 Associate Contracts Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Associate Contracts 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:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $126,146
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $126,761
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $128,810
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $131,269
  • Expert (over 8 years): $134,455
Levels Salary
Entry Level Associate Contracts Manager$126,146
Intermediate Level Associate Contracts Manager$126,761
Senior Level Associate Contracts Manager$128,810
Specialist Level Associate Contracts Manager$131,269
Expert Level Associate Contracts Manager$134,455
$126,146 0 yr
$126,761 < 2 yrs
$128,810 2-4 yrs
$131,269 5-8 yrs
$134,455 > 8 yrs
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How Do Associate Contracts Manager Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Associate Contracts Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $146,378.
  • California: $145,823.
  • Massachusetts: $143,880.

Top Paying Cities for Associate Contracts 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: $166,751
  • San Francisco: $165,112
  • Oakland: $161,450

What Skills Can Increase an Associate Contracts 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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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 an Associate Contracts 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
 $141,460
7%
Clinical Trial
 $136,172
3%
Proposal Development
 $136,172
3%
Process Improvement
 $134,850
2%
Leadership
 $134,850
2%
Government Contracting
 $134,850
2%
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How Education impacts an Associate Contracts Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Associate Contracts 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 an Associate Contracts Manager with a Bachelor's Degree is between $131,499 and $141,538).

Associate Contracts Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Associate Contracts 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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Associate Contracts Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Associate Contracts 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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$118,769
Average $132,206/year
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Average $11,017/month
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Average $2,542/week
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Average $64/hour
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $144,950 $12,079 $2,788 $70
Average $132,206 $11,017 $2,542 $64
25th Percentile $118,769 $9,897 $2,284 $57

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Salary Trends for Associate Contracts Manager

Salaries for an Associate Contracts Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $120,601 in 2023 to around $118,450 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Associate Contracts Manager salary trends, .

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