What are the main factors that influence a Contracts Administrator's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change a Contracts Administrator's salary?

A Contracts Administrator's salary grows with experience: starting around $63,261 for beginners, reaching about $65,183 at mid-level, and approach $65,614 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Contracts Administrator?

Contracts Administrator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Contracts Administrator roles are District of Columbia $70,136, California $69,870, Massachusetts $68,939. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Contracts Administrator roles make?

Salaries for Contracts Administrator level roles vary by specialization: Expert Contracts Administrator: $141,400; Contracts Administrator V: $141,387; Lead Contracts Administrator: $115,400; Contracts Administrator IV: $115,363; Senior Contracts Administrator: $99,200.

Contracts Administrator Salary in Delaware

How much does a Contracts Administrator make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Contracts Administrator in Delaware is $64,150 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $31.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $75,335
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $58,127 to $70,005
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $52,643

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Contracts Administrator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$70,005	$5,834	$1,346	$34
Average	$64,150	$5,346	$1,234	$31
25th Percentile	$58,127	$4,844	$1,118	$28

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Key Factors That Influence Contracts Administrator Salaries

A Contracts Administrator'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 Contracts Administrator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Contracts Administrator'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): $63,261
Early Career (1-2 years): $63,892
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $65,183
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $65,442
Expert (over 8 years): $65,614

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Contracts Administrator	$63,261
Intermediate Level Contracts Administrator	$63,892
Senior Level Contracts Administrator	$65,183
Specialist Level Contracts Administrator	$65,442
Expert Level Contracts Administrator	$65,614

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How Do Contracts Administrator 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 Contracts Administrators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $70,136.
California: $69,870.
Massachusetts: $68,939.

District of Columbia $70,136 California $69,870 Massachusetts $68,939 Washington $68,686 New Jersey $68,661 Alaska $68,572 Connecticut $67,698 New York $67,343

Hawaii $66,209 Rhode Island $65,677 Maryland $65,316 Minnesota $64,822 Colorado $64,632 Illinois $64,568 Oregon $64,328 Delaware $64,150

New Hampshire $64,039 Virginia $63,789 Pennsylvania $63,061 Nevada $62,693 North Dakota $62,573 Michigan $62,383 Wisconsin $62,313 Vermont $62,174

Texas $61,787 Maine $61,762 Arizona $61,724 Ohio $61,680 Georgia $61,097 Indiana $60,806 Wyoming $60,749 Utah $60,660

Iowa $60,622 Kansas $60,318 Louisiana $60,229 North Carolina $60,198 Missouri $60,185 Florida $59,938 Montana $59,805 Nebraska $59,678

Kentucky $59,608 South Carolina $59,355 Tennessee $59,197 Idaho $59,133 New Mexico $58,671 Oklahoma $58,570 Alabama $58,196 South Dakota $57,569

Arkansas $57,227 West Virginia $57,043 Mississippi $56,492

Top Paying Cities for Contracts Administrators

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:

Lincoln: $66,393
Little Creek: $65,778
Magnolia: $66,051

Lincoln, DE $66,393 Little Creek, DE $65,778 Magnolia, DE $66,051 Milford, DE $66,393 Marydel, DE $65,531 Millsboro, DE $66,393 Millville, DE $66,836 Milton, DE $66,393

Nassau, DE $66,393 Ocean View, DE $66,836 Rehoboth Beach, DE $66,836 Seaford, DE $65,696 Selbyville, DE $66,836 Smyrna, DE $65,455 Viola, DE $66,051 Woodside, DE $65,861

Bear, DE $64,974 Newark, DE $64,999 Claymont, DE $65,050 Delaware City, DE $64,999 Hockessin, DE $65,050 Kirkwood, DE $64,999 Middletown, DE $65,322 Montchanin, DE $65,050

New Castle, DE $65,050 Odessa, DE $65,411 Port Penn, DE $64,822 Rockland, DE $65,050 Saint Georges, DE $64,999 Townsend, DE $65,316 Winterthur, DE $65,050 Lewes, DE $66,393

Wilmington, DE $65,050 Dover, DE $65,747 Dover Afb, DE $65,899 Bethany Beach, DE $66,836 Bethel, DE $65,696 Bridgeville, DE $66,393 Camden Wyoming, DE $65,816 Cheswold, DE $65,595

Clayton, DE $65,430 Dagsboro, DE $66,836 Delmar, DE $65,696 Ellendale, DE $66,393 Felton, DE $66,393 Fenwick Island, DE $66,836 Frankford, DE $66,836 Frederica, DE $66,393

Georgetown, DE $66,393 Greenwood, DE $66,393 Harbeson, DE $66,393 Harrington, DE $66,393 Hartly, DE $65,398 Houston, DE $66,393 Kenton, DE $65,430 Laurel, DE $65,696

Yorklyn, DE $65,050

Contracts Administrator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Contracts Administrator'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.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

$58,127

Average $64,150/year

$70,005

$4,844

Average $5,346/month

$5,834

$1,118

Average $1,234/week

$1,346

$28

Average $31/hour

$34

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$70,005	$5,834	$1,346	$34
Average	$64,150	$5,346	$1,234	$31
25th Percentile	$58,127	$4,844	$1,118	$28

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