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: a Contracts Administrator (0-2 years)earns $65,221, a Contracts Administrator II (2-4 years)earns $76,581, a Contracts Administrator III (4-7 years)earns $100,586, a Contracts Administrator IV (7+ years)earns $116,979, a Contracts Administrator V (7-10 years)earns $143,377,

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 $70,120, California $69,854, Massachusetts $68,923. 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: $141,370; Lead Contracts Administrator: $115,400; Contracts Administrator IV: $115,341; Senior Contracts Administrator: $99,200.

Contracts Administrator Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Contracts Administrator make in Rhode Island?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for a Contracts Administrator in Rhode Island is $65,661 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $32.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $77,106
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $59,504 to $71,652
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $53,897

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Contracts Administrator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$71,652	$5,971	$1,378	$34
Average	$65,661	$5,472	$1,263	$32
25th Percentile	$59,504	$4,959	$1,144	$29

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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): $65,221
Early Career (1-2 years): $76,581
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $100,586
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $116,979
Expert (over 8 years): $143,377

Levels	Salary
Contracts... Level Contracts Administrator	$65,221
Contracts... Level Contracts Administrator	$76,581
Contracts... Level Contracts Administrator	$100,586
Contracts... Level Contracts Administrator	$116,979
Contracts... Level Contracts Administrator	$143,377

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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: $70,120.
California: $69,854.
Massachusetts: $68,923.

District of Columbia $70,120 California $69,854 Massachusetts $68,923 Washington $68,670 New Jersey $68,644 Alaska $68,556 Connecticut $67,682 New York $67,327

Hawaii $66,193 Rhode Island $65,661 Maryland $65,300 Minnesota $64,807 Colorado $64,617 Illinois $64,553 Oregon $64,313 Delaware $64,135

New Hampshire $64,024 Virginia $63,774 Pennsylvania $63,046 Nevada $62,679 North Dakota $62,558 Michigan $62,368 Wisconsin $62,299 Vermont $62,159

Texas $61,773 Maine $61,748 Arizona $61,710 Ohio $61,665 Georgia $61,083 Indiana $60,791 Wyoming $60,734 Utah $60,646

Iowa $60,608 Kansas $60,304 Louisiana $60,215 North Carolina $60,183 Missouri $60,171 Florida $59,924 Montana $59,791 Nebraska $59,664

Kentucky $59,594 South Carolina $59,341 Tennessee $59,183 Idaho $59,119 New Mexico $58,657 Oklahoma $58,556 Alabama $58,182 South Dakota $57,555

Arkansas $57,213 West Virginia $57,029 Mississippi $56,478

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:

Adamsville: $66,482
Albion: $65,921
Ashaway: $66,356

Adamsville, RI $66,482 Albion, RI $65,921 Ashaway, RI $66,356 Barrington, RI $65,747 Block Island, RI $66,113 Bradford, RI $66,316 Bristol, RI $66,000 Carolina, RI $66,207

Charlestown, RI $66,231 Chepachet, RI $66,099 Clayville, RI $65,915 Coventry, RI $65,918 West Greenwich, RI $66,100 East Greenwich, RI $65,874 Exeter, RI $66,081 Fiskeville, RI $65,746

Forestdale, RI $66,252 Foster, RI $66,064 Glendale, RI $66,257 Greene, RI $66,151 Greenville, RI $65,771 Harmony, RI $65,856 Harrisville, RI $66,229 Hope, RI $65,787

Hope Valley, RI $66,298 Hopkinton, RI $66,385 Jamestown, RI $66,164 Kenyon, RI $66,199 Little Compton, RI $66,472 Manville, RI $66,007 Mapleville, RI $66,112 Newport, RI $66,230

Middletown, RI $66,259 North Kingstown, RI $65,987 North Scituate, RI $65,857 Oakland, RI $66,183 Pascoag, RI $66,273 Pawtucket, RI $65,649 Central Falls, RI $65,678 Cumberland, RI $66,051

Lincoln, RI $65,744 Portsmouth, RI $66,223 Prudence Island, RI $66,087 Rockville, RI $66,375 Saunderstown, RI $66,124 Shannock, RI $66,202 Slatersville, RI $66,253 Slocum, RI $66,122

Tiverton, RI $66,425 Wakefield, RI $66,180 Kingston, RI $66,155 Narragansett, RI $66,199 Peace Dale, RI $66,172 Warren, RI $65,917 Warwick, RI $65,733 Westerly, RI $66,372

West Kingston, RI $66,176 West Warwick, RI $65,813 Wood River Junction, RI $66,270 Woonsocket, RI $66,256 North Smithfield, RI $66,105 Wyoming, RI $66,202 Providence, RI $65,630 Cranston, RI $65,639

North Providence, RI $65,646 East Providence, RI $65,634 Riverside, RI $65,655 Rumford, RI $65,646 Smithfield, RI $65,779 Johnston, RI $65,668

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 June 01, 2026

$59,504

Average $65,661/year

$71,652

$4,959

Average $5,472/month

$5,971

$1,144

Average $1,263/week

$1,378

$29

Average $32/hour

$34

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$71,652	$5,971	$1,378	$34
Average	$65,661	$5,472	$1,263	$32
25th Percentile	$59,504	$4,959	$1,144	$29

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