Associate Contracts Administrator Salary in the United States

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

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Associate Contracts Administrator in the United States is $80,387 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $39.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $88,901
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $73,677 to $84,844
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $67,568
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Associate Contracts Administrator Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $84,844 $7,070 $1,632 $41
Average $80,387 $6,699 $1,546 $39
25th Percentile $73,677 $6,140 $1,417 $35
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Key Factors That Influence Associate Contracts Administrator Salaries

An Associate 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Associate Contracts Administrator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Associate 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): $76,863
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $77,099
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $79,768
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $81,501
  • Expert (over 8 years): $81,625
Levels Salary
Entry Level Associate Contracts Administrator$76,863
Intermediate Level Associate Contracts Administrator$77,099
Senior Level Associate Contracts Administrator$79,768
Specialist Level Associate Contracts Administrator$81,501
Expert Level Associate Contracts Administrator$81,625
$76,863 0 yr
$77,099 < 2 yrs
$79,768 2-4 yrs
$81,501 5-8 yrs
$81,625 > 8 yrs
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How Do Associate 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 Associate Contracts Administrators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $89,005.
  • California: $88,667.
  • Massachusetts: $87,485.

Top Paying Cities for Associate 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:

  • San Jose: $101,392
  • San Francisco: $100,396
  • Oakland: $98,169

What Skills Can Increase an Associate Contracts Administrator's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 4% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • RFP (Mentioned in 2.59% Job Postings): A request for proposal (RFP) is a business document that announces a project, describes it, and solicits bids from qualified contractors to complete it.
  • Contract Review (Mentioned in 1.79% Job Postings): Evaluating, interpreting, and improving the terms used in contractual agreements.
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Analysis 4%
RFP 2.59%
Contract Review 1.79%
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 Administrator's salary.
  • Business Development: Can increase your salary by up to 50%.
  • Contract Compliance: Can increase your salary by up to 16%.
  • Contract Negotiation: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Business Development
 $120,581
50%
Contract Compliance
 $93,249
16%
Contract Negotiation
 $92,445
15%
Collaboration
 $92,445
15%
Supply Chain
 $87,622
9%
RFP
 $87,622
9%
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How Education impacts an Associate Contracts Administrator's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Associate Contracts Administrators 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 Administrator with a Bachelor's Degree is between $80,968 and $85,728).

Associate Contracts Administrator Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Associate Contracts Administrator
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 27.7%
High School 27.7%
Associates 8.5%
Bachelors 59.6%
Masters 4.3%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Associate Contracts Administrator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Associate 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.

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Average $80,387/year
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Average $6,699/month
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Average $1,546/week
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Average $39/hour
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $84,844 $7,070 $1,632 $41
Average $80,387 $6,699 $1,546 $39
25th Percentile $73,677 $6,140 $1,417 $35

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Salary Trends for Associate Contracts Administrator

Salaries for an Associate Contracts Administrator can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $72,022 in 2023 to around $71,431 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Associate Contracts Administrator salary trends, .

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