What are the main factors that influence a Contracting Manager's salary?

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

How does experience change A Contracting Manager's salary?

A Contracting Manager's salary grows with experience: a Provider Contracting Analyst (2-4 years)earns $73,070, a Contracting Manager (4-5 years)earns $115,936, a Provider Contracting Director (5+ years)earns $160,176, a VP of Provider Contracting (5+ years)earns $230,908, an SVP of Provider Contracting (5+ years)earns $295,814,

What are the highest paying states for a Contracting Manager?

Contracting Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Contracting Manager roles are District of Columbia $128,898, California $128,409, Massachusetts $126,698. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Contracting Manager roles make?

Salaries for Contracting Manager level roles vary by specialization: Land Agreement and Contracting Senior Manager: $184,700; Land Agreement and Contracting Manager: $154,300; Land Agreement and Contracting Supervisor: $137,830; Contracting Project Manager: $114,555; Healthcare Provider Contracting Manager: $113,830.

Contracting Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does a Contracting Manager make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Contracting Manager in Delaware is $117,897 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $57.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $135,874
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $110,335 to $127,307
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $103,450

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Contracting Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$127,307	$10,609	$2,448	$61
Average	$117,897	$9,825	$2,267	$57
25th Percentile	$110,335	$9,195	$2,122	$53

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Key Factors That Influence Contracting Manager Salaries

A Contracting 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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Contracting Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Contracting 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): $73,070
Early Career (1-2 years): $115,936
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $160,176
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $230,908
Expert (over 8 years): $295,814

Levels	Salary
Provider ... Level Contracting Manager	$73,070
Contracti... Level Contracting Manager	$115,936
Provider ... Level Contracting Manager	$160,176
VP of Pro... Level Contracting Manager	$230,908
SVP of Pr... Level Contracting Manager	$295,814

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How Do Contracting 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 Contracting Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $128,898.
California: $128,409.
Massachusetts: $126,698.

District of Columbia $128,898 California $128,409 Massachusetts $126,698 Washington $126,232 New Jersey $126,185 Alaska $126,022 Connecticut $124,416 New York $123,764

Hawaii $121,680 Rhode Island $120,702 Maryland $120,039 Minnesota $119,131 Colorado $118,781 Illinois $118,665 Oregon $118,222 Delaware $117,897

New Hampshire $117,692 Virginia $117,233 Pennsylvania $115,894 Nevada $115,219 North Dakota $114,998 Michigan $114,648 Wisconsin $114,520 Vermont $114,264

Texas $113,554 Maine $113,508 Arizona $113,438 Ohio $113,356 Georgia $112,285 Indiana $111,750 Wyoming $111,645 Utah $111,482

Iowa $111,412 Kansas $110,853 Louisiana $110,690 North Carolina $110,632 Missouri $110,609 Florida $110,155 Montana $109,910 Nebraska $109,677

Kentucky $109,549 South Carolina $109,084 Tennessee $108,793 Idaho $108,676 New Mexico $107,826 Oklahoma $107,640 Alabama $106,953 South Dakota $105,801

Arkansas $105,172 West Virginia $104,834 Mississippi $103,822

Top Paying Cities for Contracting 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:

Lincoln: $122,018
Little Creek: $120,888
Magnolia: $121,389

Lincoln, DE $122,018 Little Creek, DE $120,888 Magnolia, DE $121,389 Milford, DE $122,018 Marydel, DE $120,434 Millsboro, DE $122,018 Millville, DE $122,833 Milton, DE $122,018

Nassau, DE $122,018 Ocean View, DE $122,833 Rehoboth Beach, DE $122,833 Seaford, DE $120,737 Selbyville, DE $122,833 Smyrna, DE $120,295 Viola, DE $121,389 Woodside, DE $121,040

Bear, DE $119,410 Newark, DE $119,457 Claymont, DE $119,550 Delaware City, DE $119,457 Hockessin, DE $119,550 Kirkwood, DE $119,457 Middletown, DE $120,050 Montchanin, DE $119,550

New Castle, DE $119,550 Odessa, DE $120,213 Port Penn, DE $119,131 Rockland, DE $119,550 Saint Georges, DE $119,457 Townsend, DE $120,039 Winterthur, DE $119,550 Lewes, DE $122,018

Wilmington, DE $119,550 Dover, DE $120,830 Dover Afb, DE $121,110 Bethany Beach, DE $122,833 Bethel, DE $120,737 Bridgeville, DE $122,018 Camden Wyoming, DE $120,958 Cheswold, DE $120,551

Clayton, DE $120,248 Dagsboro, DE $122,833 Delmar, DE $120,737 Ellendale, DE $122,018 Felton, DE $122,018 Fenwick Island, DE $122,833 Frankford, DE $122,833 Frederica, DE $122,018

Georgetown, DE $122,018 Greenwood, DE $122,018 Harbeson, DE $122,018 Harrington, DE $122,018 Hartly, DE $120,190 Houston, DE $122,018 Kenton, DE $120,248 Laurel, DE $120,737

Yorklyn, DE $119,550

Contracting Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Contracting 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.

Last Updated on April 01, 2026

$110,335

Average $117,897/year

$127,307

$9,195

Average $9,825/month

$10,609

$2,122

Average $2,267/week

$2,448

$53

Average $57/hour

$61

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$127,307	$10,609	$2,448	$61
Average	$117,897	$9,825	$2,267	$57
25th Percentile	$110,335	$9,195	$2,122	$53

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