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 $73,073, a Contracting Manager (4-5 years)earns $115,940, a Provider Contracting Director (5+ years)earns $160,174, a VP of Provider Contracting (5+ years)earns $230,900, an SVP of Provider Contracting (5+ years)earns $295,835,

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 $128,902, California $128,413, Massachusetts $126,702. 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: $137,850; Contracting Project Manager: $114,556; Healthcare Provider Contracting Manager: $113,830.

Contracting Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does a Contracting Manager make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Contracting Manager in Delaware is $117,901 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): $135,878
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $110,336 to $127,311
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $103,448

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Contracting Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$127,311	$10,609	$2,448	$61
Average	$117,901	$9,825	$2,267	$57
25th Percentile	$110,336	$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): $73,073
Early Career (1-2 years): $115,940
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $160,174
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $230,900
Expert (over 8 years): $295,835

Levels	Salary
Provider ... Level Contracting Manager	$73,073
Contracti... Level Contracting Manager	$115,940
Provider ... Level Contracting Manager	$160,174
VP of Pro... Level Contracting Manager	$230,900
SVP of Pr... Level Contracting Manager	$295,835

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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: $128,902.
California: $128,413.
Massachusetts: $126,702.

District of Columbia $128,902 California $128,413 Massachusetts $126,702 Washington $126,236 New Jersey $126,190 Alaska $126,027 Connecticut $124,420 New York $123,768

Hawaii $121,684 Rhode Island $120,706 Maryland $120,043 Minnesota $119,135 Colorado $118,785 Illinois $118,669 Oregon $118,227 Delaware $117,901

New Hampshire $117,696 Virginia $117,237 Pennsylvania $115,898 Nevada $115,223 North Dakota $115,002 Michigan $114,652 Wisconsin $114,524 Vermont $114,268

Texas $113,558 Maine $113,511 Arizona $113,442 Ohio $113,360 Georgia $112,289 Indiana $111,753 Wyoming $111,649 Utah $111,486

Iowa $111,416 Kansas $110,857 Louisiana $110,694 North Carolina $110,636 Missouri $110,613 Florida $110,158 Montana $109,914 Nebraska $109,681

Kentucky $109,553 South Carolina $109,087 Tennessee $108,796 Idaho $108,680 New Mexico $107,830 Oklahoma $107,644 Alabama $106,957 South Dakota $105,804

Arkansas $105,176 West Virginia $104,838 Mississippi $103,825

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: $117,370
Little Creek: $118,229
Magnolia: $118,059

Lincoln, DE $117,370 Little Creek, DE $118,229 Magnolia, DE $118,059 Milford, DE $117,668 Marydel, DE $117,861 Millsboro, DE $116,877 Millville, DE $117,058 Milton, DE $117,260

Nassau, DE $117,345 Ocean View, DE $117,038 Rehoboth Beach, DE $117,263 Seaford, DE $117,329 Selbyville, DE $116,843 Smyrna, DE $118,310 Viola, DE $117,766 Woodside, DE $118,082

Bear, DE $117,810 Newark, DE $117,766 Claymont, DE $118,007 Delaware City, DE $117,883 Hockessin, DE $117,755 Kirkwood, DE $117,861 Middletown, DE $117,906 Montchanin, DE $117,782

New Castle, DE $117,799 Odessa, DE $117,965 Port Penn, DE $118,044 Rockland, DE $117,793 Saint Georges, DE $117,869 Townsend, DE $118,051 Winterthur, DE $117,807 Lewes, DE $117,306

Wilmington, DE $117,761 Dover, DE $118,229 Dover Afb, DE $117,606 Bethany Beach, DE $116,914 Bethel, DE $117,036 Bridgeville, DE $117,311 Camden Wyoming, DE $117,896 Cheswold, DE $118,190

Clayton, DE $118,194 Dagsboro, DE $116,833 Delmar, DE $116,646 Ellendale, DE $116,999 Felton, DE $117,658 Fenwick Island, DE $116,859 Frankford, DE $116,655 Frederica, DE $117,775

Georgetown, DE $116,789 Greenwood, DE $117,330 Harbeson, DE $116,913 Harrington, DE $117,509 Hartly, DE $117,875 Houston, DE $117,342 Kenton, DE $118,200 Laurel, DE $116,719

Yorklyn, DE $117,790

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.

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$110,336

Average $117,901/year

$127,311

$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	$127,311	$10,609	$2,448	$61
Average	$117,901	$9,825	$2,267	$57
25th Percentile	$110,336	$9,195	$2,122	$53

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