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

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

What industry pays the highest salary for Contracting Officer Representative?

The Financial Services industry offers the highest average compensation for Contracting Officer Representative roles, with salaries approximately 25% above the market median.

How does experience change A Contracting Officer Representative's salary?

A Contracting Officer Representative's salary grows with experience: a Contracting Officer Representative (0-2 years)earns $65,753, a Contracts Administrator II (2-4 years)earns $77,210, a Contracts Administrator III (4-7 years)earns $101,418, a Contracts Administrator IV (7+ years)earns $117,935, a Contracts Administrator V (7-10 years)earns $144,550,

What are the highest paying states for a Contracting Officer Representative?

Contracting Officer Representative salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Contracting Officer Representative roles are District of Columbia $71,372, California $71,102, Massachusetts $70,154. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Contracting Officer Representative roles make?

Salaries for Contracting Officer Representative level roles vary by specialization: Contracting Manager: $116,433; Contracting Specialist: $116,103; Contracting Project Manager: $114,552; Provider Contracting Specialist: $113,570; Senior Contracting Officer: $113,275.

Contracting Officer Representative Salary in Delaware

How much does a Contracting Officer Representative make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Contracting Officer Representative in Delaware is $65,281 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $31.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $76,022
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $58,473 to $70,903
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $52,276

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Contracting Officer Representative Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$70,903	$5,909	$1,364	$34
Average	$65,281	$5,440	$1,255	$31
25th Percentile	$58,473	$4,873	$1,124	$28

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Key Factors That Influence Contracting Officer Representative Salaries

A Contracting Officer Representative'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 Officer Representative Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Contracting Officer Representative'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): $65,753
Early Career (1-2 years): $77,210
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $101,418
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $117,935
Expert (over 8 years): $144,550

Levels	Salary
Contracti... Level Contracting Officer Representative	$65,753
Contracts... Level Contracting Officer Representative	$77,210
Contracts... Level Contracting Officer Representative	$101,418
Contracts... Level Contracting Officer Representative	$117,935
Contracts... Level Contracting Officer Representative	$144,550

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

District of Columbia: $71,372.
California: $71,102.
Massachusetts: $70,154.

District of Columbia $71,372 California $71,102 Massachusetts $70,154 Washington $69,896 New Jersey $69,870 Alaska $69,780 Connecticut $68,891 New York $68,530

Hawaii $67,376 Rhode Island $66,834 Maryland $66,467 Minnesota $65,964 Colorado $65,771 Illinois $65,706 Oregon $65,461 Delaware $65,281

New Hampshire $65,167 Virginia $64,913 Pennsylvania $64,172 Nevada $63,798 North Dakota $63,676 Michigan $63,482 Wisconsin $63,411 Vermont $63,269

Texas $62,876 Maine $62,850 Arizona $62,812 Ohio $62,767 Georgia $62,174 Indiana $61,877 Wyoming $61,819 Utah $61,729

Iowa $61,690 Kansas $61,381 Louisiana $61,290 North Carolina $61,258 Missouri $61,245 Florida $60,994 Montana $60,859 Nebraska $60,730

Kentucky $60,659 South Carolina $60,401 Tennessee $60,240 Idaho $60,175 New Mexico $59,705 Oklahoma $59,602 Alabama $59,221 South Dakota $58,583

Arkansas $58,235 West Virginia $58,048 Mississippi $57,487

Top Paying Cities for Contracting Officer Representatives

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: $64,987
Little Creek: $65,462
Magnolia: $65,368

Lincoln, DE $64,987 Little Creek, DE $65,462 Magnolia, DE $65,368 Milford, DE $65,152 Marydel, DE $65,259 Millsboro, DE $64,714 Millville, DE $64,814 Milton, DE $64,926

Nassau, DE $64,973 Ocean View, DE $64,803 Rehoboth Beach, DE $64,927 Seaford, DE $64,964 Selbyville, DE $64,695 Smyrna, DE $65,508 Viola, DE $65,206 Woodside, DE $65,381

Bear, DE $65,230 Newark, DE $65,206 Claymont, DE $65,339 Delaware City, DE $65,271 Hockessin, DE $65,200 Kirkwood, DE $65,259 Middletown, DE $65,284 Montchanin, DE $65,215

New Castle, DE $65,225 Odessa, DE $65,316 Port Penn, DE $65,360 Rockland, DE $65,221 Saint Georges, DE $65,263 Townsend, DE $65,364 Winterthur, DE $65,229 Lewes, DE $64,951

Wilmington, DE $65,203 Dover, DE $65,462 Dover Afb, DE $65,118 Bethany Beach, DE $64,735 Bethel, DE $64,802 Bridgeville, DE $64,954 Camden Wyoming, DE $65,278 Cheswold, DE $65,441

Clayton, DE $65,443 Dagsboro, DE $64,690 Delmar, DE $64,586 Ellendale, DE $64,782 Felton, DE $65,147 Fenwick Island, DE $64,704 Frankford, DE $64,591 Frederica, DE $65,211

Georgetown, DE $64,665 Greenwood, DE $64,965 Harbeson, DE $64,734 Harrington, DE $65,064 Hartly, DE $65,266 Houston, DE $64,971 Kenton, DE $65,446 Laurel, DE $64,626

Yorklyn, DE $65,219

Contracting Officer Representative Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Contracting Officer Representative roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 70% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Financial Services and Telecom sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Contracting Officer Representative positions in Transportation or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Contracting Officer Representative as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Contracting Officer Representative

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services	$81,601	$39.0	25%
Telecom	$78,337	$38.0	20%
Pharmaceuticals	$77,031	$37.0	18%
Energy & Utilities	$75,073	$36.0	15%
Internet	$73,114	$35.0	12%

Contracting Officer Representative Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Contracting Officer Representative'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 July 01, 2026

$58,473

Average $65,281/year

$70,903

$4,873

Average $5,440/month

$5,909

$1,124

Average $1,255/week

$1,364

$28

Average $31/hour

$34

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$70,903	$5,909	$1,364	$34
Average	$65,281	$5,440	$1,255	$31
25th Percentile	$58,473	$4,873	$1,124	$28

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