What are the main factors that influence a Contracting Specialist'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 Specialist?

The Biotechnology industry offers the highest average compensation for Contracting Specialist roles, with salaries approximately 25% above the market median.

How does experience change A Contracting Specialist's salary?

A Contracting Specialist's salary grows with experience: a Contracts Administrator II (2-4 years)earns $77,531, a Contracts Administrator III (4-7 years)earns $101,840, a Contracting Specialist (7+ years)earns $118,425, a Contracts Administrator V (7-10 years)earns $145,151, a Contracts Administration Supervisor (10+ years)earns $97,534,

What are the highest paying states for a Contracting Specialist?

Contracting Specialist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Contracting Specialist roles are District of Columbia $128,549, California $128,062, Massachusetts $126,355. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Contracting Specialist roles make?

Salaries for Contracting Specialist level roles vary by specialization: Provider Contracting Specialist V: $159,470; Provider Contracting Specialist IV: $123,750; Provider Contracting Analyst IV: $123,748; Provider Contracting Specialist: $113,570; Provider Contracting Specialist III: $103,870.

Contracting Specialist Salary in Delaware

How much does a Contracting Specialist make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Contracting Specialist in Delaware is $117,578 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $57.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $131,115
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $105,369 to $124,663
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $94,255

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Contracting Specialist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$124,663	$10,389	$2,397	$60
Average	$117,578	$9,798	$2,261	$57
25th Percentile	$105,369	$8,781	$2,026	$51

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Key Factors That Influence Contracting Specialist Salaries

A Contracting Specialist'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 Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Contracting Specialist'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): $77,531
Early Career (1-2 years): $101,840
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $118,425
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $145,151
Expert (over 8 years): $97,534

Levels	Salary
Contracts... Level Contracting Specialist	$77,531
Contracts... Level Contracting Specialist	$101,840
Contracti... Level Contracting Specialist	$118,425
Contracts... Level Contracting Specialist	$145,151
Contracts... Level Contracting Specialist	$97,534

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

District of Columbia: $128,549.
California: $128,062.
Massachusetts: $126,355.

District of Columbia $128,549 California $128,062 Massachusetts $126,355 Washington $125,890 New Jersey $125,844 Alaska $125,681 Connecticut $124,079 New York $123,429

Hawaii $121,351 Rhode Island $120,376 Maryland $119,714 Minnesota $118,808 Colorado $118,460 Illinois $118,344 Oregon $117,903 Delaware $117,578

New Hampshire $117,373 Virginia $116,916 Pennsylvania $115,581 Nevada $114,907 North Dakota $114,687 Michigan $114,338 Wisconsin $114,211 Vermont $113,955

Texas $113,247 Maine $113,200 Arizona $113,131 Ohio $113,049 Georgia $111,981 Indiana $111,447 Wyoming $111,343 Utah $111,180

Iowa $111,111 Kansas $110,553 Louisiana $110,391 North Carolina $110,333 Missouri $110,309 Florida $109,857 Montana $109,613 Nebraska $109,381

Kentucky $109,253 South Carolina $108,789 Tennessee $108,498 Idaho $108,382 New Mexico $107,535 Oklahoma $107,349 Alabama $106,664 South Dakota $105,514

Arkansas $104,887 West Virginia $104,551 Mississippi $103,541

Top Paying Cities for Contracting Specialists

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: $117,048
Little Creek: $117,905
Magnolia: $117,735

Lincoln, DE $117,048 Little Creek, DE $117,905 Magnolia, DE $117,735 Milford, DE $117,345 Marydel, DE $117,538 Millsboro, DE $116,557 Millville, DE $116,737 Milton, DE $116,939

Nassau, DE $117,024 Ocean View, DE $116,717 Rehoboth Beach, DE $116,941 Seaford, DE $117,007 Selbyville, DE $116,523 Smyrna, DE $117,986 Viola, DE $117,443 Woodside, DE $117,759

Bear, DE $117,487 Newark, DE $117,443 Claymont, DE $117,683 Delaware City, DE $117,560 Hockessin, DE $117,432 Kirkwood, DE $117,538 Middletown, DE $117,583 Montchanin, DE $117,459

New Castle, DE $117,476 Odessa, DE $117,641 Port Penn, DE $117,720 Rockland, DE $117,471 Saint Georges, DE $117,546 Townsend, DE $117,727 Winterthur, DE $117,485 Lewes, DE $116,984

Wilmington, DE $117,438 Dover, DE $117,905 Dover Afb, DE $117,284 Bethany Beach, DE $116,594 Bethel, DE $116,715 Bridgeville, DE $116,990 Camden Wyoming, DE $117,573 Cheswold, DE $117,867

Clayton, DE $117,870 Dagsboro, DE $116,513 Delmar, DE $116,326 Ellendale, DE $116,679 Felton, DE $117,336 Fenwick Island, DE $116,538 Frankford, DE $116,335 Frederica, DE $117,452

Georgetown, DE $116,469 Greenwood, DE $117,009 Harbeson, DE $116,593 Harrington, DE $117,187 Hartly, DE $117,552 Houston, DE $117,020 Kenton, DE $117,876 Laurel, DE $116,399

Yorklyn, DE $117,467

Contracting Specialist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Contracting Specialist roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 50% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Contracting Specialist positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Contracting Specialist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Contracting Specialist

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology	$146,972	$71.0	25%
Pharmaceuticals	$143,445	$69.0	22%
Energy & Utilities	$141,093	$68.0	20%
Internet	$138,741	$67.0	18%
Insurance	$135,214	$65.0	15%

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

Understanding how a Contracting Specialist'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

$105,369

Average $117,578/year

$124,663

$8,781

Average $9,798/month

$10,389

$2,026

Average $2,261/week

$2,397

$51

Average $57/hour

$60

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$124,663	$10,389	$2,397	$60
Average	$117,578	$9,798	$2,261	$57
25th Percentile	$105,369	$8,781	$2,026	$51

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