Government Contract Specialist Salaries in Tennessee

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How Much Does a Government Contract Specialist Make in Tennessee?

Updated April 24, 2024

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$50,502/yr

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Low $39,833

Average $50,502

High $60,788

The average salary for Government Contract Specialist is $50,502 per year in Tennessee.

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Company	average base salary in (usd)	range
Citizant HSPD-12: Government Badging & Credentialing Specialist (Memphis - REF1547S)	$35,046/yr	$30,853 $39,238 RANGE: $30,853 - $39,238
Citizant HSPD-12: Government Badging & Credentialing Specialist (Memphis)	$47,842/yr	$40,466 $55,218 RANGE: $40,466 - $55,218
Wesley Group Contract specialist	$85,040/yr	$73,712 $96,368 RANGE: $73,712 - $96,368

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Top 10 Highest Paying Cities For Government Contract Specialist Jobs in Tennessee

It is important to understand how location impacts your career prospects in the United States. There are some cities where a Government Contract Specialist can find a job easily with a greater salary paid then achieve a higher standard of living. Below is the top cities list for Government Contract Specialist job salaries in Tennessee. Some cities can pay higher salaries for Government Contract Specialist jobs, which can indicate that there is a large demand for Government Contract Specialist positions in this city.

The following table shows top 10 cities where the Government Contract Specialist salary is higher than other cities in Tennessee. Nashville takes first place in this list, followed by Hendersonville, Franklin. The Government Contract Specialist salary is $51,375 in Nashville, which is lower than the national average. There is 0 city's Government Contract Specialist salary higher than national average in Tennessee.

The average salary for a Government Contract Specialist in Tennessee is $50,502, but we found that the city with the highest salary for Government Contract Specialist jobs is Nashville, TN, and it is higher than Hendersonville. Government Contract Specialist jobs in Nashville can have the opportunity to earn higher salaries than in other cities in Tennessee.

CITY	ANNUAL SALARY	MONTHLY PAY	WEEKLY PAY	HOURLY WAGE
Nashville	$51,375	$4,281	$988	$25
Hendersonville	$51,320	$4,277	$987	$25
Franklin	$51,211	$4,268	$985	$25
Memphis	$51,102	$4,259	$983	$25
Murfreesboro	$50,993	$4,249	$981	$25
Germantown	$50,939	$4,245	$980	$24
Jackson	$50,720	$4,227	$975	$24
Knoxville	$50,011	$4,168	$962	$24
Chattanooga	$49,575	$4,131	$953	$24
Clarksville	$49,248	$4,104	$947	$24

What Does a Government Contract Specialist Do?

Contract specialists are responsible for drafting, editing and reviewing contractual agreements between an organization and vendors, suppliers and other third parties.

Updated December 21, 2021

New employees often start out as contract specialists and then move up to higher positions, such as contract officers or administrators, project officers, procurement analysts and more.

Updated December 04, 2021

New employees (GS-5) receive on-the-job training and work under the guidance of a more experienced contract specialist.

Updated December 03, 2021

States that contract specialists (GS-11) may need to answer questions from bidders, approve or reject special requests and supervise other employees.

Updated November 24, 2021

A government contract specialist's resume that mentions a master's degree and work experience is more likely to get noticed.

Updated November 22, 2021

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Frequently Asked Questions About a Government Contract Specialist Salaries

What is the average of a Government Contract Specialist in Tennessee?

The Government Contract Specialist salary range is from $39,833 to $60,788, and the average Government Contract Specialist salary is $50,502/year in Tennessee. The Government Contract Specialist's salary will change in different locations.

Which location pays the highest Government Contract Specialist salary in the United States?

The Government Contract Specialist salary in San Jose, CA is $68,445 which is the highest in the US.

What kinds of reasons will influence the Government Contract Specialist's salary?

Besides the location, employees' education degree, related skills, and work experience also will influence the salary. Try to improve your skills and experience to get a higher salary for the position of Government Contract Specialist.

What is the growth rate of the Government Contract Specialist's salary?

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