As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Contract Engineer in Amherst, CO is $65,996, equivalent to $32 per hour, $1,269 weekly, or $5,500 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Contract Engineer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Contract Engineer in Amherst, CO vary widely, spanning from $56,231 to $74,726. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($60,885) and 75th percentile ($70,566), while top earners (90th percentile) make $74,726 per year. This $9,681 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Carpentry, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Amherst Contract Engineer often earn 6.2% lower than national averages. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Contract Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Contract Engineer Salary $56,231 Amherst, CO April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Contract Engineer Salary $60,885 Amherst, CO April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Contract Engineer Salary $65,996 Amherst, CO April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Contract Engineer Salary $70,566 Amherst, CO April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Contract Engineer Salary $74,726 Amherst, CO April 01, 2026
25% $60,885 10% $56,231 90% $74,726 75% $70,566 $65,996 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Contract Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Contract Engineer in Amherst, CO. The base salary for Contract Engineer ranges from $60,885 to $70,566 with the average base salary of $65,996. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $63,177 to $74,069 with the average total cash compensation of $68,026.

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About Amherst, Colorado    Amherst is a census-designated place and U.S. Post Office in Phillips County, Colorado, United States. The population as of the 2010 Census was 58. Th....More

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