As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Contracts Administration Clerk in the United Kingdom is £34,149, with an hourly rate of £16, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £30,834 to £39,987, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £30,834
50TH(Median)   £34,149
75TH   £39,987
Contracts Administration Clerk Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Contracts Administration Clerk Salary £30,834 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Contracts Administration Clerk Salary £34,149 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Contracts Administration Clerk Salary £39,987 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Contracts Administration Clerk Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Contracts Administration Clerk salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Contracts Administration Clerk is about £34,149 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £16, a monthly salary of about £2,846, and a weekly pay of around £657. Click the switch button below to see more details about Contracts Administration Clerk hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Contracts Administration Clerks Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Contracts Administration Clerk's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £31,972 - £33,902, while Intermediate make £33,159 - £35,630, Senior earn £35,892 - £39,464, Specialist earn £36,327 - £39,987, Expert can reach £36,502 - £40,248 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Contracts Administration Clerk £33,308
Intermediate Level Contracts Administration Clerk £34,585
Senior Level Contracts Administration Clerk £38,157
Specialist Level Contracts Administration Clerk £38,680
Expert Level Contracts Administration Clerk £38,941
£33,308 0 yr
£34,585 < 2 yrs
£38,157 2-4 yrs
£38,680 5-8 yrs
£38,941 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 2%
Intermediate Level 1%
Senior Level 12%
Specialist Level 13%
Expert Level 14%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Skills to Boost a Contracts Administration Clerk Salary

Mastering key skills can significantly increase your earning potential as a Contracts Administration Clerk. According to Salary.com's Real-time Job Posting Data, expertise in Analysis can lead to a 9% salary raise, while strong Microsoft Office skills boost pay by a 2%. Even Contract Review can result in a 1% salary increase.

Skill Library evaluates talent skills across five levels, supported by 5-10 behavior indicators, delivering precise insights for data-driven hiring decisions.
Analysis
Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed by Microsoft for business use. You can create documents containing text and images, work with data in spreadsheets and databases, create presentations and posters.
Contract Review
Evaluating, interpreting, and improving the terms used in contractual agreements.
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Based on recent job listings, in-demand skills in the Contracts Administration Clerk field include Analysis (9%), Microsoft Office (2%), Contract Review (1%), Supply Chain (1%), and Continuous Improvement (1%). These skills reflect current market needs.
Skills Salary Demand
Skill & Salary Demand
Analysis £37,222
Analysis
£37,222
9%
Microsoft Office £34,832
Microsoft Office
£34,832
2%
Contract Review £34,490
Contract Review
£34,490
1%
Supply Chain £34,490
Supply Chain
£34,490
1%
Continuous Improvement £34,490
Continuous Improvement
£34,490
1%
Analysis
6.83%
Microsoft Office
0.83%
Contract Review
0.92%
Supply Chain
2.54%
Continuous Improvement
0.77%

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Contracts Administration Clerk?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Contracts Administration Clerk are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £36,881 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £34,403, and Manchester pays around £32,734 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Contracts Administration Manager or Contracts Administration Clerk?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Contracts Administration Manager makes more than a Contracts Administration Clerk. A Contracts Administration Manager earns an average annual salary of £80,393. And a Contracts Administration Clerk earns an average annual salary of £34,149.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Contracts Administration Manager
£59,159
£81,563
Proposals and Contracts Administration Manager
£59,180
£81,593
Contracts Manager
£59,326
£81,793
Contracts Renewal Documentation Clerk
£24,703
£38,757

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