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Contract administrator salary in United States, 2026

How much does a Contract Administrator make in the United States?

Average base salary

$78,026
Average $78,026
Low $50,385
High $120,830

The average salary for a contract administrator is $78,026 per year in the United States. 1.6k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 8, 2026).

Contract Administrator job openings in United States

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Contracts Administrator
Riley Power Group4out of 5 stars.
Rock Hill, SC
10 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Contract Administrator in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
ENFRA
 
$500,000per year
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Tennessee Board of Regents
 
$208,000per year
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Qarbon Aerospace
 
$200,000per year
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Genie Healthcare
 
$190,667per year
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MAG Aerospace
 
$185,000per year
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Pontoon Solutions
 
$182,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Contract Administrators near United States

  1. Los Angeles, CA
    $116,439 per year
  2. Irvine, CA
    $106,147 per year
  3. San Diego, CA
    $94,872 per year
  4. Denver, CO
    $86,308 per year
  5. Dallas, TX
    $74,411 per year

Where can a Contract Administrator earn more?

Compare salaries for Contract Administrators in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Contract Administrator get paid in United States?

Senior Contract Administrator

Job openings
Average $98,170 per year

Junior Contract Administrator

Job openings
Average $74,588 per year