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Contract specialist salary in United States (Updated 2026)

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

Average base salary

$80,427
Average $80,427
Low $49,143
High $131,626

The average salary for a contract specialist is $80,427 per year in the United States. 2k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 15, 2026).

Contract Specialist job openings in United States

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Contracted Temporary Behaviora...
Carole Robertson Center for Learning3.2out of 5 stars.
Chicago, IL
$50 - $100 an hour
Part-time
22 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Contract Specialist in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Stanford Health Care
 
$282,880per year
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MERCOR
 
$197,600per year
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The Aerospace Corporation
 
$189,100per year
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Riverside Research
 
$183,750per year
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MTSI
 
$180,000per year
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Armstrong Teasdale LLP
 
$172,500per year
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Highest paying cities for Contract Specialists near United States

  1. Colorado Springs, CO
    $136,414 per year
  2. Los Angeles, CA
    $103,539 per year
  3. Jersey City, NJ
    $96,510 per year
  4. Washington, DC
    $88,070 per year
  5. New York, NY
    $84,717 per year

Where can a Contract Specialist earn more?

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