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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

$79,909
Average $79,909
Low $49,005
High $130,303

The average salary for a contract specialist is $79,909 per year in the United States. 2k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 29, 2026).

Contract Specialist job openings in United States

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Contract Specialist (Direct Hi...
US Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys2.3out of 5 stars.
Birmingham, AL
$75,431 - $117,535 a year
Full-time
1 day 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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MTSI
 
$180,000per year
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Armstrong Teasdale LLP
 
$172,500per year
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Global Technical Talent
 
$162,800per year
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Highest paying cities for Contract Specialists near United States

  1. Colorado Springs, CO
    $137,369 per year
  2. Los Angeles, CA
    $100,630 per year
  3. Jersey City, NJ
    $96,510 per year
  4. Washington, DC
    $87,923 per year
  5. New York, NY
    $83,991 per year

Where can a Contract Specialist earn more?

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