▲9%
C$80,681
Avg. Base Salary (CAD)
/ year
Avg. Base Salary (CAD)
10%
CA$61k
MEDIAN
CA$81k
90%
CA$120k
The average salary for a Senior Contract Administrator is C$80,681 in 2025
Base Salary
C$61k - C$120k
Bonus
C$0 - C$3k
Total Pay
C$62k - C$120k
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What is the Pay by Experience Level for Senior Contract Administrators?
▲23%
What Do Senior Contract Administrators Do?
Senior Contract Administrator Tasks
- Draft, edit and verify contracts and their amendments, updating associated schedules.
- Research and document relevant laws, technical needs and other factors.
- Negotiate and update contracts, their rates and their terms with vendors.
- Interpret and explain contracts, their terms and their implications.
- Document terms, data and status of projects in associated systems.
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Common Health Benefits for a Senior Contract Administrator
Medical
78%
Dental
67%
Vision
44%
None
22%
Gender Breakdown for Senior Contract Administrators
Female
57.1%
Male
42.9%
This data is based on 7 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
FAQs About Senior Contract Administrators
What is the highest pay for Senior Contract Administrators?
Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Senior Contract Administrator is CA$120k / year
What is the lowest pay for Senior Contract Administrators?
Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Senior Contract Administrator is CA$61k / year
How can Senior Contract Administrators increase their salary?
Increasing your pay as a Senior Contract Administrator is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Senior Contract Administrator that oversees more junior Senior Contract Administrators, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.