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Senior Contracting Officer

Average Senior Contracting Officer Salary

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$76,983
/ year

Avg. Base Salary (USD)
10%
$58k
MEDIAN
$77k
90%
$105k

The average salary for a Senior Contracting Officer is $76,983 in 2025

Base Salary
$58k - $105k
Bonus
$1k - $11k
Profit Sharing
$778 - $10k
Total Pay
$56k - $108k
Based on 2,675 salary profiles (last updated Mar 06 2024)
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3.7 out of 5
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Common Health Benefits for a Senior Contracting Officer

Medical
87%
Dental
81%
Vision
76%
None
13%

Gender Breakdown for Senior Contracting Officers

Female
55.5%
Male
43.6%
Prefer to self-define
0.9%
This data is based on 1,012 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Senior Contracting Officers

What is the highest pay for Senior Contracting Officers?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Senior Contracting Officer is $105k / year

What is the lowest pay for Senior Contracting Officers?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Senior Contracting Officer is $58k / year

How can Senior Contracting Officers increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a Senior Contracting Officer 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 Contracting Officer that oversees more junior Senior Contracting Officers, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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