Contracts Manager hourly rate
A senior Contracts Manager typically receives $100 an hour as a part-time contractor in the United States, against a market median wage of $69.10. Below: percentiles and rates for every country we cover, by level and format.
Contracts Manager pay in the United States
National wage percentiles for the role. Full United States page.
| Percentile | Per hour | 5 h a week, per month | Full time, per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33.91 | $730 | $70,500 |
| 25th | $44.57 | $970 | $92,700 |
| Median | $69.10 | $1,500 | $143,700 |
| 75th | $95.80 | $2,080 | $199,300 |
| 90th | $152.16 | $3,300 | $316,500 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025; aged to October 2026.
Contracts Manager rates by country
| Country | 10th | Median wage | 90th | Contractor rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $33.91 | $69.10 | $152.16 | $100 |
| Canada | CA$27.49 | CA$54.36 | CA$97.46 | CA$80 |
| United Kingdom | £14.65 | £27.51 | £72.34 | £40 |
| Austria | €12.58 | €26.40 | €60.12 | €40 |
| Belgium | €15.70 | €37.51 | €86.72 | €55 |
| Bulgaria | €4.55 | €10.75 | €32.88 | €16 |
| Croatia | €6.78 | €14.86 | €36.20 | €22 |
| Cyprus | €8.15 | €18.21 | €62.23 | €25 |
| Czechia | €6.77 | €14.03 | €31.12 | €20 |
| Denmark | €17.41 | €33.87 | €69.02 | €50 |
| Estonia | €6.64 | €15.89 | €37.32 | €23 |
| Finland | €13.76 | €25.20 | €53.94 | €35 |
| France | €9.40 | €18.39 | €44.48 | €25 |
| Germany | €16.25 | €37.86 | €91.96 | €55 |
| Greece | €5.93 | €12.20 | €28.52 | €18 |
| Hungary | €5.86 | €13.35 | €34.90 | €19 |
| Ireland | €16.93 | €37.10 | €113.16 | €55 |
| Italy | €11.21 | €21.34 | €54.44 | €30 |
| Latvia | €5.68 | €14.33 | €38.88 | €21 |
| Lithuania | €7.06 | €16.05 | €40.92 | €23 |
| Luxembourg | €16.93 | €35.33 | €99.34 | €50 |
| Malta | €5.69 | €12.67 | €30.19 | €18 |
| Netherlands | €12.25 | €27.22 | €60.35 | €40 |
| Poland | €5.61 | €12.28 | €32.40 | €18 |
| Portugal | €8.35 | €14.24 | €44.83 | €21 |
| Romania | €5.71 | €12.60 | €37.27 | €18 |
| Slovakia | €5.36 | €11.03 | €25.15 | €16 |
| Slovenia | €9.10 | €17.45 | €41.18 | €25 |
| Spain | €9.19 | €18.50 | €47.95 | €25 |
| Sweden | €12.58 | €22.06 | €43.75 | €30 |
Hourly figures in local currency. Contractor rate is the typical Deftridge rate for a senior Contracts Manager in the regular role format.
Contracts Manager pay by US state
Typical contractor rate, highest first.
By level and format
United States. A manager earns 1.20 times the senior rate; a one-off task pays a higher hourly rate than a standing role because the work is fixed-scope.
| Level | Per hour |
|---|---|
| Senior | $100 |
| Manager | $120 |
| Director | $145 |
Questions about Contracts Manager rates
What is the typical hourly rate for a Contracts Manager?
In the United States the typical rate for a senior Contracts Manager is $100 an hour (market median wage $69.10). Rates vary by country, state and level; the tables above list them.
Is this a salary?
No. The market median is an employee wage for reference. The Deftridge rate is what a part-time contractor in that role receives per hour, before tax.
How does level change the rate?
Levels scale the rate: specialist 0.85, senior 1.00, manager 1.20, director 1.45 and executive 1.75 of the senior rate, inside the country floor and cap.