As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Contracts Manager in the United Kingdom is £61,700, with an hourly rate of £30, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £56,120 to £70,350, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £56,120
50TH(Median)   £61,700
75TH   £70,350
Contracts Manager Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Contracts Manager Salary £56,120 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Contracts Manager Salary £61,700 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Contracts Manager Salary £70,350 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Contracts Manager Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Contracts Manager salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Contracts Manager is about £61,700 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £30, a monthly salary of about £5,142, and a weekly pay of around £1,187. Click the switch button below to see more details about Contracts Manager hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Contracts Managers Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Contracts Manager's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £57,369 - £60,701, while Intermediate make £57,619 - £60,867, Senior earn £58,535 - £61,700, Specialist earn £59,618 - £63,249, Expert can reach £61,117 - £65,573 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Contracts Manager £59,618
Intermediate Level Contracts Manager £59,868
Senior Level Contracts Manager £60,701
Specialist Level Contracts Manager £61,700
Expert Level Contracts Manager £63,895
£59,618 0 yr
£59,868 < 2 yrs
£60,701 2-4 yrs
£61,700 5-8 yrs
£63,895 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 3%
Intermediate Level 3%
Senior Level 2%
Specialist Level 0%
Expert Level 4%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Contracts Manager?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Contracts Manager are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £66,636 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £62,158, and Manchester pays around £59,143 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Contracts Administration Manager or Contracts Manager?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Contracts Administration Manager makes more than a Contracts Manager. A Contracts Administration Manager earns an average annual salary of £80,393. And a Contracts Manager earns an average annual salary of £61,700.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Contracts Administration Manager
£59,159
£81,563
Contracts Administrator III
£46,663
£71,216
Contracts Administrator II
£31,193
£46,927
Contracts Administrator I
£24,180
£37,086

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