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US Department of Defense Contracting Officer salary in the United States

Average salary
$92,500/yr
Based on 681 income tax records
$45,000
$139,000
Age:
Average salary by age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-55
56+
 
$86K
 
$96K
 
$94K
 
$87K
$45,000
$139,000
How much do Contracting Officers make?
The average total salary for a US Department of Defense Contracting Officer is $92,500 per year. This is based on data from 681 TurboTax users who reported their occupation as Contracting Officer and includes taxable wages, tips, bonuses, and more. Contracting Officer salary can vary between $45,000 to $139,000 depending on factors including education, skills, experience, employer & location. Read more
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Based on income reported to the IRS in box 1 of W-2.

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US Department of Defense Contracting Officer salary by location

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US Department of Defense Contracting Officer demographics

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38% are single
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62% are married
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57% have kids
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76% own a home

Effective Tax Rates for US Department of Defense Contracting Officers

681 full-time salaries from 2019
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The average salary for a contracting officer in the United States is $92,500 per year. Contracting officer salaries in the United States can vary between $45,000 to $139,000 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.
This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 681 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as contracting officer.
The following cities offer the highest salaries for contracting officers in the United States: Washington Metro Area, DC ($114,500 a year), Baltimore Metro Area, MD ($108,000 a year), and New York Metro Area, NY ($104,000 a year).
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Total salary amounts here include total taxable wages, tips, prizes and other compensation. Salaries here are not representative of the total population and may reflect different levels of experience or education. Learn more
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Total salary ranges shown here exclude outliers.