Hiring a contract specialist: the market today
The short answer ·
492 open postings ask for a contract specialist as of Sep 25, 2026, from 161 employers. The median advertised minimum is $74,678. 292 of those postings are new in the last 30 days, so expect competition.
492open postings
161employers hiring
$74,678median advertised minimum
292new in 30 days
Who you're competing with
Open postings · Ayla, 2026-09-25
What it pays
Advertised minimum, 313 postings with pay · OPM actual pay, Jul 2026
Questions buyers ask
How hard is it to hire a contract specialist?
Hard. 161 employers are hiring the role right now, led by Northrop Grumman with 83 open postings.
What should I pay a contract specialist?
Advertised minimums center on $74,678. Federal staff in series 1102 average $132,671 in actual pay.