Contract Specialist II pay range
State of North Carolina · class code 32000268
- Class code
- 32000268
- Pay group
- NC17
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- North Carolina
- The State of North Carolina published pay range for Contract Specialist II is $60,881 to $106,544 per year.
- North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) keys this classification as class code 32000268.
- This is the range the plan authorises, not the salary of any individual employee.
Class specification
The OSHR class specification for this class is published by North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR). The passages below are quoted from it as published, not paraphrased, and cut to their opening sentences; the full specification is the authority on duties and qualifications. It was last revised 12/2021.
What the state says the job is
This is professional work in the development and management of contracts ranging from medium to high complexity. Positions in this class develop and prepare specifications, prepare requests for proposals and invitations for bids, help draft and manage contracts, and may conduct negotiations as required for a range of solicitations and agreements, which may include professional, highly technical services, or materials and equipment. Positions assist departments in the development and evaluation of solicitations. They facilitate all contract management functions with internal and external departments including outside vendors. Positions in this classification are distinguished from the Contract Specialist I level in the complexity and importance of contracts administered, and the requirements needed for negotiating contract terms and compliance with outside vendors.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Thorough knowledge of contracts. Ability to negotiate new contracts. Ability to independently compose contract documents and correspondence.
Minimum qualifications
Bachelor's degree in business or related area from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of progressive procurement or contract administration experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special requirements
Completion of the North Carolina Contract Management Certification Program within one year of hire into the position. <h2
Quoted from the OSHR class specification, read 2026-10-21.
Where this comes from
North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) publishes this figure in OSHR salary schedules, joined to Class Specifications. Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.
Job titles and their salary grades come from the Class Specifications, joined to the salary schedule.
Nearby classes in North Carolina
Contract Specialist II in other states
| State | Minimum | Maximum | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $59,064 | $88,584 | $59,064 to $88,584 |
| Massachusetts | $2,463 | $3,518 | $64,039 to $91,473 |
| Texas | $45,521 | $71,055 | $45,521 to $71,055 |
Each state publishes its own range for a classification with this exact title. Duties, grade structures and bargaining units differ between states, so read each class page before comparing.