What are the main factors that influence a Proposal Manager's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Proposal Manager's salary?

A Proposal Manager's salary grows with experience: starting around $84,726 for beginners, reaching about $86,502 at mid-level, and approach $90,725 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Proposal Manager?

Proposal Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Proposal Manager roles are District of Columbia $97,530, California $97,160, Massachusetts $95,865. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Proposal Manager roles make?

Salaries for Proposal Manager level roles vary by specialization: Request For Proposal Manager: $123,893; Proposal Project Manager: $115,743; Federal Proposal Manager: $93,148; Manager Proposal Development: $93,148; Lead Proposal Manager: $88,087.

Proposal Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does a Proposal Manager make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Proposal Manager in Delaware is $89,409 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $43.

However, a Proposal Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $109,391
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $80,387 to $99,868
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $72,173

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Proposal Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$99,868	$8,322	$1,921	$48
Average	$89,409	$7,451	$1,719	$43
25th Percentile	$80,387	$6,699	$1,546	$39

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Key Factors That Influence Proposal Manager Salaries

A Proposal Manager's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Proposal Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Proposal Manager's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $84,726
Early Career (1-2 years): $85,136
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $86,502
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $88,141
Expert (over 8 years): $90,725

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Proposal Manager	$84,726
Intermediate Level Proposal Manager	$85,136
Senior Level Proposal Manager	$86,502
Specialist Level Proposal Manager	$88,141
Expert Level Proposal Manager	$90,725

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How Do Proposal Manager Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Proposal Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $97,530.
California: $97,160.
Massachusetts: $95,865.

District of Columbia $97,530 California $97,160 Massachusetts $95,865 Washington $95,513 New Jersey $95,478 Alaska $95,354 Connecticut $94,139 New York $93,646

Hawaii $92,069 Rhode Island $91,329 Maryland $90,827 Minnesota $90,140 Colorado $89,875 Illinois $89,787 Oregon $89,453 Delaware $89,206

New Hampshire $89,051 Virginia $88,704 Pennsylvania $87,691 Nevada $87,180 North Dakota $87,013 Michigan $86,748 Wisconsin $86,651 Vermont $86,458

Texas $85,920 Maine $85,885 Arizona $85,832 Ohio $85,771 Georgia $84,960 Indiana $84,555 Wyoming $84,476 Utah $84,352

Iowa $84,300 Kansas $83,877 Louisiana $83,753 North Carolina $83,709 Missouri $83,692 Florida $83,348 Montana $83,163 Nebraska $82,987

Kentucky $82,890 South Carolina $82,538 Tennessee $82,318 Idaho $82,229 New Mexico $81,586 Oklahoma $81,445 Alabama $80,926 South Dakota $80,054

Arkansas $79,578 West Virginia $79,323 Mississippi $78,556

Top Paying Cities for Proposal Managers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $92,324
Little Creek: $91,470
Magnolia: $91,849

Lincoln, DE $92,324 Little Creek, DE $91,470 Magnolia, DE $91,849 Milford, DE $92,324 Marydel, DE $91,126 Millsboro, DE $92,324 Millville, DE $92,941 Milton, DE $92,324

Nassau, DE $92,324 Ocean View, DE $92,941 Rehoboth Beach, DE $92,941 Seaford, DE $91,355 Selbyville, DE $92,941 Smyrna, DE $91,021 Viola, DE $91,849 Woodside, DE $91,584

Bear, DE $90,351 Newark, DE $90,386 Claymont, DE $90,457 Delaware City, DE $90,386 Hockessin, DE $90,457 Kirkwood, DE $90,386 Middletown, DE $90,836 Montchanin, DE $90,457

New Castle, DE $90,457 Odessa, DE $90,959 Port Penn, DE $90,140 Rockland, DE $90,457 Saint Georges, DE $90,386 Townsend, DE $90,827 Winterthur, DE $90,457 Lewes, DE $92,324

Wilmington, DE $90,457 Dover, DE $91,426 Dover Afb, DE $91,637 Bethany Beach, DE $92,941 Bethel, DE $91,355 Bridgeville, DE $92,324 Camden Wyoming, DE $91,523 Cheswold, DE $91,214

Clayton, DE $90,985 Dagsboro, DE $92,941 Delmar, DE $91,355 Ellendale, DE $92,324 Felton, DE $92,324 Fenwick Island, DE $92,941 Frankford, DE $92,941 Frederica, DE $92,324

Georgetown, DE $92,324 Greenwood, DE $92,324 Harbeson, DE $92,324 Harrington, DE $92,324 Hartly, DE $90,941 Houston, DE $92,324 Kenton, DE $90,985 Laurel, DE $91,355

Yorklyn, DE $90,457

Proposal Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Proposal Manager's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

$80,387

Average $89,409/year

$99,868

$6,699

Average $7,451/month

$8,322

$1,546

Average $1,719/week

$1,921

$39

Average $43/hour

$48

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$99,868	$8,322	$1,921	$48
Average	$89,409	$7,451	$1,719	$43
25th Percentile	$80,387	$6,699	$1,546	$39

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