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Proposal Supervisor Salary in the United States

How much does a Proposal Supervisor make in the United States?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for a Proposal Supervisor in the United States is $103,140 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $50.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $134,777
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $90,600 to $119,700
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $79,183
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Proposal Supervisor Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $119,700 $9,975 $2,302 $58
Average $103,140 $8,595 $1,983 $50
25th Percentile $90,600 $7,550 $1,742 $44
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Key Factors That Influence Proposal Supervisor Salaries

A Proposal Supervisor'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 Supervisor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Proposal Supervisor'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:

  • Bid/Quote Administrator III (4-7 years): $89,643
  • Bid/Quote Administrator IV (7+ years): $121,323
  • Proposal Supervisor (7+ years): $103,136
  • Bid/Quote Manager (7+ years): $123,913
  • Bid/Quote Senior Manager (7+ years): $160,696
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
Bid/Quote Administrator III4-7 years$89,643
Bid/Quote Administrator IV7+ years$121,323
Proposal Supervisor7+ years$103,136
Bid/Quote Manager7+ years$123,913
Bid/Quote Senior Manager7+ years$160,696
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Top Paying Cities for Proposal Supervisors

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:

  • San Jose: $130,090
  • San Francisco: $128,810
  • Oakland: $125,950

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

Understanding how a Proposal Supervisor'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 March 01, 2026

Proposal Supervisor Salary Growth & Career Path

For a Proposal Supervisor, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Bid/Quote Manager role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $124,000 - a projected growth of 20% over your current level.

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