What are the main factors that influence a Bid Director's salary?

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

How does experience change a Bid Director's salary?

A Bid Director's salary grows with experience: starting around $122,355 for beginners, reaching about $124,109 at mid-level, and approach $126,783 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Bid Director?

Bid Director salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Bid Director roles are District of Columbia $137,823, California $137,300, Massachusetts $135,470. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Bid Director roles make?

Salaries for Bid Director level roles vary by specialization: Bid & Capture Director: $184,400; Bid/Quote Senior Manager: $177,400; Bid & Capture Senior Manager: $166,100; Bid & Capture Manager: $138,900; Bid/Quote Manager: $123,900.

Bid Director Salary in Delaware

How much does a Bid Director make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Bid Director in Delaware is $126,060 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $61.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $144,844
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $114,636 to $135,892
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $104,234

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Bid Director Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$135,892	$11,324	$2,613	$65
Average	$126,060	$10,505	$2,424	$61
25th Percentile	$114,636	$9,553	$2,205	$55

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Key Factors That Influence Bid Director Salaries

A Bid Director'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 Bid Director Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Bid Director'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): $122,355
Early Career (1-2 years): $123,232
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $124,109
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $124,460
Expert (over 8 years): $126,783

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Bid Director	$122,355
Intermediate Level Bid Director	$123,232
Senior Level Bid Director	$124,109
Specialist Level Bid Director	$124,460
Expert Level Bid Director	$126,783

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How Do Bid Director 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 Bid Directors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $137,823.
California: $137,300.
Massachusetts: $135,470.

District of Columbia $137,823 California $137,300 Massachusetts $135,470 Washington $134,973 New Jersey $134,923 Alaska $134,749 Connecticut $133,031 New York $132,334

Hawaii $130,105 Rhode Island $129,060 Maryland $128,350 Minnesota $127,379 Colorado $127,006 Illinois $126,881 Oregon $126,408 Delaware $126,060

New Hampshire $125,841 Virginia $125,350 Pennsylvania $123,919 Nevada $123,197 North Dakota $122,960 Michigan $122,587 Wisconsin $122,450 Vermont $122,176

Texas $121,417 Maine $121,367 Arizona $121,292 Ohio $121,205 Georgia $120,060 Indiana $119,487 Wyoming $119,375 Utah $119,201

Iowa $119,126 Kansas $118,529 Louisiana $118,355 North Carolina $118,292 Missouri $118,267 Florida $117,782 Montana $117,521 Nebraska $117,272

Kentucky $117,135 South Carolina $116,637 Tennessee $116,326 Idaho $116,201 New Mexico $115,292 Oklahoma $115,093 Alabama $114,359 South Dakota $113,127

Arkansas $112,454 West Virginia $112,093 Mississippi $111,010

Top Paying Cities for Bid Directors

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: $130,466
Little Creek: $129,259
Magnolia: $129,794

Lincoln, DE $130,466 Little Creek, DE $129,259 Magnolia, DE $129,794 Milford, DE $130,466 Marydel, DE $128,774 Millsboro, DE $130,466 Millville, DE $131,338 Milton, DE $130,466

Nassau, DE $130,466 Ocean View, DE $131,338 Rehoboth Beach, DE $131,338 Seaford, DE $129,097 Selbyville, DE $131,338 Smyrna, DE $128,624 Viola, DE $129,794 Woodside, DE $129,421

Bear, DE $127,678 Newark, DE $127,728 Claymont, DE $127,827 Delaware City, DE $127,728 Hockessin, DE $127,827 Kirkwood, DE $127,728 Middletown, DE $128,363 Montchanin, DE $127,827

New Castle, DE $127,827 Odessa, DE $128,537 Port Penn, DE $127,379 Rockland, DE $127,827 Saint Georges, DE $127,728 Townsend, DE $128,350 Winterthur, DE $127,827 Lewes, DE $130,466

Wilmington, DE $127,827 Dover, DE $129,197 Dover Afb, DE $129,496 Bethany Beach, DE $131,338 Bethel, DE $129,097 Bridgeville, DE $130,466 Camden Wyoming, DE $129,334 Cheswold, DE $128,898

Clayton, DE $128,574 Dagsboro, DE $131,338 Delmar, DE $129,097 Ellendale, DE $130,466 Felton, DE $130,466 Fenwick Island, DE $131,338 Frankford, DE $131,338 Frederica, DE $130,466

Georgetown, DE $130,466 Greenwood, DE $130,466 Harbeson, DE $130,466 Harrington, DE $130,466 Hartly, DE $128,512 Houston, DE $130,466 Kenton, DE $128,574 Laurel, DE $129,097

Yorklyn, DE $127,827

Bid Director Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Bid Director'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 January 01, 2026

$114,636

Average $126,060/year

$135,892

$9,553

Average $10,505/month

$11,324

$2,205

Average $2,424/week

$2,613

$55

Average $61/hour

$65

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$135,892	$11,324	$2,613	$65
Average	$126,060	$10,505	$2,424	$61
25th Percentile	$114,636	$9,553	$2,205	$55

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