Bid Writer Salary in Norfolk, Virginia

How much does a Bid Writer make in Norfolk, VA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Bid Writer in Norfolk, VA is $73,128. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $65,714 to $81,690, with most professionals earning between $58,965 and $89,485.

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What does a Bid Writer do?

Common responsibilities of a Bid Writer

Develops proposal/document by assembling information including project nature, objectives/outcomes/deliverables, implementation, methods, timetable, staffing, budget, standards of performance, and evaluation.

November 17, 2022

Collaborate well with others to meet objectives and are open to suggestions that allow you to produce superior work.

December 27, 2022

Incorporate all pertinent information into a concise, professional, competitive, compliant proposal and ensure on-time delivery.

January 01, 2023

Understand the unique needs of the customer and industry to suggest and articulate the best solution to fit requester needs.

January 06, 2023

Assist with other sales support materials, as needed, such as ad hoc presentations, topical documents and updates, technical samples, and other materials to support competitive and non-competitive new business opportunities.

January 29, 2023

Obtains approvals by reviewing proposal with key providers and project managers.

February 13, 2023

Complete customized responses and related documentation for formal Requests for Proposal and competitive sales engagements (RFP, RFQ, RFI, etc.

February 22, 2023

Evaluate prospective proposals for fit with ALICE product and service offerings.

February 23, 2023

Prepare written responses to RFP's using information, facts, research and supporting documentation gathered from the RFP knowledge base and various departments/sources at ALICE.

February 26, 2023

Works well under pressure and with tight deadlines.

May 11, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Bid Writer in Norfolk, VA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

65714

81690

73128

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

68411

85497

76312

What is the average salary for Bid Writer in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Bid Writer in Norfolk, VA. The base salary for Bid Writer ranges from $65,714 to $81,690 with the average base salary of $73,128. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $68,411 to $85,497 with the average total cash compensation of $76,312.

View Average Salary for Bid Writer as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$73,128	$65,714 - $81,690
Bonus	$3,185	$2,697 - $3,808
Total Pay	$76,312	$68,411 - $85,497

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Bid Writer Salary Near Norfolk, VA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Norfolk, VA
CITY, STATE Portsmouth, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,714 - $81,690	COMPARE TO Norfolk, VA 0%
CITY, STATE Chesapeake, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,630 - $81,585	COMPARE TO Norfolk, VA
CITY, STATE Virginia Beach, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,765 - $82,996	COMPARE TO Norfolk, VA
CITY, STATE Hampton, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,861 - $81,872	COMPARE TO Norfolk, VA
CITY, STATE Suffolk, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,609 - $81,559	COMPARE TO Norfolk, VA
CITY, STATE Newport News, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,861 - $81,872	COMPARE TO Norfolk, VA

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About Norfolk, Virginia

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 96 square miles (250 km2), of which 54 square miles (140 km2) is land and 42 square miles (110 km2) (43.9%) is water. Norfolk is located at 36°55′N 76°12′W / 36.917°N 76.200°W / 36.917; -76.200 (36.8857° N, 76.2599° W) The city is located at the southeastern corner of Virginia at the junction of the Elizabeth River and the Chesapeake Bay. The Hampton Roads Metropolitan Statistical Area (officially known as the Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC MSA) is the 37th largest in the United States, with an estimated...

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