Bid Writer Salary in Richmond, Virginia

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

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Bid Writer in Richmond, VA is $75,872. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $68,180 to $84,755, with most professionals earning between $61,177 and $92,843.

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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 Richmond, VA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

68180

84755

75872

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

70978

88706

79176

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 Richmond, VA. The base salary for Bid Writer ranges from $68,180 to $84,755 with the average base salary of $75,872. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $70,978 to $88,706 with the average total cash compensation of $79,176.

View Average Salary for Bid Writer as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$75,872	$68,180 - $84,755
Bonus	$3,304	$2,798 - $3,951
Total Pay	$79,176	$70,978 - $88,706

* 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 Richmond, VA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Petersburg, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $67,970 - $84,494	COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Virginia State University, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $67,970 - $84,494	COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Newport News, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,861 - $81,872	COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Hampton, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,861 - $81,872	COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Suffolk, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,609 - $81,559	COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Portsmouth, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,714 - $81,690	COMPARE TO Richmond, VA

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About Richmond, Virginia

Richmond (/ˈrɪtʃmənd/) is the capital of the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States. It is the center of the Richmond Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) and the Greater Richmond Region. Richmond was incorporated in 1742 and has been an independent city since 1871. As of the 2010 census, the city's population was 204,214; in 2016, the population was estimated to be 223,170, making Richmond the fourth-most populous city in Virginia. The Richmond Metropolitan Area has a population of 1,260,029, the third-most populous metro in the state. Richmond is located at the fall line of the James R...

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