How much does a Bid Writer make in Washington, DC?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Bid Writer in Washington, DC is $86,319. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $77,568 to $96,425, with most professionals earning between $69,601 and $105,626.

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Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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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 Washington, DC. The base salary for Bid Writer ranges from $77,568 to $96,425 with the average base salary of $86,319. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $80,751 to $100,920 with the average total cash compensation of $90,078.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $86,319 $77,568 - $96,425
Bonus $3,759 $3,183 - $4,495
Total Pay $90,078 $80,751 - $100,920
* 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.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Arlington, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $77,568 - $96,425 COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
CITY, STATE Alexandria, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $77,568 - $96,425 COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
CITY, STATE Annandale, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $77,568 - $96,425 COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
CITY, STATE Bowie, MD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $77,407 - $96,225 COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Bethesda, MD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $77,568 - $96,425 COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
CITY, STATE Silver Spring, MD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $77,568 - $96,425 COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Bid Director LOCATION Washington, DC MINIMUM SALARY $129,199 MAXIMUM SALARY $165,497
JOB TITLE Bid Manager LOCATION Washington, DC MINIMUM SALARY $129,199 MAXIMUM SALARY $165,497
JOB TITLE Bid Specialist LOCATION Washington, DC MINIMUM SALARY $77,568 MAXIMUM SALARY $96,425
JOB TITLE Bid Analyst LOCATION Washington, DC MINIMUM SALARY $62,908 MAXIMUM SALARY $74,105
JOB TITLE Bid Coordinator LOCATION Washington, DC MINIMUM SALARY $38,235 MAXIMUM SALARY $43,732
JOB TITLE Bid Assistant LOCATION Washington, DC MINIMUM SALARY $53,088 MAXIMUM SALARY $64,167
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About Washington, District of Columbia    Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area....More

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