What are the main factors that influence a Proposal Engineer's salary?

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

How does experience change A Proposal Engineer's salary?

A Proposal Engineer's salary grows with experience: starting around $83,607 for beginners, reaching about $85,353 at mid-level, and approach $89,527 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Proposal Engineer?

Proposal Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Proposal Engineer roles are District of Columbia $95,904, California $95,540, Massachusetts $94,266. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Proposal Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Proposal Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Senior Proposal Engineer: $141,446; Proposal Manager: $123,963; Proposal Supervisor: $103,090; Proposal Director: $85,788; Proposal Administrator: $85,716.

Proposal Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Proposal Engineer make in Delaware?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for a Proposal Engineer in Delaware is $87,718 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $42.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $107,296
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $78,773 to $97,966
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $70,628

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Proposal Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$97,966	$8,164	$1,884	$47
Average	$87,718	$7,310	$1,687	$42
25th Percentile	$78,773	$6,564	$1,515	$38

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Key Factors That Influence Proposal Engineer Salaries

A Proposal Engineer'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 Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Proposal Engineer'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): $83,607
Early Career (1-2 years): $84,010
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $85,353
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $86,965
Expert (over 8 years): $89,527

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Proposal Engineer	$83,607
Intermediate Level Proposal Engineer	$84,010
Senior Level Proposal Engineer	$85,353
Specialist Level Proposal Engineer	$86,965
Expert Level Proposal Engineer	$89,527

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How Do Proposal Engineer 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 Proposal Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $95,904.
California: $95,540.
Massachusetts: $94,266.

District of Columbia $95,904 California $95,540 Massachusetts $94,266 Washington $93,920 New Jersey $93,885 Alaska $93,764 Connecticut $92,569 New York $92,084

Hawaii $90,533 Rhode Island $89,806 Maryland $89,312 Minnesota $88,636 Colorado $88,376 Illinois $88,290 Oregon $87,961 Delaware $87,718

New Hampshire $87,566 Virginia $87,224 Pennsylvania $86,228 Nevada $85,726 North Dakota $85,561 Michigan $85,302 Wisconsin $85,206 Vermont $85,016

Texas $84,487 Maine $84,453 Arizona $84,401 Ohio $84,340 Georgia $83,543 Indiana $83,145 Wyoming $83,067 Utah $82,945

Iowa $82,894 Kansas $82,478 Louisiana $82,356 North Carolina $82,313 Missouri $82,296 Florida $81,958 Montana $81,776 Nebraska $81,603

Kentucky $81,508 South Carolina $81,161 Tennessee $80,945 Idaho $80,858 New Mexico $80,226 Oklahoma $80,087 Alabama $79,576 South Dakota $78,719

Arkansas $78,251 West Virginia $78,000 Mississippi $77,246

Top Paying Cities for Proposal Engineers

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: $87,323
Little Creek: $87,962
Magnolia: $87,836

Lincoln, DE $87,323 Little Creek, DE $87,962 Magnolia, DE $87,836 Milford, DE $87,545 Marydel, DE $87,689 Millsboro, DE $86,957 Millville, DE $87,091 Milton, DE $87,242

Nassau, DE $87,305 Ocean View, DE $87,076 Rehoboth Beach, DE $87,243 Seaford, DE $87,293 Selbyville, DE $86,932 Smyrna, DE $88,023 Viola, DE $87,618 Woodside, DE $87,853

Bear, DE $87,651 Newark, DE $87,618 Claymont, DE $87,797 Delaware City, DE $87,705 Hockessin, DE $87,610 Kirkwood, DE $87,689 Middletown, DE $87,722 Montchanin, DE $87,630

New Castle, DE $87,643 Odessa, DE $87,766 Port Penn, DE $87,825 Rockland, DE $87,638 Saint Georges, DE $87,695 Townsend, DE $87,830 Winterthur, DE $87,649 Lewes, DE $87,276

Wilmington, DE $87,614 Dover, DE $87,962 Dover Afb, DE $87,499 Bethany Beach, DE $86,984 Bethel, DE $87,075 Bridgeville, DE $87,280 Camden Wyoming, DE $87,715 Cheswold, DE $87,934

Clayton, DE $87,936 Dagsboro, DE $86,924 Delmar, DE $86,784 Ellendale, DE $87,048 Felton, DE $87,538 Fenwick Island, DE $86,943 Frankford, DE $86,791 Frederica, DE $87,625

Georgetown, DE $86,891 Greenwood, DE $87,294 Harbeson, DE $86,984 Harrington, DE $87,427 Hartly, DE $87,699 Houston, DE $87,302 Kenton, DE $87,941 Laurel, DE $86,839

Yorklyn, DE $87,636

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

Understanding how a Proposal Engineer'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.

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$78,773

Average $87,718/year

$97,966

$6,564

Average $7,310/month

$8,164

$1,515

Average $1,687/week

$1,884

$38

Average $42/hour

$47

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$97,966	$8,164	$1,884	$47
Average	$87,718	$7,310	$1,687	$42
25th Percentile	$78,773	$6,564	$1,515	$38

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