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Recent salaries shared by Proposal Manager
50 salaries
Job Title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Location
Date submitted
Job Title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Proposal Manager
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15+ years
$77K - $89K/yr
Sacramento, CA
submitted on Jun 27, 2026
$77K - $89K/yr
Proposal Manager
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15+ years
$66K/yr
($64K • $2K)
Sacramento, CA
submitted on Jun 25, 2026
$66K/yr
$64K • $2K
Proposal Manager
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10-14 years
$77K - $90K/yr
Oklahoma City, OK
submitted on Jun 24, 2026
$77K - $90K/yr
Proposal Manager
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4-6 years
$86K/yr
($85K • $1K)
Arlington, VA
submitted on Jun 18, 2026
$86K/yr
$85K • $1K
Proposal Manager
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1-3 years
$109K - $127K/yr
Minneapolis, MN
submitted on Jun 17, 2026
$109K - $127K/yr
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Proposal Manager
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10-14 years
$154K - $179K/yr
Houston, TX
submitted on Jun 11, 2026
$154K - $179K/yr
Proposal Manager
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15+ years
$93K - $108K/yr
Folsom, CA
submitted on Jun 2, 2026
$93K - $108K/yr
Proposal Manager
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1-3 years
$63K - $73K/yr
Austin, TX
submitted on Jun 1, 2026
$63K - $73K/yr
Proposal Manager
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7-9 years
$147K/yr
($139K • $8K)
Phoenix, AZ
submitted on May 25, 2026
$147K/yr
$139K • $8K
Proposal Manager
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15+ years
$162K/yr
($162K • $0)
Washington, DC
submitted on May 22, 2026
$162K/yr
$162K • $0
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Top paying industries
The top 5 paying industries for Proposal Manager in United States are Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $132,576, Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $130,659, Manufacturing with a median total pay of $127,699, Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services with a median total pay of $121,149, and Financial Services with a median total pay of $118,634.
Energy, Mining & Utilities
The top paying company in Energy, Mining & Utilities for Proposal Manager is Cameron.
Frequently asked questions about Proposal Manager salaries
The average salary for Proposal Manager is $103,943 per year or $50 per hour, with top earners making up to $154,374 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $85,180 (25th percentile) to $128,311 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 2168 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Proposal Manager employees.
The highest salary for Proposal Manager is $128,311 per year, $10,693 per month or $62 per hour.
The lowest salary for Proposal Manager is $85,180 per year, $7,098 per month or $41 per hour.