As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Grant Writer in the United States is $75,215. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $59,679 to a high of $92,472, with most professionals earning between $67,083 and $84,248.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $84,248 | $7,021 | $1,620 | $41 |
| Average | $75,215 | $6,268 | $1,446 | $36 |
| 25th Percentile | $67,083 | $5,590 | $1,290 | $32 |
An entry-level Grant Writer with less than 1 year of experience earns about $72,545. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $72,788. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $74,365. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $77,911, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $79,934.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Grant Writer | $72,545 |
| Intermediate Level Grant Writer | $72,788 |
| Senior Level Grant Writer | $74,365 |
| Specialist Level Grant Writer | $77,911 |
| Expert Level Grant Writer | $79,934 |
| Entry Level | 4% |
| Mid Level | 3% |
| Senior Level | 1% |
| Top Level | 4% |
| Experienced | 6% |
Salaries in the United States differ widely between states due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
What Am I Worth?
Salaries in the United States can vary greatly between cities due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
As of April 01, 2025, our research reveals a significant shift in Grant Writer compensation over the past six years. For example, the median salary increased from $61,962 in 2023 to approximately $61,991 in 2024. (For a detailed analysis of Grant Writer salary trends, click here.)
Key factors like location, experience, industry demand, and economic growth significantly influence salary variations, making them important to consider.
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| Core Compensation | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Base Salary | $75,215 | 70.1% | ||
| Bonus | $0 | 0.0% | ||
| Value of Benefits | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Social Security | $5,754 | 5.4% | ||
| 401K/403B | $3,159 | 2.9% | ||
| Disability | $1,504 | 1.4% | ||
| Healthcare | $8,352 | 7.8% | ||
| Pension | $4,062 | 3.8% | ||
| Time Off | $9,257 | 8.6% | ||
| Total Compensation | $107,303 | 100% | ||
| Degree Level | % of user with this level of education |
|---|---|
| No Diploma | 0.4% |
| High School | 3.6% |
| Associates | 3.3% |
| Bachelors | 48.9% |
| Masters | 39.3% |
| Doctorate | 4.5% |
What Am I Worth?
The average annual salary of Grant Writer is $75,215. In case you are finding an easy salary calculator, the average hourly pay of Grant Writer is $36; the average weekly pay of Grant Writer is $1,446; the average monthly pay of Grant Writer is $6,268.
A Grant Writer's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, a Grant Writer earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Grant Writer is $94,869.
The highest pay for Grant Writer is $92,472.
The lowest pay for Grant Writer is $59,679.
Develops resources, researches funding sources, and writes proposals to obtain grant funding from various organizations. Writes contract proposals that reflect the goals and objectives of the organization. Outlines accurate budgets that support the proposed activities defined in the proposal. Ensures each grant-writing project complies with the funder's policies, formats, timelines, reporting, and legal requirements. May participate in the negotiation of contractual provisions with potential partners. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Typically requires 2-4 years of related experience.
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