Hiring a grants management specialist: the market today
The short answer ·
55 open postings ask for a grants management specialist as of Oct 10, 2026, from 41 employers. The median advertised pay is $70,761, taking the midpoint of each posted range. 33 of those postings are new in the last 30 days, so expect competition.
55open postings
41employers hiring
$70,761median advertised pay
33new in 30 days
Who you're competing with
Open postings · Ayla, 2026-10-10
What it pays
Advertised pay (range midpoints), 44 postings with pay · OPM actual pay, Aug 2026
Questions buyers ask
How hard is it to hire a grants management specialist?
Competitive. 41 employers are hiring the role right now, led by State of South Carolina with 3 open postings.
What should I pay a grants management specialist?
Advertised pay centers on $70,761. Federal staff in series 1109 average $130,254 in actual pay.