Hiring a grants management specialist: the market today
The short answer ·
70 open postings ask for a grants management specialist as of Sep 25, 2026, from 45 employers. The median advertised minimum is $62,729. 37 of those postings are new in the last 30 days, so expect competition.
70open postings
45employers hiring
$62,729median advertised minimum
37new in 30 days
Who you're competing with
Open postings · Ayla, 2026-09-25
What it pays
Advertised minimum, 53 postings with pay · OPM actual pay, Jul 2026
Questions buyers ask
How hard is it to hire a grants management specialist?
Competitive. 45 employers are hiring the role right now, led by State of South Carolina with 7 open postings.
What should I pay a grants management specialist?
Advertised minimums center on $62,729. Federal staff in series 1109 average $130,024 in actual pay.