Hiring a grants management specialist: the market today
The short answer ·
53 open postings ask for a grants management specialist as of Nov 11, 2026, from 33 employers. The median advertised pay is $70,998, taking the midpoint of each posted range. 29 of those postings are new in the last 30 days, so expect competition.
Who you're competing with
Open postings · Ayla, Nov 11, 2026
What it pays
Advertised pay (range midpoints), 41 postings with pay · OPM actual pay, Sep 2026
Questions buyers ask
How hard is it to hire a grants management specialist?
Competitive. 33 employers are hiring the role right now, led by Medical University Of South Carolina (Musc) with 4 open postings.
What should I pay a grants management specialist?
Advertised pay centers on $70,998. Federal staff in series 1109 average $130,514 in actual pay.
Where is a grants management specialist being hired?
As of Nov 11, 2026, the most open postings for the role are in South Carolina (7). That is 13% of its 53 open postings.
Who can help me hire a grants management specialist?
Ayla's recruiters, for government agencies and contractors. Send the role for a free market brief within two business days, then interview the people we find; you pay a placement fee when you hire.