Grant Program Coordinator Salary in the United States

How much does a Grant Program Coordinator make in the United States?

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for a Grant Program Coordinator in the United States is $49,857 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $24.

However, a Grant Program Coordinator's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $60,880
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $43,950 to $55,627
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $38,573
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Grant Program Coordinator Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $55,627 $4,636 $1,070 $27
Average $49,857 $4,155 $959 $24
25th Percentile $43,950 $3,663 $845 $21
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Key Factors That Influence Grant Program Coordinator Salaries

A Grant Program Coordinator's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Grant Program Coordinator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Grant Program Coordinator's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $48,655
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $66,551
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $78,915
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $84,309
  • Expert (over 8 years): $94,508
Levels Salary
Grant Pro... Level Grant Program Coordinator$48,655
Non-Profi... Level Grant Program Coordinator$66,551
Non-Profi... Level Grant Program Coordinator$78,915
Non-Profi... Level Grant Program Coordinator$84,309
Non-Profi... Level Grant Program Coordinator$94,508
$48,655 0 yr
$66,551 < 2 yrs
$78,915 2-4 yrs
$84,309 5-8 yrs
$94,508 > 8 yrs
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How Do Grant Program Coordinator Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Grant Program Coordinators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $55,202.
  • California: $54,992.
  • Massachusetts: $54,260.

Top Paying Cities for Grant Program Coordinators

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $62,885
  • San Francisco: $62,267
  • Oakland: $60,886

What Skills Can Increase a Grant Program Coordinator's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Planning (Mentioned in 9.38% Job Postings): An act or process of making or carrying out plans. Establishment of goals, policies, and procedures for a social or economic unit city planning business planning.
  • Programming (Mentioned in 3.18% Job Postings): Executing logic to facilitate computing operations and functionality in one or more languages.
  • Word Processing (Mentioned in 1.77% Job Postings): word processing, operation in which a text-editing software program called a word processor is used to create a document on a computer. A word-processing system can produce a wide variety of documents, including letters, memoranda, and manuals, rapidly and at relatively low cost.
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Planning 9.38%
Programming 3.18%
Word Processing 1.77%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Grant Program Coordinator's salary.
  • Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 22%.
  • Presentation: Can increase your salary by up to 22%.
  • PowerPoint: Can increase your salary by up to 18%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Analysis
$60,826
22%
Presentation
$60,826
22%
PowerPoint
$58,831
18%
Attention to Detail
$58,831
18%
Billing
$58,333
17%
Administrative Support
$57,834
16%
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Grant Program Coordinator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Grant Program Coordinator's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on February 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Grant Program Coordinator

Salaries for a Grant Program Coordinator can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $48,311 in 2023 to around $47,403 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Grant Program Coordinator salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Grant Program Coordinator Over Time

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2024
$48,193
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