Foundation Coordinator Salary in the United States

How much does a Foundation Coordinator make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Foundation Coordinator in the United States is $60,943 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $29.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $79,649
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $52,114 to $70,735
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $44,075
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Foundation Coordinator Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $70,735 $5,895 $1,360 $34
Average $60,943 $5,079 $1,172 $29
25th Percentile $52,114 $4,343 $1,002 $25
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Key Factors That Influence Foundation Coordinator Salaries

A Foundation 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 Foundation Coordinator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Foundation 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): $58,859
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $59,104
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $62,348
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $66,778
  • Expert (over 8 years): $67,095
Levels Salary
Entry Level Foundation Coordinator$58,859
Intermediate Level Foundation Coordinator$59,104
Senior Level Foundation Coordinator$62,348
Specialist Level Foundation Coordinator$66,778
Expert Level Foundation Coordinator$67,095
$58,859 0 yr
$59,104 < 2 yrs
$62,348 2-4 yrs
$66,778 5-8 yrs
$67,095 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Foundation 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: $76,868
  • San Francisco: $76,112
  • Oakland: $74,424

What Skills Can Increase a Foundation Coordinator's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Coordination (Mentioned in 4.46% Job Postings): Ability to plan, execute, and adjust job duties to achieve business goals.
  • Clinical Trial (Mentioned in 4.11% Job Postings): Clinical trials are prospective biomedical or behavioral research studies on human participants designed to answer specific questions about biomedical or behavioral interventions, including new treatments.
  • Phlebotomy (Mentioned in 1.37% Job Postings): Phlebotomy is the process of making a puncture in a vein, usually in the arm, with a cannula for the purpose of drawing blood.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Coordination 4.46%
Clinical Trial 4.11%
Phlebotomy 1.37%
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 Foundation Coordinator's salary.
  • Clinical Research: Can increase your salary by up to 16%.
  • Pediatric: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • Data Management: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Clinical Research
$70,694
16%
Pediatric
$68,866
13%
Data Management
$68,866
13%
Data Collection
$68,256
12%
Clinical Trial
$68,256
12%
HIPAA
$67,038
10%
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Foundation Coordinator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Foundation 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 January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Foundation Coordinator

Salaries for a Foundation Coordinator can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $58,038 in 2023 to around $57,237 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Foundation Coordinator salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Foundation Coordinator Over Time

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