Grant Project Assistant Coordinator Salary in the United States

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

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for a Grant Project Assistant Coordinator in the United States is $65,069 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $31.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $78,899
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $58,200 to $72,308
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $51,947
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Grant Project Assistant Coordinator Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
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Wage
75th Percentile $72,308 $6,026 $1,391 $35
Average $65,069 $5,422 $1,251 $31
25th Percentile $58,200 $4,850 $1,119 $28
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Key Factors That Influence Grant Project Assistant Coordinator Salaries

A Grant Project Assistant 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Grant Project Assistant Coordinator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Grant Project Assistant 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): $65,546
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $74,719
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $107,382
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $143,566
  • Expert (over 8 years): $167,311
Levels Salary
Grant Pro... Level Grant Project Assistant Coordinator$65,546
Project A... Level Grant Project Assistant Coordinator$74,719
Project M... Level Grant Project Assistant Coordinator$107,382
Project M... Level Grant Project Assistant Coordinator$143,566
Project M... Level Grant Project Assistant Coordinator$167,311
$65,546 0 yr
$74,719 < 2 yrs
$107,382 2-4 yrs
$143,566 5-8 yrs
$167,311 > 8 yrs
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How Do Grant Project Assistant 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 Project Assistant Coordinators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $72,044.
  • California: $71,771.
  • Massachusetts: $70,814.

Top Paying Cities for Grant Project Assistant 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: $82,071
  • San Francisco: $81,264
  • Oakland: $79,462

What Skills Can Increase a Grant Project Assistant Coordinator's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Project Management (Mentioned in 7.76% Job Postings): Project management is the application of processes, methods, skills, knowledge and experience to achieve specific project objectives according to the project acceptance criteria within agreed parameters. Project management has final deliverables that are constrained to a finite timescale and budget.
  • PowerPoint (Mentioned in 2.25% Job Postings): A computer software created by Microsoft which allows the user to create slides with recordings, narrations, transitions and other features in order to present information.
  • Microsoft Word (Mentioned in 1.17% Job Postings): Microsoft Word or MS Word is a popular word-processing program used mainly for creating documents, such as brochures, letters, learning activities, quizzes, tests, and students' homework assignments
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Skills Demand Percentage
Project Management 7.76%
PowerPoint 2.25%
Microsoft Word 1.17%
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 Project Assistant Coordinator's salary.
  • Business Administration: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Project Management: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Consulting: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Business Administration
 $70,274
8%
Project Management
 $69,623
7%
Consulting
 $69,623
7%
Project Administration
 $69,623
7%
Collaboration
 $68,973
6%
Leadership
 $68,973
6%
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How Education impacts a Grant Project Assistant Coordinator's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Grant Project Assistant Coordinators enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Grant Project Assistant Coordinator with a Bachelor's Degree is between $59,713 and $64,284).

Grant Project Assistant Coordinator Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Grant Project Assistant Coordinator
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.1%
High School 18.8%
Associates 12.8%
Bachelors 54.1%
Masters 12.7%
Doctorate 0.4%
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Grant Project Assistant Coordinator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Grant Project Assistant 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.

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$58,200
Average $65,069/year
$72,308
$4,850
Average $5,422/month
$6,026
$1,119
Average $1,251/week
$1,391
$28
Average $31/hour
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $72,308 $6,026 $1,391 $35
Average $65,069 $5,422 $1,251 $31
25th Percentile $58,200 $4,850 $1,119 $28

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Salary Trends for Grant Project Assistant Coordinator

Salaries for a Grant Project Assistant Coordinator can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $60,312 in 2023 to around $60,492 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Grant Project Assistant Coordinator salary trends, .

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