Grant writers earned median annual salaries of $70,606 in January 2020, according to Salary.com. Those just starting out in the field earned less than $63,271, while the most experienced workers earned more than $79,318.

Median annual earnings for grant managers were $72,463 in January 2020, according to Salary.com. Salaries ranged from less than $63,462 to $85,081 or more. Earnings vary based on position, organization, location, and experience.

Some grant writers are paid by the hour. The American Grant Writers' Association reports that grant writers receive anywhere from $40 to $100 per hour for researching grant opportunities and writing proposals.

Freelance grant coordinators usually charge separate fees for research and grant writing.

Benefits for grant coordinators and writers often are equivalent to other professional business positions, including paid vacation, group insurance plans, and paid sick days.

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