Grant writer salary in United States

The average salary for a Grant Writer is $64,239 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 949 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on September 13, 2026.

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Grant Writer salaries typically range between a low of $45,070 and a high of $91,561 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Grant Writer include Washington, DC at $85,302 per year, Austin, TX at $79,145 per year, and New York, NY at $73,562 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Grant Writer include Easterseals Northern California ($312,000 per year) and Gloucester County Special Services School District ($260,000 per year).