National Institutes of Health grant writer salary

Zippia score 4.5

Average National Institutes of Health grant writer salary

$55,535yearly

$25.35 hourly rate

Entry-level National Institutes of Health grant writer salary

$42,000 yearly

Updated April 5, 2024

How much does National Institutes of Health pay grant writers?

The average salary for National Institutes of Health grant writers is $55,535 per year. National Institutes of Health grant writer salaries range between $42,000 to $73,000 per year. National Institutes of Health grant writers earn 5% more than the national average salary for grant writers of $52,719.

Location impacts how much a grant writer at National Institutes of Health can expect to make. Grant writers at National Institutes of Health make the most in San Diego, CA, Bethesda, MD, and Everett, WA.

How much does National Institutes of Health pay grant writers by location?

National Institutes of Health pays grant writers the most in San Diego, CA, Bethesda, MD, and Everett, WA. Additionally, cities like Parkton and Hamilton also report highly competitive salaries for grant writers at National Institutes of Health.

Grant writer National Institutes of Health salary by location

Rank	City	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	San Diego, CA	$65,527	$31.50
2	Bethesda, MD	$65,515	$31.50
3	Everett, WA	$56,749	$27.28
4	Parkton, NC	$51,627	$24.82
5	Hamilton, MT	$51,618	$24.82

Highest-paid National Institutes of Health grant writers by job level

Rank	Job title	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
1	Writer	$71,373	$34	-
2	Grant Officer	$68,573	$33	-
3	Consultant/Writer	$65,172	$31	-
4	Grant Manager	$63,869	$31	-
5	Grants Administrator	$58,504	$28	-
6	Proposal Writer	$57,267	$28	-
7	Grant Coordinator	$54,075	$26	-

Grant writer salary at National Institutes of Health competitors

Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
1	National Science Foundation	$59,254	$28	-
2	The Washington Institute for Near East Policy	$58,561	$28	-
3	National Cancer Institute	$55,612	$27	-
4	Wilson Center	$55,517	$27	-
5	Fred Hutch	$54,601	$26	-
6	Boyce Thompson Institute	$54,525	$26	-
7	IMEC	$54,448	$26	-
8	Centers For Disease Control And Prevention	$54,056	$26	-
9	NIH Research & Consulting	$54,004	$26	-
10	Texas Heart Institute	$53,623	$26	-
11	Biomedical Research Foundation of Northwest Louisiana	$53,502	$26	-
12	Earthwatch	$37,733	$18	-
13	Virginia Institute of Marine Science	$37,545	$18	-

Show more grant writer salaries at National Institutes of Health competitors.