Job title · SOC 13-1199

Grants Specialist / Manager

Also known as: grants specialist, grants manager

Overview

Sourced

All business operations specialists not listed separately.

O*NET definition of Business Operations Specialists, All Other (SOC 13-1199).

367,260

in government (SOC 13-1199)

34%

of this occupation works for government

$91,060

median pay in government

Federal · State · Local

levels of government

Occupation figures cover every job classified under SOC 13-1199, including Child Support Officer, Emergency Management Specialist, Foreign Service Officer (diplomat).

How people usually get in Editorial

experience. Requirements vary by employer; each employer page will list its exact rules.

Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — national estimates by ownership; U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), O*NET 31.0 Database; GovJobs Wiki (editorial). Data captured September 30, 2026.

Requirements

Sourced

Typical entry requirements (BLS, SOC 13-1199)

Education needed to enter: Bachelor's degree
Related work experience: None
On-the-job training: None

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025–35 — education and training assignments by detailed occupation (Tables 5.3, 5.4). Data captured September 30, 2026.

Academy and training

Sourced

Training to become competent (BLS)

SOC 13-1199: None

Academy length, curriculum and paid-training policies are set by each employer and state; they are part of the employer collection stage.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025–35 — education and training assignments by detailed occupation (Tables 5.3, 5.4). Data captured September 30, 2026.

Promotion ladder

Editorial

Civil-service class series: civil-service class series I → II → III → senior → supervisor → manager, each with a salary range. Typical structure for a civil-service class series; titles, steps and timing differ by employer.

Trainee / Assistant
Level I
Level II (journey)
Level III / Senior
Lead / Principal
Supervisor
Manager
Director / Division Chief

Source: GovJobs Wiki (editorial).

Pay

Sourced

Federal

$102,670

State

$78,690

Local

$79,690

All government

$91,060

Private sector

$80,440

Median annual wage by employer type, national, May 2025. Federal includes the U.S. Postal Service; state and local include public schools and hospitals.

Employer type	Workers	10th pct.	25th	Median	75th	90th
Federal	197,160	$67,200	$81,790	$102,670	$126,940	$156,040
State	90,620	$48,360	$61,600	$78,690	$97,960	$119,440
Local	79,480	$43,660	$60,730	$79,690	$102,380	$129,700
All government	367,260	$52,560	$69,490	$91,060	$115,920	$141,290
Private sector	719,830	$46,200	$59,930	$80,440	$111,160	$156,740

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — national estimates by ownership. Data captured September 30, 2026.

State government pay plans

Official pay ranges for the job classes that match Grants Specialist / Manager in 23 state civil-service plans. They cover state employees only, not cities, counties or school districts.

State	Job classes in the state plan	Annual range
Arizona	Grants Coordinator, Grants Coordinator Senior, Grants Manager, Grants Specialist 6 classes · effective July 9, 2022 · Arizona Department of Administration, Human Resources Division	$43,981 – $120,532
Arkansas	Grants Analyst, Grants Coordinator, Grants Manager 3 classes · effective July 1, 2025 · Arkansas Department of Shared Administrative Services, Office of Personnel Management	$43,088 – $84,879
Colorado	Grants Specialist I–VI 6 classes · effective July 1, 2026 · Colorado Department of Personnel & Administration, Division of Human Resources (DHR)	$48,912 – $154,968
Florida	Grants Specialist I–V, Grants Manager - Ses, Grants Specialist V - Ses, +3 more 12 classes · effective July 1, 2026 · Florida Department of Management Services (DMS), State Human Resource Management	$34,760 – $95,284
Georgia	Grants Spec 1–3, Grants Spec 1 Non Exempt, Grants Spec 2 Non Exempt, Grants Spec 3 Non Exempt 6 classes · effective July 10, 2024 · Georgia Department of Administrative Services (DOAS), Human Resources Administration — Compensation	$41,570 – $81,720
Indiana	Grant Coordinator 3–1, Grant Coordinator E7 4 classes · Indiana State Personnel Department	$39,000 – $79,846
Kentucky	Grants Administrator 1 class · effective September 16, 2026 · Kentucky Personnel Cabinet	$44,074 – $47,012
Maryland	Agency Grants Spec Trainee, Agency Grants Spec I–II, Agency Grants Spec Lead 8 classes · effective July 1, 2026 · Maryland Department of Budget and Management (DBM)	$55,710 – $113,243
Massachusetts	Grants Management Spec I–III 3 classes · effective July 12, 2026 · Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Human Resources Division (HRD)	$60,662 – $106,402
Minnesota	Grants Specialist, Grants Specialist Inter, Grants Specialist Sr 3 classes · effective July 2, 2026 · Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB)	$54,330 – $94,141
Missouri	Grants Officer, Grants Specialist, Grants Manager 3 classes · effective July 1, 2025 · Missouri Office of Administration, Division of Personnel	$34,992 – $126,072
New Jersey	Grants Manager, Grants Specialist 3 classes · effective July 11, 2026 · New Jersey Civil Service Commission	$59,132 – $134,900
New Mexico	Grants Analyst 1 class · effective July 4, 2026 · New Mexico State Personnel Office (SPO), Compensation and Classification	$56,931 – $85,396
North Carolina	Grants Administrator I–II 2 classes · effective February 1, 2026 · North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR)	$43,267 – $83,479
Ohio	Grants Coordinator 1–2, Grants Administrator 3 classes · effective July 1, 2026 · Ohio Department of Administrative Services (DAS), Classification & Compensation	$49,192 – $108,722
Oklahoma	Grants Management Specialist I–IV 4 classes · effective August 30, 2026 · Oklahoma Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES), Human Capital Management	$30,593 – $178,547
South Carolina	Grants Coordinator I–II, Grants Administrator I–II 4 classes · South Carolina Department of Administration, Division of State Human Resources	$40,086 – $105,978
Tennessee	Grants Analyst 2–3 2 classes · effective September 1, 2026 · Tennessee Department of Human Resources	$38,748 – $65,208
Texas	Grant Specialist I–V 5 classes · effective September 1, 2025 · Texas State Auditor's Office (SAO), State Classification Team	$42,976 – $114,099
Vermont	Grants Administrator, Grants Specialist, Grants Management Specialist II 4 classes · effective July 12, 2026 · Vermont Department of Human Resources	$52,166 – $96,699
Washington	Grant & Contract Specialist 1 class · effective July 1, 2026 · Washington Office of Financial Management (OFM), State Human Resources	$48,048 – $64,512
West Virginia	Grants Management Specialist 1–2 2 classes · effective August 24, 2024 · West Virginia Department of Administration, Division of Personnel	$32,862 – $58,936
Wisconsin	Grants Specialist, Grants Specialist-Adv 2 classes · effective June 28, 2026 · Wisconsin Department of Administration, Division of Personnel Management	$45,136 – $135,054

Lowest class minimum to highest class maximum. Hourly rates are converted at 2,080 hours a year, and other rates at the plan's pay periods; the plans publish the exact rates. Classes are matched to this job by title (GovJobsWiki editorial rule).

Sources: 23 official state pay plans, linked in each row.

13Derived

By state

Sourced

Median annual wage for Business Operations Specialists, All Other (SOC 13-1199) in each state, all employers (BLS state estimates do not separate government from private). Highest first.

State	Workers	10th pct.	Median	90th pct.
District of Columbia	37,790	$64,110	$108,160	$194,420
Maryland	39,820	$58,240	$101,500	$162,680
Washington	51,650	$63,360	$100,360	$166,820
Alabama	6,990	$61,110	$100,240	$164,280
Delaware	1,600	$56,970	$95,040	$172,850
Alaska	2,020	$66,780	$94,740	$133,470
Oklahoma	5,700	$61,110	$93,640	$136,990
Massachusetts	17,910	$55,550	$93,270	$147,200
Hawaii	4,030	$52,900	$92,620	$133,860
Colorado	45,670	$55,850	$92,520	$153,830
New Jersey	34,210	$53,300	$91,060	$151,170
Rhode Island	2,240	$51,850	$88,130	$140,610
California	155,000	$46,410	$87,570	$169,160
Connecticut	5,630	$55,630	$85,530	$141,520
South Dakota	940	$61,110	$85,340	$129,960
Virginia	45,160	$46,650	$85,200	$156,750
New Hampshire	1,920	$45,810	$83,740	$135,450
New York	28,790	$45,960	$83,450	$144,870
Kansas	9,810	$49,410	$83,350	$134,950
Arizona	12,210	$53,330	$83,280	$140,160
Illinois	32,940	$46,360	$82,070	$137,100
Michigan	20,940	$50,180	$81,810	$131,730
Texas	104,270	$47,310	$80,820	$135,450
Pennsylvania	27,250	$48,280	$80,590	$138,710
North Dakota	1,810	$51,870	$80,500	$131,620
Iowa	9,900	$49,770	$80,470	$134,200
Missouri	15,770	$49,150	$80,420	$135,030
North Carolina	41,180	$48,370	$80,230	$139,030
Utah	Not published	$43,110	$80,190	$129,960
Florida	66,230	$43,710	$79,650	$150,090
Ohio	31,690	$46,560	$79,350	$132,720
South Carolina	8,910	$48,310	$79,110	$142,680
New Mexico	8,450	$48,860	$79,100	$130,200
Indiana	6,290	$47,790	$79,030	$132,470
Maine	4,230	$51,360	$78,830	$120,430
Tennessee	11,790	$45,880	$78,690	$146,850
Georgia	67,450	$43,860	$78,410	$153,100
Nebraska	2,540	$40,310	$77,980	$127,650
Minnesota	16,410	$50,890	$77,820	$133,910
Oregon	14,920	$50,250	$77,170	$128,210
Mississippi	4,130	$46,790	$76,980	$125,590
Idaho	2,740	$50,740	$76,400	$122,890
Montana	4,760	$49,870	$74,990	$109,300
Kentucky	5,870	$51,450	$74,690	$119,430
Wyoming	1,770	$51,260	$74,060	$126,440
Vermont	2,440	$51,100	$71,710	$114,690
West Virginia	4,070	$41,410	$69,240	$125,050
Wisconsin	12,210	$33,280	$67,370	$108,150
Nevada	9,140	$37,430	$67,330	$125,180
Louisiana	17,010	$37,150	$63,220	$116,060
Arkansas	8,200	$37,390	$61,240	$115,500

51 states with published estimates.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates. Data captured September 30, 2026.

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At a glance

Job familyAdministration, Finance & IT

LevelFederal, State, Local

Pay structureCivil-service class series

Occupation code13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other

Sources and verification

Arizona Department of Administration, Human Resources Division — Arizona State Personnel System Job Titles with Pay Ranges and Salary Schedules

Official source · data captured September 30, 2026 · Public record (Arizona state government publication); facts republished with a link to the source

Arkansas Department of Shared Administrative Services, Office of Personnel Management — Arkansas Executive Branch Pay Tables and Class Code List

Official source · data captured September 30, 2026 · Public record (Arkansas state government publication); facts republished with a link to the source

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Employment Projections 2025–35 — education and training assignments by detailed occupation (Tables 5.3, 5.4)

Official source · data captured September 30, 2026 · Public domain (U.S. government work)

Florida Department of Management Services (DMS), State Human Resource Management — Florida State Personnel System — Broadband Crosswalk (September 2026), Pay Grades and Broadband Pay Ranges (July 1, 2026)

Official source · data captured September 30, 2026 · Public record (Florida state government publication); facts republished with a link to the source

Georgia Department of Administrative Services (DOAS), Human Resources Administration — Compensation — Georgia State Salary Plans (SWD and LAW) with Job Profiles — September 2026

Official source · data captured September 30, 2026 · Public record (Georgia state government publication); facts republished with a link to the source

Kentucky Personnel Cabinet — Kentucky Classified and Unclassified 37.5 and 40-Hour Salary Schedule (effective September 16, 2026) and Job Class Specifications

Official source · data captured September 30, 2026 · Public record (Kentucky state government publication); facts republished with a link to the source

Maryland Department of Budget and Management (DBM) — Maryland State Salary Plan (title order) and FY 2027 salary schedules (effective July 1, 2026)

Official source · data captured September 30, 2026 · Public record (Maryland state government publication, DBM); facts republished with a link to the source

Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Human Resources Division (HRD) — Massachusetts Executive Branch Bargaining Unit Job Codes and Salary Charts

Official source · data captured September 30, 2026 · Public record (Commonwealth of Massachusetts government publication); facts republished with a link to the source

Missouri Office of Administration, Division of Personnel — Missouri Uniform Classification and Pay System — Pay Plan Structures and Class Occupational Details (effective July 1, 2025)

Official source · data captured September 30, 2026 · Public record (Missouri state government publication); facts republished with a link to the source

New Jersey Civil Service Commission — New Jersey State Title List and FY2027 salary schedules by Employee Relations Group

Official source · data captured September 30, 2026 · Public record (State of New Jersey government publication); facts republished with a link to the source

New Mexico State Personnel Office (SPO), Compensation and Classification — New Mexico Classified Service — FY27 Salary Schedule (effective 7/4/2026) and Classification and Pay Listing (effective 7/30/2026)

Official source · data captured September 30, 2026 · Public record (New Mexico state government publication); facts republished with a link to the source

North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) — North Carolina Class Specifications and Graded Salary Schedules (DT, HP, LG, MH, NC, SW)

Official source · data captured September 30, 2026 · Public record (North Carolina state government publication); facts republished with a link to the source

U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA) — O*NET 31.0 Database

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U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — national estimates by ownership

Official source · data captured September 30, 2026 · Public domain (U.S. government work)

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates

Official source · data captured September 30, 2026 · Public domain (U.S. government work)

Ohio Department of Administrative Services (DAS), Classification & Compensation — Ohio State Classification Plan — Pay Range Booklet and Pay Range Schedules (rates effective July 2026)

Official source · data captured September 30, 2026 · Public record (Ohio state government publication); facts republished with a link to the source

Oklahoma Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES), Human Capital Management — Oklahoma Pay Structures for State Employees (effective 08/30/2026) and OMES Job Catalog

Official source · data captured September 30, 2026 · Public record (Oklahoma state government publication); facts republished with a link to the source

South Carolina Department of Administration, Division of State Human Resources — South Carolina Classified Pay Structure and State Job Classifications

Official source · data captured September 30, 2026 · Public record (South Carolina state government publication); facts republished with a link to the source

Colorado Department of Personnel & Administration, Division of Human Resources (DHR) — State of Colorado Pay Plan FY 2026-27 — Pay Plan with Steps, State Troopers and Medical Pay Plan

Official source · data captured September 30, 2026 · Public record (Colorado state government publication); facts republished with a link to the source

Indiana State Personnel Department — State of Indiana Job Code Listing (August 2026)

Official source · data captured September 30, 2026 · Public record (Indiana state government publication); facts republished with a link to the source

Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) — State of Minnesota Salary Plan — Classifications and Salary Ranges (report LR0067)

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Tennessee Department of Human Resources — Tennessee DOHR Alpha Comp Plan (September 1, 2026)

Official source · data captured September 30, 2026 · Public record (Tennessee state government publication); facts republished with a link to the source

Texas State Auditor's Office (SAO), State Classification Team — Texas State Classification Plan — Job Description Index and Salary Schedules A, B and C (FY 2026–27)

Official source · data captured September 30, 2026 · Public information (Texas state government publication); facts republished with a link to the source

Vermont Department of Human Resources — Vermont Job Specifications and FY 2027 Classified, Corrections and State Police Pay Plans (Appendix II, July 12, 2026 – January 9, 2027)

Official source · data captured September 30, 2026 · Public record (Vermont state government publication); facts republished with a link to the source

Washington Office of Financial Management (OFM), State Human Resources — Washington Classified Job Listing and OFM Salary Schedules (effective July 1, 2026)

Official source · data captured September 30, 2026 · Public record (Washington state government publication); facts republished with a link to the source

West Virginia Department of Administration, Division of Personnel — West Virginia Division of Personnel — Schedule of Salary Grades 2-26 (effective August 24, 2024) and Class Specifications

Official source · data captured September 30, 2026 · Public information (West Virginia state government publication); facts republished with a link to the source

Wisconsin Department of Administration, Division of Personnel Management — Wisconsin Alphabetical Listing of Classifications and 2025-2027 Compensation Plan Pay Schedules

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Grants Specialist / Manager

Overview

Requirements

Academy and training

Promotion ladder

Pay

State government pay plans

Related jobs

By state

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