Side-by-side distribution
Grant Writer
$79,248
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 53.2%
- Live roles
- 79
Policy Analyst
$101,450
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 59.8%
- Live roles
- 87
Highest-paying jobs
Grants Manager
Workday Grants Manager - US or Canada
Digital Consulting Manager, Oracle Cloud PPM & Grants
✍️ Grant Writer ✍️
Grants Manager
Grants Accounting Manager
Study Grants Manager
Study Grants Manager
Grant Coordinator/Editor - Department of Surgery
System Manager-Grants Office
Highest-paying jobs
Policy Advisor
Safeguards Policy Analyst, Cyber Harms
Policy & Alliances Relationship Director (Military Spouse & Family Policy Advisor)
Principal Business Economist/Regional Policy Advisor
Senior RF Spectrum Policy Analyst/Engineer
Senior Technology and Policy Advisor
Senior Network Modernization & Policy Analyst
Tactical Communications Policy and Strategy Analyst
Cyber Workforce Policy Advisor
Strategic Plans and Policy Advisor
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
University of Pennsylvania
|
$76,314 | 7 |
City of Baltimore
|
$74,397 | 4 |
| NO Novartis | $91,930 | 3 |
| RF Research Foundation of CUNY | $90,000 | 3 |
| CC Carilion Clinic | $53,934 | 3 |
|
Huron
|
$153,750 | 2 |
|
Success Academy Charter Schools
|
$130,000 | 2 |
| SO State of Oklahoma | $62,500 | 2 |
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
|
Booz Allen Hamilton
|
$101,450 | 7 |
State of Oregon
|
$7,670 | 6 |
|
The Aerospace Corporation
|
$189,100 | 3 |
|
CACI
|
$133,000 | 3 |
Amentum
|
$130,000 | 2 |
| GR GRVTY | $121,250 | 2 |
Centene
|
$88,375 | 2 |
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
|
$87,568 | 2 |
Policy Analyst salary by location
| Location | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| Toronto | $56,750 | 3 |
Grant Writer vs Policy Analyst: which pays more?
The median for Grant Writer is $79,248 per year (typically $60,629–$98,200), versus $101,450 for Policy Analyst ($80,750–$134,000). That puts Policy Analyst about 28% ahead at the median.
Both figures are computed live from active listings on JobsRadar and normalized to annualized USD, so Grant Writer and Policy Analyst are compared on equal terms regardless of the currency each role was originally posted in. Only roles that publish a salary range feed the medians; numbers refresh every few hours as new roles post and older ones close, so this comparison reflects the market right now rather than a fixed survey. Use it as a directional benchmark when weighing one path against the other.