As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Grant Administrator I in the United States is $57,315. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $51,952 to $62,707, with most professionals earning between $47,069 and $67,616.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $62,707 | $5,226 | $1,206 | $30 |
| Average | $57,315 | $4,776 | $1,102 | $28 |
| 25th Percentile | $51,952 | $4,329 | $999 | $25 |
An entry-level Grant Administrator I with less than 1 year of experience earns about $56,915. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $57,476. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $58,683. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $58,925, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $59,086.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Grant Administrator I | $56,915 |
| Intermediate Level Grant Administrator I | $57,476 |
| Senior Level Grant Administrator I | $58,683 |
| Specialist Level Grant Administrator I | $58,925 |
| Expert Level Grant Administrator I | $59,086 |
| Entry Level | 1% |
| Mid Level | 0% |
| Senior Level | 2% |
| Top Level | 3% |
| Experienced | 3% |
Salaries in the United States differ widely between states due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
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Salaries in the United States can vary greatly between cities due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
As of April 01, 2025, our research reveals a significant shift in Grant Administrator I compensation over the past six years. For example, the median salary increased from $56,858 in 2023 to approximately $56,128 in 2024. (For a detailed analysis of Grant Administrator I salary trends, click here.)
Key factors like location, experience, industry demand, and economic growth significantly influence salary variations, making them important to consider.
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| Core Compensation | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Base Salary | $57,315 | 69.2% | ||
| Bonus | $0 | 0.0% | ||
| Value of Benefits | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Social Security | $4,385 | 5.3% | ||
| 401K/403B | $2,293 | 2.8% | ||
| Disability | $1,146 | 1.4% | ||
| Healthcare | $6,374 | 7.7% | ||
| Pension | $3,152 | 3.8% | ||
| Time Off | $8,156 | 9.8% | ||
| Total Compensation | $82,821 | 100% | ||
The average annual salary of Grant Administrator I is $57,315. In case you are finding an easy salary calculator, the average hourly pay of Grant Administrator I is $28; the average weekly pay of Grant Administrator I is $1,102; the average monthly pay of Grant Administrator I is $4,776.
A Grant Administrator I's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, a Grant Administrator I earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Grant Administrator I is $72,291.
The highest pay for Grant Administrator I is $67,616.
The lowest pay for Grant Administrator I is $47,069.
Administers the financial control processes of grant activity throughout the grant lifecycle for awarded or received grants to ensure compliance with grant provisions, regulations, standards, timelines, and reporting requirements. Monitors grantee management and disbursement of funds and reviews grantee programs for compliance with the terms of grants. Prepares and submits financial reporting and performs accounting tasks related to managing grant funding received. Tracks and reconciles grant account budgets and expenses. Submits any additional information or documentation required by the grant funder. Follows grant accounting best practices and complies with legal regulations. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. Work is closely managed. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Typically requires 0-2 years of related experience.
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