As of May 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Grant Administrator III in the United States is $83,683. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $65,297 to a high of $109,466, with most professionals earning between $74,059 and $97,179.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $97,179 | $8,098 | $1,869 | $47 |
| Average | $83,683 | $6,974 | $1,609 | $40 |
| 25th Percentile | $74,059 | $6,172 | $1,424 | $36 |
An entry-level Grant Administrator III with less than 1 year of experience earns about $80,523. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $80,810. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $82,247. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $85,093, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $89,122.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Grant Administrator III | $80,523 |
| Intermediate Level Grant Administrator III | $80,810 |
| Senior Level Grant Administrator III | $82,247 |
| Specialist Level Grant Administrator III | $85,093 |
| Expert Level Grant Administrator III | $89,122 |
| Entry Level | 4% |
| Mid Level | 3% |
| Senior Level | 2% |
| Top Level | 2% |
| Experienced | 6% |
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 May 01, 2025, our research reveals a significant shift in Grant Administrator III compensation over the past six years. For example, the median salary increased from $84,833 in 2023 to approximately $83,108 in 2024. (For a detailed analysis of Grant Administrator III 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 | $83,683 | 61.7% | ||
| Bonus | $13,169 | 9.7% | ||
| Value of Benefits | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Social Security | $7,409 | 5.5% | ||
| 401K/403B | $3,874 | 2.9% | ||
| Disability | $1,937 | 1.4% | ||
| Healthcare | $6,374 | 4.7% | ||
| Pension | $5,327 | 3.9% | ||
| Time Off | $13,783 | 10.2% | ||
| Total Compensation | $135,555 | 100% | ||
| Degree Level | % of user with this level of education |
|---|---|
| No Diploma | 0.4% |
| High School | 2.8% |
| Associates | 3.6% |
| Bachelors | 45.2% |
| Masters | 44.4% |
| Doctorate | 3.6% |
What Am I Worth?
The average annual salary of Grant Administrator III is $83,683. In case you are finding an easy salary calculator, the average hourly pay of Grant Administrator III is $40; the average weekly pay of Grant Administrator III is $1,609; the average monthly pay of Grant Administrator III is $6,974.
A Grant Administrator III'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 III earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Grant Administrator III is $105,549.
The highest pay for Grant Administrator III is $109,466.
The lowest pay for Grant Administrator III is $65,297.
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 generally independent and collaborative in nature. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Typically requires 4-7 years of related experience.
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