Grants Administrator Salary in the United States

Grants Administrator Salary

How much does a Grants Administrator make in the United States? The average Grants Administrator salary in the United States is $77,141 as of May 28, 2020, but the range typically falls between $66,137 and $83,150. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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25% $66,137 10% $56,118 90% $88,622 75% $83,150 $77,141 50%(Median)
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Job Description for Grants Administrator

Grants Administrator is responsible for the activities of the organization or foundation, both before and after the awards process. Establishes standards and deadlines for proposals, reviews proposals for completeness, and ensures compliance with organizational or foundation standards. Being a Grants Administrator maintains records of funding sources and grant applicants. Requires a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Grants Administrator typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. To be a Grants Administrator typically requires 4 to 7 years of related experience. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. (Copyright 2020 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Grants Administrator Pay Difference by Location

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.3%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 10.7%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.7%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 6.0%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.9%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 21.0%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.0%

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