As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Grants Accountant in the US is $76,458, equivalent to $37 per hour, $1,470 weekly, or $6,372 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Grants Accountant in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Grants Accountant in the US vary widely, spanning from $65,788 to $89,015. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($70,873) and 75th percentile ($83,031), while top earners (90th percentile) make $89,015 per year. This $12,158 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Microsoft Office, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Grants Accountant often earn 10.7% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 64 companies and industry startups. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Grants Accountant Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Grants Accountant Salary $65,788 US May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Grants Accountant Salary $70,873 US May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Grants Accountant Salary $76,458 US May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Grants Accountant Salary $83,031 US May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Grants Accountant Salary $89,015 US May 01, 2026
25% $70,873 10% $65,788 90% $89,015 75% $83,031 $76,458 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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An accountant is a practitioner of accounting or accountancy, which is the measurement, disclosure or provision of assurance about financial information that helps managers, investors, tax authorities and others make decisions about allocating resource(s). In many jurisdictions, professional accounting bodies maintain standards of practice and evaluations for professionals. Accountants who have demonstrated competency through their professional associations' certification exams are certified to use titles such as Chartered Accountant, Chartered Certified Accountant or Certified Public Account...

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