Director of Grants Salary in Houston, Texas

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As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Director of Grants in Houston, TX is $158,523. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $133,660 to $186,129, with most professionals earning between $111,024 and $211,263.

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Common responsibilities of a Director of Grants

Prepare letters of inquiry, proposals, grant applications and private donation funder reports, ensuring that all data is completed accurately and on time.

September 30, 2022

Develop, implement, maintain, and revise policies and procedures for the operation of Grants and Compliance and its related activities to prevent illegal, unethical, or improper conduct.

October 26, 2022

Assist with the supervision of staff involved in the procurement process and work closely with other departmental supervisors to ensure that all staff engaged in procurement and accounts payable activities are properly trained and that purchasing takes place smoothly and in a compliant manner.

April 27, 2023

Requiredapplication materials, such as resume, cover letter and references, should beattached to your application.

April 30, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Director of Grants in Houston, TX

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

133660

186129

158523

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

138734

206006

168477

What is the average salary for Director of Grants in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Director of Grants in Houston, TX. The base salary for Director of Grants ranges from $133,660 to $186,129 with the average base salary of $158,523. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $138,734 to $206,006 with the average total cash compensation of $168,477.

View Average Salary for Director of Grants as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$158,523	$133,660 - $186,129
Bonus	$9,954	$5,074 - $19,876
Total Pay	$168,477	$138,734 - $206,006

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Director of Grants Salary Near Houston, TX

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Pasadena, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $133,165 - $185,440	COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Galveston, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $133,165 - $185,440	COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Beaumont, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $129,201 - $179,920	COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Port Arthur, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $126,831 - $176,620	COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Lake Charles, LA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $124,019 - $172,704	COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Austin, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $132,576 - $184,619	COMPARE TO Houston, TX

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About Houston, Texas

Houston is located 165 miles (266 km) east of Austin, 88 miles (142 km) west of the Louisiana border, and 250 miles (400 km) south of Dallas. The city has a total area of 627 square miles (1,620 km2); this comprises 599.59 square miles (1,552.9 km2) of land and 22.3 square miles (58 km2) covered by water. The Piney Woods are north of Houston. Most of Houston is located on the gulf coastal plain, and its vegetation is classified as temperate grassland and forest. Much of the city was built on forested land, marshes, swamp, or prairie and are all still visible in surrounding areas.[citation need...

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