Grant Analyst Salary in Chicago, Illinois

How much does a Grant Analyst make in Chicago, IL?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Grant Analyst in Chicago, IL is $101,765. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $73,883 to a high of $132,936, with most professionals earning between $87,170 and $118,081.

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Reviews and assists in the preparation of restricted/unrestricted applications, contract proposals, and other related documents to ensure adherence to departmental, School, and University policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs), funding agency specifications, and other relevant rules and regulations.

November 28, 2022

Manages the computerized information systems to ensure accurate data is entered, recorded and generated to include submitting all grant applications, documents, letters, and invoices to the appropriate parties in the required timeframe.

December 14, 2022

Prepare for monthly and quarterly invoicing by gathering payroll reports, expense reports, mileage, receipts, and any other necessary documentation from multiple teams.

January 16, 2023

Assist with review of monthly financial statements by analyzing and reconciling them with reimbursement claims, ensuring integrity of information within the General Ledger system.

March 01, 2023

Monitors project expenses for compliance, identifying and forecasting trends in spending that exceed current funding levels, recommending budget modifications and strategies to effectively manage spending patterns and mitigate business risk, reviewing and closing all open commitments, and clearing all overdraft.

April 21, 2023

Maintains and updates position budgeting spreadsheet to assess 12 month funding projections thereby identifying areas of potential financial risk due to anticipated salary gaps.

May 05, 2023

Demonstrated knowledge of enterprise resource planning (ERP), particularly experience using PeopleSoft to manage grants, contracts, projects, accounts receivable, billing modules, and integration of accounting entries with the general ledger.

May 12, 2023

Provides consultation on complex projects and is considered to be the top level contributor/specialist of most phases of systems analysis, while considering the business implications of the application of technology to the current and future business environment.

May 21, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Grant Analyst in Chicago, IL

Average Base Salary

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87170

118081

101765

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

88103

123410

103342

What is the average salary for Grant Analyst in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Grant Analyst in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Grant Analyst ranges from $87,170 to $118,081 with the average base salary of $101,765. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $88,103 to $123,410 with the average total cash compensation of $103,342.

View Average Salary for Grant Analyst as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$101,765	$87,170 - $118,081
Bonus	$1,577	$933 - $5,329
Total Pay	$103,342	$88,103 - $123,410

* 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.

Grant Analyst Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $87,661 - $118,746	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $87,661 - $118,746	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $87,561 - $118,610	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $87,627 - $118,701	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $87,627 - $118,701	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $85,665 - $116,043	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL

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