Grants Assistant Salary in Portland, Maine

How much does a Grants Assistant make in Portland, ME?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Grants Assistant in Portland, ME is $47,675. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $42,960 to $53,590, with most professionals earning between $38,666 and $58,976.

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Development at ECS blends cutting-edge research with a well-established and trusted educational service mission, sophisticated software and database architectures, and development tools.

November 26, 2022

Review, drafting and negotiation of contracts, research agreements, nondisclosure agreements, teaming agreements, and other formal agreements or legal instruments to ensure terms are favorable to the University and conform to University policies.

November 27, 2022

Performs a wide range of clerical and technical duties related to the operations of the Division including purchasing, personnel, vendor relations, record keeping, travel requests, and budgetary control.

December 16, 2022

Maintains the necessary records, files, reports, databases and resource material pertinent to grants office activities to ensure effective Grants Office operation and compliance with federal, state and local regulations.

December 18, 2022

Participates in professional development activities to enhance job knowledge and stay up-to-date on changing trends and technology associated with assigned area of responsibility.

March 15, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Grants Assistant in Portland, ME

Average Base Salary

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42960

53590

47675

Average Total Cash Compensation

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43477

54613

48431

What is the average salary for Grants Assistant in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Grants Assistant in Portland, ME. The base salary for Grants Assistant ranges from $42,960 to $53,590 with the average base salary of $47,675. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $43,477 to $54,613 with the average total cash compensation of $48,431.

View Average Salary for Grants Assistant as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$47,675	$42,960 - $53,590
Bonus	$756	$517 - $1,022
Total Pay	$48,431	$43,477 - $54,613

* 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.

Grants Assistant Salary Near Portland, ME

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Portland, ME
CITY, STATE South Portland, ME	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $42,960 - $53,590	COMPARE TO Portland, ME 0%
CITY, STATE Westbrook, ME	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $42,960 - $53,590	COMPARE TO Portland, ME 0%
CITY, STATE Auburn, ME	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $42,533 - $53,058	COMPARE TO Portland, ME
CITY, STATE Lewiston, ME	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $42,533 - $53,058	COMPARE TO Portland, ME
CITY, STATE Windham, ME	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $42,930 - $53,553	COMPARE TO Portland, ME
CITY, STATE Saco, ME	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $42,874 - $53,484	COMPARE TO Portland, ME

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About Portland, Maine

Portland is a city in the U.S. state of Maine, with a population of 67,067 as of 2017. The Greater Portland metropolitan area is home to over half a million people, more than one-third of Maine's total population, making it the most populous metro in northern New England (an area comprising the states of Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont). Portland is Maine's economic center, with an economy that relies on the service sector and tourism. The Old Port district is known for its 19th-century architecture and nightlife. Marine industry still plays an important role in the city's economy, with an a...

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