GS-1109 Grants Management — Federal Salary & Workforce Data (2026)
Federal Grants Management Specialist — GS-1109. The verified average salary for GS-1109 Grants Managements is $127,155/year (OPM FedScope, 2026). Data from 3,027 non-redacted OPM records (April 2026).
Salary Source: OPM Federal Workforce Data (EHRI Snapshot, April 2026) • Records included: 3,027 • Redaction rate: 6.3%
GS-1109 Grants Management — Pay at a Glance
Salary and workforce snapshot from OPM EHRI Employment Snapshot, April 2026.
The GS-1109 Grants Management series showed 3,027 non-redacted federal employees in the April 2026 OPM snapshot. The verified average salary is $127,155/year (OPM FedScope, 2026). Use our GS Pay Calculator for your exact salary by grade, step, and location.
Salary = base pay + locality pay; excludes benefits. REDACTED records (OPM data release policy) are excluded from averages. Pay plan: General Schedule (GS). View occupation salary detail on OPM FedScope →
GS-1109 Employment Overview
| Metric | Value | Source & Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Avg Series Salary | $127,155 | OPM EHRI Snapshot (April 2026). 3,027 non-redacted records. Base + locality pay; excludes benefits. |
| Non-redacted records (sample size) | 3,027 | OPM EHRI Employment Snapshot, April 2026. REDACTED records excluded per OPM data release policy. |
| Redaction rate | 6.3% | OPM redacts salary records for privacy-sensitive positions (DoD, law enforcement, intelligence). FedTools suppresses series averages when redaction exceeds 20%. |
| Pay plan(s) | General Schedule (GS) | Primary pay plan(s) used for this occupational series in the federal government. |
| Typical grades | GS-9 to GS-14 | Most common grade range for this series. Actual assignment depends on the position description and agency. |
| Locality pay | 17.06% – 46.34% | Varies by duty station across 58 OPM pay areas. Rate x base pay = locality supplement. Included in the average salary above. |
| Pay cap (2026) | $197,200 | Executive Schedule Level IV. Applies to GS employees whose locality-adjusted salary would exceed this amount. Title 38 and special pay plans may exceed this cap. |
Top Agencies Employing GS-1109 Grants Managements
Based on OPM EHRI Employment Snapshot (April 2026). Actual grade, step, and locality assignment varies by position and location.
- →Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
- →National Institutes of Health (NIH / HHS)
- →Department of Energy (DOE)
- →National Science Foundation (NSF)
Key Duties — GS-1109 Grants Management
Representative duties for the 1109 occupational series based on OPM classification standards. Specific responsibilities vary by position and agency.
- →Pre-award review of grant applications and budget negotiations
- →Post-award monitoring and compliance oversight
- →Federal assistance policy interpretation and implementation
- →Grants.gov and system-of-record administration (SAM, PAMS)
- →Financial and programmatic audits of grant recipients
About the GS-1109 Grants Management Series
Grants Management Specialists oversee the federal grants lifecycle — from solicitation through closeout — ensuring compliance with OMB Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200) and agency regulations. NIH is by far the largest single grants-making agency in the world, managing over $40 billion in annual awards. The $127,155 average reflects the GS-12 to GS-13 concentration of experienced grants officers, many of whom manage portfolios of hundreds of millions of dollars in awards. The Certified Grants Management Specialist (CGMS) credential is increasingly valued.
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GS-1109 Grants Management — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for a GS-1109 Grants Management?
The verified average salary for the GS-1109 Grants Management series is $127,155 as of 2026, based on OPM EHRI Employment Snapshot data (3,027 non-redacted records; 6.3% redaction rate). Use our GS Pay Calculator to find your exact pay by grade, step, and duty station.
What GS grades apply to the 1109 series?
The GS-1109 Grants Management series typically spans GS-9 to GS-14. Actual grade assignment depends on the position description, agency, and your qualifications. Use our GS Pay Calculator to look up the exact salary for any grade, step, and locality.
Which agencies employ GS-1109 Grants Managements?
The largest federal employers of GS-1109 Grants Managements include: Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), National Institutes of Health (NIH / HHS), Department of Energy (DOE), National Science Foundation (NSF). These figures are based on the OPM EHRI Employment Snapshot (April 2026).
How is federal pay determined for GS-1109 positions?
Federal civilian pay for GS positions = Base Pay (by grade and step) × (1 + Locality Rate). The GS table has 15 grades (GS-1 through GS-15) and 10 steps per grade. Locality adjustments range from 17.06% (Rest of U.S.) to 46.34% in San Jose–San Francisco. Use our GS Pay Calculator for an instant result.
Do GS-1109 federal employees receive FERS retirement benefits?
Yes, most GS-1109 positions qualify for the full federal benefits package: FERS pension (1–1.1% × High-3 Salary × Years of Service), TSP with up to 5% agency match, FEHB health insurance (government pays ~70% of premium), FEGLI life insurance, and FEDVIP dental/vision. Use our FERS Retirement Calculator to estimate your retirement income.
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Data Accuracy Notice (YMYL): Salary figures are from the OPM Federal Workforce Data portal (EHRI Employment Snapshot, April 2026). The annualized_adjusted_basic_pay field captures base pay + locality pay under all pay plans (GS, Title 38, special rates). REDACTED records are excluded per OPM data release policy. FedTools publishes series-specific averages only when the non-redacted sample is representative (redaction ≤ 20%, n ≥ 50). This page does not constitute financial or career advice. Always verify current pay rates with your agency HR office and OPM.gov.