NIH Salary Cap

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NIH Salary Caps:

All NIH grants and cooperative agreements are subject to a legislatively mandated provision for the limitation of direct salary. Direct salary is exclusive of fringe benefits and facilities and administrative (F&A) expenses. In summary, the following reflects the time frames associated with the existing salary caps: (Please note that the cap is determined by the time within the fiscal year (FY) of the budget period. Please contact your DGCA Accountant for assistance in determining this date.)

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Federal FY2008 Awards (Executive Level I)
January 1, 2008 through September 30, 2008 $191,300 cap, $143,478 annual salary, $15,942 monthly
October 1, 2007 through December 31, 2007 $186,600 cap, $139,950 annual salary, $15,550 monthly

Federal FY2007 Awards (Executive Level I)
January 1, 2007 through September 30, 2007 $186,600 cap, $139,950 annual salary, $15,550 monthly
October 1, 2006 through December 31, 2006 $183,500 cap, $137,625 annual salary, $15,292 monthly

Federal FY2006 Awards (Executive Level I)
January 1, 2006 through September 30, 2006 $183,500 cap, $137,625 annual salary, $15,292 monthly
October 1, 2005 through December 31, 2005 $180,100 cap, $135,075 annual salary, $15,008 monthly

Federal FY2005 Awards (Executive Level I)
January 1, 2005 through September 30, 2005 $180,100 cap, $135,075 annual salary, $15,008 monthly
October 1, 2004 through December 31, 2004 $175,700 cap, $131,775 annual salary, $14,641 monthly

FY2004 Awards (Executive Level I)
January 1, 2004 through September 30, 2004 $175,700 cap, $131,775 annual salary, $14,641 monthly
October 1, 2003 through December 31, 2003 $171,900 cap, $128,925 annual salary, $14,325 monthly

FY2003 Awards (Executive Level I)
January 1, 2003 through September 30, 2003 $171,900 cap, $128,925 annual salary, $14,325 monthly
October 1, 2002 through December 31, 2002 $166,700 cap, $125,025 annual salary, $13,891 monthly

FY2002 Awards (Executive Level I)
January 1, 2002 through September 30, 2002 $166,700 cap, $125,025 annual salary, $13,891 monthly
October 1, 2001 through December 31, 2001 $161,200 cap, $120,900 annual salary, $13,433 monthly

FY2001 Awards (Executive Level I)
January 1, 2001 through September 30, 2001 $161,200 cap, $120,900 annual salary, $13,433 monthly
October 1, 2000 through December 31, 2000 $157,000 cap, $117,750 annual salary, $13,083 monthly

FY2000 Awards (Executive Level II)
January 1, 2000 through September 30, 2000 $141,300 cap, $105,975 annual salary, $11,775 monthly
October 1, 1999 through December 31, 1999 $136,700 cap, $102,525 annual salary, $11,392 monthly

FY1999 Awards (Executive Level III)
October 1, 1998 through December 31, 1999 $125,900 cap, $94,425 annual salary, $10,492 monthly