“What is the salary cap for a research project grant or cooperative agreement?”

Congress restricts the amount of direct salary paid to an individual under an HHS grant, cooperative agreement, or applicable contract. Effective January 1, 2023, the salary limitation is set at a rate of $212,100 for 100 percent effort. An institution may pay beyond the cap using non-award funds.

Find example calculations for a variety of scenarios at Guidance on Salary Limitation for Grants and Cooperative Agreements FY 2023.