Director of Grants Management

Lead staff and operations — set priorities, allocate resources, and oversee program delivery.

1 employees hold this title in Chicago Department of Aviation. Median total compensation for the role is $150,768, above the department median of $101,358.

Employees: 1
Total payroll: $150.8K
Role median: $150,768
Agency median: $101,358
Comparison: Above

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Director of Grants Management is held in 2 City of Chicago departments. In Chicago Department of Aviation, the median of $150,768 ranks #2 of 2.

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Chicago Department of Transportation

$160,680 · 1

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Marlena Spires

Director of Grants Management/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp

$150,768

Base pay: $150,768
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,768
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

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Annual Salary: $150,768

At Chicago Department of Aviation, Marlena Spires serves as a Director of Grants Management. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $150,768.