January 12, 2023

Executive Level 2 (EL2) Salary Cap Increased 2023

The Executive Level II salary cap limitation for calendar year (CY) 2023 was increased to $212,100 by Executive Order effective January 1, 2023.

An individual’s Institutional Base Salary (IBS) should be reflected in the proposal budget or budget justification section for all salary requests.

Review guidance on Documenting Salary Cap on Proposal Budgets.

NIH Guidance on Salary Limitation for Grants and Cooperative Agreements FY 2023: NOT-OD-23-056