The average salary for a fundraising manager in the United States is $133,620, but the range typically falls between $86,880 and $162,660. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $64.24, with a range between $41.77 and $78.2.
There are approximately 31,810 people employed as a fundraising manager in the United States. With California, New York, Texas employing the highest number of fundraising managers.The state with the best pay for a fundraising manager is New York, with an average annual salary of $177,580, while Arkansas has the lowest average annual salary of $80,680.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $68,800 | $33.08 |
| 25th Percentile | $86,880 | $41.77 |
| Median | $119,200 | $57.31 |
| 75th Percentile | $162,660 | $78.2 |
| 90th Percentile | $212,730 | $102.27 |
The salary of a fundraising manager can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a fundraising manager in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for fundraising managers are New York, Rhode Island, District of Columbia, Washington, Massachusetts while the worst states are Arkansas, West Virginia, Utah, Alaska, Idaho.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $47,510 | $84,380 | $122,700 |
| Alaska | $69,820 | $93,110 | $124,990 |
| Arkansas | $40,180 | $80,680 | $124,660 |
| California | $78,900 | $154,200 | >$239,200 |
| Colorado | $85,020 | $140,140 | $204,380 |
| Connecticut | $75,970 | $135,650 | $214,890 |
| Delaware | $93,790 | $136,150 | $167,380 |
| District of Columbia | $98,200 | $155,480 | $217,450 |
| Florida | $64,850 | $135,490 | $218,520 |
| Georgia | $71,520 | $124,960 | $175,930 |
| Hawaii | $71,480 | $111,130 | $166,500 |
| Idaho | $51,350 | $86,170 | $118,180 |
| Illinois | $65,000 | $109,830 | $173,110 |
| Indiana | $70,640 | $123,820 | $195,040 |
| Iowa | $58,960 | $105,380 | $160,610 |
| Kansas | $75,580 | $126,140 | $194,080 |
| Kentucky | $55,950 | $110,740 | $180,630 |
| Maine | $68,960 | $117,590 | $170,580 |
| Maryland | $58,710 | $133,170 | $212,600 |
| Massachusetts | $82,600 | $152,010 | $233,730 |
| Michigan | $65,460 | $119,210 | $182,190 |
| Minnesota | $74,230 | $119,700 | $185,730 |
| Mississippi | $48,300 | $83,460 | $110,750 |
| Missouri | $52,890 | $92,660 | $135,500 |
| Montana | $65,680 | $107,550 | $151,440 |
| Nebraska | $68,190 | $97,220 | $154,740 |
| Nevada | $64,580 | $99,520 | $163,310 |
| New Hampshire | $80,840 | $135,860 | $196,450 |
| New Jersey | $83,260 | $139,950 | $198,970 |
| New York | $104,380 | $177,580 | >$239,200 |
| North Carolina | $65,330 | $121,180 | $199,760 |
| Ohio | $59,550 | $113,380 | $174,440 |
| Oklahoma | $57,300 | $99,720 | $149,830 |
| Oregon | $60,420 | $97,310 | $139,210 |
| Pennsylvania | $75,240 | $120,430 | $176,110 |
| Rhode Island | $86,120 | $155,850 | $206,740 |
| South Carolina | $59,820 | $94,350 | $132,190 |
| Tennessee | $64,450 | $106,440 | $169,620 |
| Texas | $59,990 | $105,650 | $163,900 |
| Utah | $41,330 | $88,050 | $131,300 |
| Vermont | $69,970 | $112,430 | $175,980 |
| Virginia | $81,210 | $143,400 | $220,750 |
| Washington | $91,060 | $144,830 | $207,830 |
| West Virginia | $49,220 | $73,230 | $99,180 |
| Wisconsin | $76,250 | $143,580 | $185,350 |
Even between cities, the salary of a fundraising manager can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for fundraising managers is San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward area, CA with an average salary of $186,130.The city with the lowest average salary for fundraising managers is Birmingham-Hoover area, AL with an average salary of $72,560.
Areas with highest average salaries for fundraising managers
Areas with lowest average salaries for fundraising managers
The number of fundraising managers in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2021, the number of fundraising managers has increased by 8,620. On average, the number of fundraising managers has been increasing by 12.4% each year. The salary of fundraising managers has been increasing. Since 2021, the salary of fundraising managers has increased by $14,220. On average, the salary of fundraising managers has been increasing by 4.0% each year.
Fundraising Managers are part of the management occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for fundraising managers compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all management occupations jobs here.
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