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Professional fundraiser salary
Average professional fundraiser salary
$43,692
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Average professional fundraiser salary by state
Highest paying states for professional fundraisers
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Jersey | $65,868 | $31.67 |
| 2 | Iowa | $54,596 | $26.25 |
| 3 | Wisconsin | $48,676 | $23.40 |
| 4 | Pennsylvania | $46,837 | $22.52 |
| 5 | North Dakota | $45,982 | $22.11 |
| 6 | Indiana | $46,581 | $22.39 |
| 7 | Maine | $45,776 | $22.01 |
| 8 | Illinois | $58,004 | $27.89 |
| 9 | Connecticut | $50,447 | $24.25 |
| 10 | Minnesota | $44,718 | $21.50 |
| 11 | Michigan | $47,856 | $23.01 |
| 12 | Kansas | $47,629 | $22.90 |
| 13 | Alaska | $46,994 | $22.59 |
| 14 | Delaware | $43,824 | $21.07 |
| 15 | New York | $59,690 | $28.70 |
| 16 | Vermont | $44,896 | $21.58 |
| 17 | West Virginia | $40,790 | $19.61 |
| 18 | Rhode Island | $42,018 | $20.20 |
| 19 | Washington | $45,744 | $21.99 |
| 20 | New Hampshire | $46,369 | $22.29 |
| 21 | District of Columbia | $47,240 | $22.71 |
| 22 | California | $46,334 | $22.28 |
| 23 | Wyoming | $35,843 | $17.23 |
| 24 | Virginia | $45,326 | $21.79 |
| 25 | Utah | $37,434 | $18.00 |
| 26 | Oregon | $40,668 | $19.55 |
| 27 | North Carolina | $39,511 | $19.00 |
| 28 | Arizona | $39,113 | $18.80 |
| 29 | Ohio | $35,172 | $16.91 |
| 30 | Idaho | $40,691 | $19.56 |
| 31 | Massachusetts | $35,843 | $17.23 |
| 32 | Tennessee | $34,629 | $16.65 |
| 33 | New Mexico | $37,094 | $17.83 |
| 34 | Nevada | $36,762 | $17.67 |
| 35 | Maryland | $37,299 | $17.93 |
| 36 | South Dakota | $31,176 | $14.99 |
| 37 | Arkansas | $35,188 | $16.92 |
| 38 | Texas | $35,678 | $17.15 |
| 39 | Kentucky | $31,325 | $15.06 |
| 40 | Hawaii | $27,194 | $13.07 |
| 41 | Montana | $30,665 | $14.74 |
| 42 | South Carolina | $27,203 | $13.08 |
| 43 | Oklahoma | $31,983 | $15.38 |
| 44 | Colorado | $26,322 | $12.65 |
| 45 | Alabama | $32,192 | $15.48 |
| 46 | Missouri | $28,712 | $13.80 |
| 47 | Georgia | $32,386 | $15.57 |
| 48 | Florida | $28,912 | $13.90 |
| 49 | Mississippi | $26,081 | $12.54 |
| 50 | Nebraska | $29,170 | $14.02 |
| 51 | Louisiana | $26,430 | $12.71 |
Professional fundraiser salary details
A professional fundraiser's salary ranges from $25,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $74,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a professional fundraiser's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $74,000 | $6,167 | $36 |
| 75th Percentile | $57,000 | $4,750 | $27 |
| Average | $43,692 | $3,641 | $21 |
| 25th Percentile | $32,000 | $2,667 | $15 |
| 10th Percentile | $25,000 | $2,083 | $12 |
Highest paying professional fundraiser jobs
The highest paying types of professional fundraisers are direct response consultant, director of capital giving, and fundraising officer.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major Donor Coordinator | $48,037 | $4,003 | $23.09 | 17,673 |
| Director Of Capital Giving | $100,243 | $8,354 | $48.19 | 6,717 |
| Donor Relations Officer | $54,939 | $4,578 | $26.41 | 66,923 |
| Fundraising Internship | $36,704 | $3,059 | $17.65 | 47,147 |
| Sales Professional | $68,809 | $5,734 | $33.08 | 347,888 |
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Professional fundraiser salary trends
The average professional fundraiser salary has risen by $7,021 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average professional fundraiser earned $36,671 annually, but today, they earn $43,692 a year. That works out to a 10% change in pay for professional fundraisers over the last decade.
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Average professional fundraiser salary over time
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Professional fundraiser salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $43,700 | $21.01 | +2.8% |
| 2024 | $42,500 | $20.43 | +1.8% |
| 2023 | $41,700 | $20.07 | +2.3% |
| 2022 | $40,800 | $19.61 | +2.7% |
| 2021 | $39,700 | $19.07 | +2.1% |
Recently added professional fundraiser salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas State University Foundation | Student Fundraiser | Manhattan, KS | 06/20/2025 | $25,044 |
| Public.com | Charity Fundraiser) | Durham, NC | 06/10/2025 | $35,479 |
| Public.com | Professional Non-Profit Fundraising! | Los Angeles, CA | 06/10/2025 | $35,479 |
| Dynamic Catholic | Fundraising Professional Development Program | Erlanger, KY | 06/09/2025 | $45,000 |
| MDS Communications | Fundraiser | Appleton, WI | 05/03/2025 | $27,131 |
| Public.com | Professional Fundraiser) | Durham, NC | 04/28/2025 | $35,479 |
| Public.com | Professional Non-Profit Fundraising! | Los Angeles, CA | 04/28/2025 | $35,479 |
| Kansas State University Foundation | Student Fundraiser | Manhattan, KS | 04/28/2025 | $25,044 |
| Dynamic Catholic | Fundraising Professional Development Program | Erlanger, KY | 04/23/2025 | $45,000 |
| Shawmut Services | Face To Face Fundraiser-Boston | Boston, MA | 04/06/2025 | $31,305 |
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