Data current as of August 2026 · sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET
Average base salary, Virginia
$161,000 / year
≈ $13,400 per month · $77.40 per hour
BLS May 2025 state data for Virginia · median $149,000
25th percentile
$108,500Average
$161,00075th percentile
$198,000
$108,500Average
$161,00075th percentile
$198,000
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Fundraising Manager salary by state
Alabama$107,000
Alaska$113,500
Arizona$139,000
Arkansas$92,000
California$163,000
Colorado$145,500
Connecticut$143,500
Delaware$148,000
District of Columbia$163,000
Florida$124,000
Georgia$133,000
Hawaii$108,500
Idaho$104,500
Illinois$122,000
Indiana$137,000
Iowa$106,500
Kansas$139,000
Kentucky$139,500
Louisiana$113,000
Maine$131,000
Maryland$149,000
Massachusetts$171,500
Michigan$131,500
Minnesota$147,500
Mississippi$103,000
Missouri$138,500
Nebraska$113,500
Nevada$120,000
New Hampshire$167,000
New Jersey$157,500
New Mexico$123,500
New York$190,500
North Carolina$142,500
North Dakota$132,000
Ohio$119,000
Oklahoma$150,500
Oregon$116,000
Pennsylvania$128,500
Rhode Island$172,000
South Carolina$125,000
Tennessee$121,500
Texas$110,500
Utah$108,000
Vermont$143,500
Virginia$161,000
Washington$162,000
West Virginia$90,500
Wisconsin$142,500
About this role
Fundraising Manager is a professional role within the function in the Management job family.
Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.
What Fundraising Managers do
Typical education: Bachelor's Degree
- Develop strategies to encourage new or increased contributions.
- Manage fundraising budgets.
- Develop fundraising activity plans that maximize participation or contributions and minimize costs.
- Plan and direct special events for fundraising, such as silent auctions, dances, golf events, or walks.
- Establish goals for soliciting funds, develop policies for collection and safeguarding of contributions, and coordinate disbursement of funds.
Top skills: Speaking Critical Thinking Social Perceptiveness Persuasion Active Listening Writing
Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).
Fundraising Manager pay by experience level
Entry level$78,000
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$99,500
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$130,000
Mid-career median pay
Senior$176,000
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$230,000
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+4.2%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
3,600
projected openings per year
Growing about as fast as average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Fundraising Manager salary by industry
Educational Services
12,760 workers
$148,500Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
11,480 workers
$145,000Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
9,170 workers
$152,000Educational Services, Privately Owned
8,440 workers
$150,000Grantmaking and Giving Services
6,700 workers
$151,500Educational Services, State Government Owned
3,440 workers
$149,000Social Assistance
3,210 workers
$115,000Social Advocacy Organizations
2,590 workers
$143,500Hospitals
2,030 workers
$171,500Elementary and Secondary Schools
1,810 workers
$146,500National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Fundraising Manager pays 1% above the average across 58 roles in the Management job family (family average $144,000).
Similar-paying roles in Management
General and Operations Managers$139,500
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Administrative Services Manager$134,500
Construction Manager$129,000
Purchasing Manager$162,000
Supply Chain Manager$126,000
Careers related to Fundraising Manager
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Fundraising Manager make?
The average base salary for a Fundraising Manager in the United States is $145,000 per year, or about $69.71 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $99,500 and $176,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Management roles?
The Management job family averages $144,000 across 58 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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