Fundraisers Salary in Kentucky

Fundraisers in Kentucky earn the most in Lexington (average $77,240 a year) and the least in Bowling Green ($62,500), across the 3 Kentucky metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the fundraisers average at $70,990 and the median at $68,270 for 1,030 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $77,200.

Fundraisers average salary by city in Kentucky

Lexington$77,240
Louisville$73,490
Bowling Green$62,500

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Lexington	$77,240	$75,230	$58,980	$58,458	93
Louisville	$73,490	$71,350	$56,410	$56,459	93
Bowling Green	$62,500	$62,460	$49,920	$49,079	90

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Lexington's local income tax (2.75%). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Fundraisers salary in other states

Fundraisers salary by city and state

More about pay in Kentucky

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 13-1131.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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