Fundraisers pay range in Chattanooga
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $42,010 a year or less, while the top 10% make $92,510 or more. The middle half of fundraisers in Chattanooga earn between $50,650 and $76,610.
- $42K10th
- $51K25th
- $60KMedian
- $77K75th
- $93K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $64,050 | $5,338 | $30.79 |
| Median | $59,550 | $4,962 | $28.63 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $50,650 | $4,221 | $24.35 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $76,610 | $6,384 | $36.83 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Fundraisers pay in Chattanooga vs. Tennessee and the U.S.
Fundraisers in Chattanooga earn about the same as the Tennessee average ($65,540) and 17% less than the U.S. average ($77,200). At the median the gap is -18% against the U.S. median of $72,550.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga | $64,050 | $59,550 | $42,010 | $92,510 | 150 |
| Tennessee | $65,540 | $61,370 | $40,500 | $96,690 | 1,930 |
| United States | $77,200 | $72,550 | $46,630 | $115,820 | 111,040 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Fundraisers salary after taxes in Chattanooga
On the average salary of $64,050, a single filer in Chattanooga takes home about $53,644 a year, or $4,470 a month and $2,063 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
The Chattanooga, TN-GA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in TN | $53,644 | $4,470 |
| Working in GA | $51,197 | $4,266 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Chattanooga a good place for fundraisers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Chattanooga area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.5), so the average $64,050 buys what about $70,028 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Chattanooga ($46,700). A typical home costs $326,370, or 5.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Fundraisers salary in other Tennessee cities
Chattanooga ranks 3rd of 6 Tennessee metro areas for this job; Memphis pays the most ($71,240).
- Memphis$71,240
- Nashville$67,980
- Chattanooga$64,050
- Johnson City$62,590
- Knoxville$61,320
- Kingsport$60,080
Highest-paying cities for fundraisers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($103,150).
- San Jose, CA$103,150
- Santa Maria, CA$91,500
- San Francisco, CA$91,430
- New Haven, CT$91,060
- New York, NY$90,420
Does this match what you are paid?
Anonymous, no account. Results update as visitors answer.
Share your pay anonymously
Fundraisers salary in Chattanooga: questions
How much do fundraisers make an hour in Chattanooga?
$30.80 an hour on average, and $28.63 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level fundraisers salary in Chattanooga?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $42,010 a year and the 25th percentile is $50,650, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the fundraisers take-home pay in Chattanooga?
About $53,644 a year ($4,470 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $64,050. Tennessee has no state income tax.
Do fundraisers earn more in Chattanooga than elsewhere?
The average here is 17% less than the U.S. average for this job ($77,200).
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; area Chattanooga, TN-GA (16860). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.1%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.77, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.77).
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.