Fundraisers pay range in Washington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $58,120 a year or less, while the top 10% make $136,130 or more. The middle half of fundraisers in Washington earn between $62,490 and $102,110.
- $58K10th
- $62K25th
- $81KMedian
- $102K75th
- $136K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $88,270 | $7,356 | $42.44 |
| Median | $80,610 | $6,718 | $38.75 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $62,490 | $5,208 | $30.04 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $102,110 | $8,509 | $49.09 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Fundraisers pay in Washington vs. Washington, D.C. and the U.S.
Fundraisers in Washington earn about the same as the Washington, D.C. average ($90,400) and 14% more than the U.S. average ($77,200). At the median the gap is +11% against the U.S. median of $72,550.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $88,270 | $80,610 | $58,120 | $136,130 | 4,450 |
| Washington, D.C. | $90,400 | $80,840 | $59,150 | $141,910 | 2,350 |
| 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 Washington
On the average salary of $88,270, a single filer in Washington takes home about $66,394 a year, or $5,533 a month and $2,554 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $67,774 | $5,648 |
| Working in MD | $66,947 | $5,579 |
| Working in VA | $66,667 | $5,556 |
| Working in DC | $66,394 | $5,533 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Washington a good place for fundraisers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Washington area are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.9), so the average $88,270 buys what about $81,068 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Washington ($71,060). A typical home costs $583,013, or 6.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Fundraisers salary in nearby metro areas
- Baltimore, MD$81,230
- Winchester, VA$69,650
- Lexington Park, MD$78,830
- Harrisonburg, VA$75,130
- Charlottesville, VA$81,970
- York, PA$63,420
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
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Fundraisers salary in Washington: questions
How much do fundraisers make an hour in Washington?
$42.44 an hour on average, and $38.75 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level fundraisers salary in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $58,120 a year and the 25th percentile is $62,490, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the fundraisers take-home pay in Washington?
About $66,394 a year ($5,533 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $88,270.
Do fundraisers earn more in Washington than elsewhere?
The average here is 14% more 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 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (47900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.2%.
- 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 state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.99, this job is 2.0 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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