Fundraising Managers pay range in Atlanta
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $77,460 a year or less, while the top 10% make $185,520 or more. The middle half of fundraising managers in Atlanta earn between $99,950 and $161,160.
- $77K10th
- $100K25th
- $127KMedian
- $161K75th
- $186K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $135,510 | $11,292 | $65.15 |
| Median | $127,370 | $10,614 | $61.24 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $99,950 | $8,329 | $48.05 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $161,160 | $13,430 | $77.48 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Fundraising Managers pay in Atlanta vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Fundraising managers in Atlanta earn 6% more than the Georgia average ($128,350) and 3% less than the U.S. average ($140,020). At the median the gap is +2% against the U.S. median of $125,470.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | $135,510 | $127,370 | $77,460 | $185,520 | 510 |
| Georgia | $128,350 | $113,050 | $74,570 | $181,170 | 680 |
| United States | $140,020 | $125,470 | $75,130 | $222,350 | 38,810 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Fundraising Managers salary after taxes in Atlanta
On the average salary of $135,510, a single filer in Atlanta takes home about $97,874 a year, or $8,156 a month and $3,764 every two weeks. Taxes take 28% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Atlanta a good place for fundraising managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Atlanta area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.1), so the average $135,510 buys what about $135,431 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Atlanta ($51,170). A typical home costs $382,938, or 2.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Fundraising Managers salary in nearby metro areas
- Greenville, SC$121,230
- Birmingham, AL$104,190
- Knoxville, TN$99,410
- Asheville, NC$119,720
- Columbia, SC$120,680
- Nashville, TN$132,990
Highest-paying cities for fundraising managers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($192,720).
- San Jose, CA$192,720
- New York, NY$186,660
- Santa Cruz, CA$178,370
- San Francisco, CA$174,920
- Trenton, NJ$173,930
Does this match what you are paid?
Anonymous, no account. Results update as visitors answer.
Share your pay anonymously
Fundraising Managers salary in Atlanta: questions
How much do fundraising managers make an hour in Atlanta?
$65.15 an hour on average, and $61.24 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level fundraising managers salary in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $77,460 a year and the 25th percentile is $99,950, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the fundraising managers take-home pay in Atlanta?
About $97,874 a year ($8,156 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $135,510.
Do fundraising managers earn more in Atlanta than elsewhere?
The average here is 3% less than the U.S. average for this job ($140,020).
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 11-2033; area Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA (12060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.3%.
- 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 0.71, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.71).
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.