Fundraising Managers pay range in Winston-Salem
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $79,720 a year or less, while the top 10% make $212,070 or more. The middle half of fundraising managers in Winston-Salem earn between $107,200 and $170,270.
- $80K10th
- $107K25th
- $158KMedian
- $170K75th
- $212K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $150,350 | $12,529 | $72.28 |
| Median | $158,460 | $13,205 | $76.18 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $107,200 | $8,933 | $51.54 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $170,270 | $14,189 | $81.86 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Fundraising Managers pay in Winston-Salem vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Fundraising managers in Winston-Salem earn 9% more than the North Carolina average ($137,440) and 7% more than the U.S. average ($140,020). At the median the gap is +26% against the U.S. median of $125,470.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winston-Salem | $150,350 | $158,460 | $79,720 | $212,070 | 70 |
| North Carolina | $137,440 | $125,870 | $78,680 | $212,020 | 1,030 |
| 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 Winston-Salem
On the average salary of $150,350, a single filer in Winston-Salem takes home about $108,540 a year, or $9,045 a month and $4,175 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 Winston-Salem a good place for fundraising managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Winston-Salem area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.0), so the average $150,350 buys what about $163,348 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 3.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Winston-Salem ($46,380). A typical home costs $283,871, or 1.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Fundraising Managers salary in other North Carolina cities
Winston-Salem ranks 1st of 6 North Carolina metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Winston-Salem$150,350
- Durham$145,790
- Raleigh$143,600
- Charlotte$140,260
- Greensboro$140,060
- Asheville$119,720
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
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Fundraising Managers salary in Winston-Salem: questions
How much do fundraising managers make an hour in Winston-Salem?
$72.29 an hour on average, and $76.18 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level fundraising managers salary in Winston-Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $79,720 a year and the 25th percentile is $107,200, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the fundraising managers take-home pay in Winston-Salem?
About $108,540 a year ($9,045 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $150,350.
Do fundraising managers earn more in Winston-Salem than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% more 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 Winston-Salem, NC (49180). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.0%.
- 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 1.01, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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