California Median
$135,870
per year
Hourly Rate
$65.32
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+8% vs US median
US median $125,470
State Rank
#9 of 48
5,430 employed here
How much does a Fundraising Manager make in California?
Fundraising Managers in California take home a median of $135,870 annually — roughly $65.32 an hour — which runs 8% above the national median of $125,470.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $84,730 while the top 10% make $257,500 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $106,910 and $192,290 a year.
Fundraising Manager salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $84,730 | $40.74 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $106,910 | $51.40 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $135,870 | $65.32 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $192,290 | $92.45 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $257,500 | $123.80 |
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How California compares
California ranks 9th out of 48 states and territories for Fundraising Manager pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Fundraising Manager salary in other states
New York $169,510New Hampshire $157,080Rhode Island $155,970Massachusetts $151,740Virginia $143,730District of Columbia $141,720New Jersey $140,500Washington $137,010Delaware $131,750Maryland $130,750Colorado $130,010Vermont $129,170Minnesota $126,920North Carolina $125,870Kentucky $124,770Wisconsin $123,090Connecticut $122,540Louisiana $122,150Oklahoma $122,100North Dakota $121,750Kansas $121,210Arizona $116,470Maine $116,470Michigan $113,360Georgia $113,050Indiana $112,890Pennsylvania $111,280Missouri $111,120Tennessee $107,760Nevada $106,420Illinois $106,290Oregon $103,870South Carolina $103,240Alaska $103,090New Mexico $101,680Ohio $101,470Iowa $98,700Florida $97,240Nebraska $97,230Texas $96,520Utah $95,190Hawaii $93,910Idaho $87,990Alabama $83,700Mississippi $82,620West Virginia $74,400Arkansas $71,110
Working as a Fundraising Manager in California
Nationally, about 39,000 people work as Fundraising Managers in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare California pay ($135,870) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Fundraising Manager make in California?
The median Fundraising Manager salary in California is $135,870 per year, or about $65.32 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $84,730 at the entry level to $257,500 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Fundraising Managers about 8% more than the national median of $125,470. California ranks 9th out of 48 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Fundraising Managers?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $135,870 a year. About 5,430 Fundraising Managers are employed in California. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in California?
The highest-paying occupations in California include Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($400,150), Neurologist ($357,080), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($353,900), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.