Fundraising Manager Salary in New York (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Fundraising Managers in New York, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
New York Median
$169,510
per year
Hourly Rate
$81.50
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+35% vs US median
US median $125,470
State Rank
#1 of 48
4,080 employed here

How much does a Fundraising Manager make in New York?

A Fundraising Manager working in New York earns a median salary of $169,510 per year, or about $81.50 per hour. That is 35% above the national median of $125,470 for this occupation.

Within New York, entry-level pay starts around $102,040 while the top 10% make $304,970 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $130,140 and $223,630 a year.

Fundraising Manager salary range in New York

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$102,040$49.06
25th percentile (early career)$130,140$62.57
50th percentile (median)$169,510$81.50
75th percentile (experienced)$223,630$107.51
90th percentile (top earners)$304,970$146.62

How New York compares

New York ranks 1st out of 48 states and territories for Fundraising Manager pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1New York$169,510
2New Hampshire$157,080
3Rhode Island$155,970
4Massachusetts$151,740
5Virginia$143,730

Working as a Fundraising Manager in New York

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 New York pay ($169,510) 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 New York?
The median Fundraising Manager salary in New York is $169,510 per year, or about $81.50 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $102,040 at the entry level to $304,970 for the top 10% of earners.
How does New York pay compare to the national average?
New York pays Fundraising Managers about 35% more than the national median of $125,470. New York ranks 1st out of 48 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is New York a good state for Fundraising Managers?
Yes on pay — New York pays above the national median for this occupation, at $169,510 a year. About 4,080 Fundraising Managers are employed in New York. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in New York?
The highest-paying occupations in New York include Cardiologist ($492,040), Anesthesiologist ($445,660), Radiologist ($441,580), 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.