Fundraisers Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$66,490
↑ 31.2% since 2012
Median Salary Over Time
Fundraisers — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Fundraisers — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 31.2% since 2012 ($50,680 → $66,490)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $66,490
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 2.8% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -8%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $66,490 | +3.6% |
| 2023 | $64,160 | +4.9% |
| 2022 | $61,190 | +0.9% |
| 2021 | $60,660 | +1.8% |
| 2020 | $59,610 | +2.8% |
| 2019 | $57,970 | +1.8% |
| 2018 | $56,950 | +2.4% |
| 2017 | $55,640 | +2.8% |
| 2016 | $54,130 | +2.2% |
| 2015 | $52,970 | +1.0% |
| 2014 | $52,430 | +1.6% |
| 2013 | $51,580 | +1.8% |
| 2012 | $50,680 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.