Fundraisers pay in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin
In Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL), the median pay for fundraisers is $34.88 an hour ($72,550 a year). About 3,540 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($72,550). It is 9% higher than the Illinois median ($66,440).
Pay range for fundraisers in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $21.18 | $44,050 |
| 25% of workers | $26.10 | $54,280 |
| Half of workers (median) | $34.88 | $72,550 |
| 75% of workers | $40.23 | $83,680 |
| 90% of workers | $53.43 | $111,130 |
Fundraisers pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (this page) | $72,550 | 3,540 |
| Peoria | $63,280 | 90 |
| Springfield | $62,670 | 60 |
| Rockford | $61,900 | 80 |
| Champaign-Urbana | $61,820 | 70 |
| Bloomington | $60,450 | 30 |
Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for fundraisers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +5.5% over ten years, faster than average · about 10,000 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Management Analysts | $105,090 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $80,400 |
| Human Resources Specialists | $78,210 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | $81,170 |
| Project Management Specialists | $105,320 |
| Buyers and Purchasing Agents | $78,510 |
| Training and Development Specialists | $67,050 |
| Logisticians | $79,900 |
Other job titles for this job
Open fundraisers jobs on JAI Bot
No open jobs in this field right now. Search all jobs or set up a free job alert.
Hiring fundraisers? Use the free hiring guide for a job description and interview questions, then post the job on JAI Bot. Every job shows typical pay to job seekers.
Post a job freeFind jobsCheck pay for any jobSource: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.