Fundraising Managers pay in California
In California, the median pay for fundraising managers is $65.32 an hour ($135,870 a year). About 5,430 people work in this job there.
That is 8% higher than the U.S. median ($125,470). California ranks 9th of 48 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for fundraising managers in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $40.73 | $84,730 |
| 25% of workers | $51.40 | $106,910 |
| Half of workers (median) | $65.32 | $135,870 |
| 75% of workers | $92.45 | $192,290 |
| 90% of workers | $123.80 | $257,500 |
Fundraising Managers pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville | $179,130 | 30 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $164,330 | 460 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $157,750 | 1,030 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara | $153,940 | 80 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles | $151,530 | 50 |
| Salinas | $139,240 | 60 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma | $138,650 | 60 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $138,170 | 250 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $134,740 | 470 |
| Stockton-Lodi | $132,650 | 50 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $132,070 | 240 |
| Redding | $131,400 | 30 |
| Bakersfield-Delano | $130,340 | 40 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $125,620 | 2,080 |
| Fresno | $124,390 | 100 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura | $113,980 | 70 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for fundraising managers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Experience usually needed to start: 5 years or more (BLS)
- Job outlook: +5.4% over ten years, faster than average · about 3,700 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in California
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Sales Managers | $134,910 |
| Marketing Managers | $193,620 |
| Public Relations Managers | $167,980 |
| Advertising and Promotions Managers | $167,230 |
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