Fundraising Managers pay in Illinois
In Illinois, the median pay for fundraising managers is $51.10 an hour ($106,290 a year). About 2,860 people work in this job there.
That is 15% lower than the U.S. median ($125,470). Illinois ranks 32nd of 48 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for fundraising managers in Illinois
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $32.55 | $67,700 |
| 25% of workers | $40.31 | $83,840 |
| Half of workers (median) | $51.10 | $106,290 |
| 75% of workers | $63.67 | $132,430 |
| 90% of workers | $83.36 | $173,390 |
Fundraising Managers pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Champaign-Urbana | $112,260 | 80 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $109,720 | 2,310 |
| Rockford | $102,980 | 40 |
| Peoria | $93,800 | 60 |
| Springfield | $92,590 | 40 |
Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (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 Illinois
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Sales Managers | $155,280 |
| Marketing Managers | $162,860 |
| Public Relations Managers | $131,990 |
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