How much does a fundraiser make in Buffalo?
$73,480a year
Median yearly pay for fundraisers in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area. That is $35.33 an hour or $6,123 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.33
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 59 of 275
- Jobs in the area
- 450
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,540Median: $73,480Highest 10%: $112,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,540 | $21.89 | |
| 25th | $58,280 | $28.02 | |
| Median | $73,480 | $35.33 | |
| 75th | $90,950 | $43.73 | |
| 90th | $112,300 | $53.99 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for fundraisers.
| New York, NY | $82,180 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $76,700 |
| Syracuse, NY | $76,530 |
| Binghamton, NY | $76,250 |
| Rochester, NY | $75,000 |
| Albany, NY | $74,920 |
| Ithaca, NY | $73,590 |
| Utica, NY | $68,890 |
| Kingston, NY | $66,450 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $64,190 |
Related jobs in Buffalo
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Personal Financial Advisor | $103,700 |
| Project Management Specialist | $101,200 |
| Credit Analyst | $99,640 |
| Financial Risk Specialist | $96,980 |
| Financial and Investment Analyst | $96,490 |
| Labor Relations Specialist | $95,740 |
| Tax Examiner and Collector | $95,740 |
| Insurance Underwriter | $95,370 |
| Budget Analyst | $88,690 |
| Management Analyst | $84,710 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a fundraiser make an hour in Buffalo?
The median hourly pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area is $35.33 ($73,480 a year).
Do fundraisers make more in Buffalo than the national average?
Yes: $73,480 against $72,550 nationally, 1% more.
How does Buffalo compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $80,540, so Buffalo pays 9% less.
Where does Buffalo rank for fundraiser pay?
59 of 275 metro areas with data.
How much does a fundraiser make starting out in Buffalo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,540 or less a year; the top 10% make $112,300 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.