How much does a fundraiser make in Chicago?
$72,550a year
Median yearly pay for fundraisers in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $34.88 an hour or $6,046 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.88
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 68 of 275
- Jobs in the area
- 3,540
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,050Median: $72,550Highest 10%: $111,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,050 | $21.18 | |
| 25th | $54,280 | $26.10 | |
| Median | $72,550 | $34.88 | |
| 75th | $83,680 | $40.23 | |
| 90th | $111,100 | $53.43 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for fundraisers.
| St. Louis, MO | $64,040 |
| Peoria, IL | $63,280 |
| Springfield, IL | $62,670 |
| Rockford, IL | $61,900 |
| Champaign, IL | $61,820 |
| Davenport, IA | $59,890 |
Related jobs in Chicago
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Personal Financial Advisor | $113,200 |
| Financial Risk Specialist | $105,400 |
| Project Management Specialist | $105,300 |
| Management Analyst | $105,100 |
| Labor Relations Specialist | $103,600 |
| Financial and Investment Analyst | $101,800 |
| Insurance Underwriter | $99,840 |
| Financial Examiner | $98,470 |
| Tax Examiner and Collector | $93,590 |
| Credit Analyst | $92,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a fundraiser make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $34.88 ($72,550 a year).
Do fundraisers make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $72,550 against $72,550 nationally, 0% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $66,440, so Chicago pays 9% more.
Where does Chicago rank for fundraiser pay?
68 of 275 metro areas with data.
How much does a fundraiser make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,050 or less a year; the top 10% make $111,100 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.