How much does a fundraiser make in Illinois?
$66,440a year
Median yearly pay for fundraisers in Illinois. That is $31.94 an hour or $5,537 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.94
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 24 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,580Median: $66,440Highest 10%: $107,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,580 | $20.95 | |
| 25th | $52,850 | $25.41 | |
| Median | $66,440 | $31.94 | |
| 75th | $81,750 | $39.30 | |
| 90th | $107,800 | $51.84 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $72,550 |
| St. Louis, MO | $64,040 |
| Peoria, IL | $63,280 |
| Springfield, IL | $62,670 |
| Rockford, IL | $61,900 |
| Champaign, IL | $61,820 |
| Bloomington, IL | $60,450 |
| Davenport, IA | $59,890 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for fundraisers.
| 21. Nebraska | $68,030 |
| 22. South Dakota | $66,800 |
| 23. Maine | $66,790 |
| 24. Illinois | $66,440 |
| 25. New Hampshire | $66,260 |
| 26. Indiana | $66,250 |
| 27. Michigan | $66,130 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a fundraiser make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $31.94 ($66,440 a year).
Do fundraisers make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $66,440 against $72,550 nationally, 8% less.
Where does Illinois rank for fundraiser pay?
Illinois ranks 24 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays fundraisers the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $72,550 a year.
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.