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How much does a fundraiser make in Lexington?

$75,230a year

Median yearly pay for fundraisers in the Lexington-Fayette, KY metro area. That is $36.17 an hour or $6,269 a month.

Hourly
$36.17
Vs. national median
+4%
Rank among cities
46 of 275
Jobs in the area
270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,590Median: $75,230Highest 10%: $124,400
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$42,590$20.48
25th$58,980$28.36
Median$75,230$36.17
75th$92,010$44.24
90th$124,400$59.80

Other cities in Kentucky

Median yearly pay for fundraisers.

Louisville, KY$71,350
Cincinnati, OH$66,360
Bowling Green, KY$62,460
Huntington, WV$53,190
Fundraiser salary in Kentucky Fundraiser salary in all states

Related jobs in Lexington

Same field, median yearly pay.

Insurance Underwriter$101,000
Management Analyst$99,190
Financial Examiner$89,730
Project Management Specialist$84,520
Budget Analyst$82,930
Financial and Investment Analyst$81,410
Financial Risk Specialist$78,820
Accountant and Auditor$77,780
Labor Relations Specialist$77,530
Claims Adjuster$77,310
Salaries for every job in Lexington, KY

Frequently asked questions

How much does a fundraiser make an hour in Lexington?

The median hourly pay in the Lexington-Fayette, KY metro area is $36.17 ($75,230 a year).

Do fundraisers make more in Lexington than the national average?

Yes: $75,230 against $72,550 nationally, 4% more.

How does Lexington compare with the rest of Kentucky?

The median in Kentucky is $68,270, so Lexington pays 10% more.

Where does Lexington rank for fundraiser pay?

46 of 275 metro areas with data.

How much does a fundraiser make starting out in Lexington?

The lowest-paid 10% make $42,590 or less a year; the top 10% make $124,400 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.