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How much does a fundraiser make in San Diego?

$76,300a year

Median yearly pay for fundraisers in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area. That is $36.68 an hour or $6,358 a month.

Hourly
$36.68
Vs. national median
+5%
Rank among cities
39 of 275
Jobs in the area
1,060
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,780Median: $76,300Highest 10%: $133,900
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$51,780$24.89
25th$61,250$29.45
Median$76,300$36.68
75th$98,840$47.52
90th$133,900$64.38

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for fundraisers.

San Jose, CA$106,800
San Francisco, CA$82,930
Santa Cruz, CA$82,310
Santa Maria, CA$81,910
Napa, CA$78,980
Santa Rosa, CA$78,720
San Luis Obispo, CA$77,730
Los Angeles, CA$77,550
Sacramento, CA$76,860
Chico, CA$75,970
Riverside, CA$74,480
Modesto, CA$73,990
Bakersfield, CA$73,950
Salinas, CA$73,320
Redding, CA$72,800
Stockton, CA$72,490
Fresno, CA$69,170
Vallejo, CA$63,970
Oxnard, CA$57,070
Fundraiser salary in California Fundraiser salary in all states

Related jobs in San Diego

Same field, median yearly pay.

Personal Financial Advisor$130,300
Financial Risk Specialist$121,000
Project Management Specialist$117,500
Budget Analyst$107,000
Financial Examiner$106,100
Financial and Investment Analyst$106,000
Labor Relations Specialist$102,000
Compliance Officer$101,200
Management Analyst$101,200
Logistician$100,100
Salaries for every job in San Diego, CA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a fundraiser make an hour in San Diego?

The median hourly pay in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area is $36.68 ($76,300 a year).

Do fundraisers make more in San Diego than the national average?

Yes: $76,300 against $72,550 nationally, 5% more.

How does San Diego compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $79,710, so San Diego pays 4% less.

Where does San Diego rank for fundraiser pay?

39 of 275 metro areas with data.

How much does a fundraiser make starting out in San Diego?

The lowest-paid 10% make $51,780 or less a year; the top 10% make $133,900 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.