How much does a fundraising manager make in California?
$135,900a year
Median yearly pay for fundraising managers in California. That is $65.32 an hour or $11,320 a month.
- Hourly
- $65.32
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 5,430
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $84,730Median: $135,900Highest 10%: $257,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $84,730 | $40.74 | |
| 25th | $106,900 | $51.40 | |
| Median | $135,900 | $65.32 | |
| 75th | $192,300 | $92.45 | |
| 90th | $257,500 | $123.80 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Santa Cruz, CA | $179,100 |
| San Jose, CA | $164,300 |
| San Francisco, CA | $157,800 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $153,900 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $151,500 |
| Salinas, CA | $139,200 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $138,700 |
| Sacramento, CA | $138,200 |
| San Diego, CA | $134,700 |
| Stockton, CA | $132,700 |
| Riverside, CA | $132,100 |
| Redding, CA | $131,400 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $130,300 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $125,600 |
| Fresno, CA | $124,400 |
| Oxnard, CA | $114,000 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for fundraising managers.
| 6. District of Columbia | $141,700 |
| 7. New Jersey | $140,500 |
| 8. Washington | $137,000 |
| 9. California | $135,900 |
| 10. Delaware | $131,800 |
| 11. Maryland | $130,800 |
| 12. Colorado | $130,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a fundraising manager make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $65.32 ($135,900 a year).
Do fundraising managers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $135,900 against $125,500 nationally, 8% more.
Where does California rank for fundraising manager pay?
California ranks 9 of 48 states.
Which city in California pays fundraising managers the most?
Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA, with a median of $179,100 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.