Fundraiser salary
From 99 certified H-1B filings (FY2025–FY2026). Base salary only.
- Occupation code 13-1131: Fundraisers
At a glance
- Mostly Level I (entry-level). 47% of Fundraiser filings are Level I, compared with 19% across all H-1B filings.
- Median up 9% since FY2020. From $62,000 in FY2020 to $67,480 in FY2026 (Q1–Q3). Nominal, not adjusted for inflation.
Fundraiser H-1B salary overview
Employers filed 99 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications for Fundraiser jobs in FY2025–FY2026 (occupation code 13-1131, Fundraisers). The median base salary is $66,050, 46% below the median for all H-1B filings ($122,699), and half of the filings fall between $56,920 and $80,000. The most common wage level is Level I (entry-level), at 47% of filings.
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Pay by level
Entry-level · 47% of filings
Mid-level · 37% of filings
Senior · 16% of filings
Expert · 0% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | $57,408 | 42 |
| Level II · Qualified | $71,100 | 33 |
| Level III · Experienced | $79,750 | 14 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Fundraiser pay by city
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 1 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $75,500 | 25 |
Metro areas with at least 10 filings for this occupation.
What a Fundraiser does
Organize activities to raise funds or otherwise solicit and gather monetary donations or other gifts for an organization. May design and produce promotional materials. May also raise awareness of the organization's work, goals, and financial needs.
Typical tasks
- Identify and build relationships with potential donors.
- Secure commitments of participation or donation from individuals or corporate donors.
- Write and send letters of thanks to donors.
- Solicit cash or in-kind donations or sponsorships from individual, business, or government donors.
- Create or update donor databases.
- Develop strategies to encourage new or increased contributions.
Preparation
Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed. Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
O*NET occupation: Fundraisers (13-1131.00). This section includes information from the O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA.
H-1B pay vs. all U.S. workers
Across all U.S. workers in this occupation (Fundraisers), the median annual wage was $72,550 in May 2025, with 111,040 people employed. The median H-1B base salary in FY2025–FY2026 is $66,050, 9% lower.
| H-1B filings | All U.S. workers (BLS, May 2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $47,400 | $46,630 |
| 25th percentile | $56,920 | $57,480 |
| Median | $66,050 | $72,550 |
| 75th percentile | $80,000 | $92,180 |
| 90th percentile | $99,323 | $115,820 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). BLS wages cover all wage and salary workers and include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are the base salary offered on certified LCAs. The two sources cover different periods. BLS reports wages of $239,200 or more as a single top value.
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $47,400 |
| 25th | $56,920 |
| 50th (median) | $66,050 |
| 75th | $80,000 |
| 90th | $99,323 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $62,000 | $50,882 | $80,000 | 21 |
| FY2021 | $63,118 | $49,937 | $75,000 | 20 |
| FY2022 | $65,000 | $49,593 | $79,250 | 36 |
| FY2023 | $61,983 | $52,750 | $80,694 | 35 |
| FY2024 | $63,000 | $56,250 | $84,865 | 51 |
| FY2025 | $65,000 | $54,080 | $81,583 | 63 |
| FY2026 | $67,480 | $57,847 | $80,000 | 36 |
Questions
How much does an H-1B Fundraiser make?
The median base salary in certified H-1B filings for Fundraiser jobs is $66,050 (99 filings, FY2025–FY2026). Half of the filings are between $56,920 and $80,000.
What does an entry-level Fundraiser earn on an H-1B?
Level I (entry-level) filings have a median of $57,408. Level I accounts for 47% of Fundraiser filings.
Do H-1B Fundraisers earn more than other U.S. workers in the same job?
The H-1B median base salary ($66,050) is 9% lower than the median wage of all U.S. workers in this occupation ($72,550, BLS May 2025). The sources measure pay differently, so treat this as a rough comparison.