Fundraisers Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 11 metro areas • Illinois
Fundraisers in Illinois earn a median salary of $60,021 per year on average across 11 metro and nonmetro areas, -9.7% vs the national median of $66,490. An estimated 3,890 fundraisers are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $52,500 to $72,150 depending on location.
$60,021
Avg median salary in Illinois
$72,150
Highest paying metro
$52,500
Lowest paying metro
3,890
Employed in Illinois
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inFundraisers salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Illinois | $72,150 | $51,270 | $72,150 | 70 |
| Chicago, IL-IN | $64,340 | $50,100 | $80,220 | 3,280 |
| West Central Illinois | $60,590 | $47,760 | $72,150 | 100 |
| Bloomington, IL | $60,450 | $53,390 | $76,500 | 30 |
| Champaign, IL | $59,890 | $47,840 | $77,880 | 80 |
| Rockford, IL | $59,830 | $46,420 | $75,090 | 80 |
| East Central Illinois | $59,450 | $46,010 | $72,150 | 50 |
| Springfield, IL | $59,260 | $46,660 | $75,500 | 50 |
| Peoria, IL | $55,960 | $44,410 | $63,200 | 80 |
| Decatur, IL | $55,810 | $46,180 | $76,850 | 30 |
| Northwest Illinois | $52,500 | $42,840 | $71,580 | 40 |