Fundraisers Salary in Northwest Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $52,500 -21% vs national
Median hourly $25.24
10th percentile $37,290
90th percentile $75,510
Employed locally 40
National median $66,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,290
    25th
    $42,840
    50th (median)
    $52,500
    75th
    $71,580
    90th
    $75,510

    Top-paying metros for Fundraisers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $104,000
    Napa, CA $90,950
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $90,850
    Vallejo, CA $87,090
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $85,230
    Merced, CA $84,570

    Related occupations in Northwest Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$64,250
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$74,370
    Human Resources Specialists$64,190
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents$65,780
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$55,560
    Loan Officers$76,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fundraisers make per hour in Northwest Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Fundraisers in Northwest Illinois is $25.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.73 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Illinois above or below average for Fundraisers salaries?

    The median Fundraisers salary in Northwest Illinois is 21% below the national median of $66,490. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Fundraisers in Northwest Illinois?

    Entry-level Fundraisers (10th percentile) earn around $37,290 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,840.