Fundraising Managers Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $148,480 +20.2% vs national
Median hourly $71.38
10th percentile $76,280
90th percentile —
Employed locally 1,230
National median $123,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $76,280
    25th
    $108,840
    50th (median)
    $148,480
    75th
    $211,200

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Fundraising Managers salary vs area income 111% Median Fundraising Managers salary is 11% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Fundraising Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $179,130
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $168,020
    New York $166,420
    Binghamton, NY $160,970
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $160,100
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $152,940

    Nearby metros — Fundraising Managers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $179,130
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $160,100
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $152,940
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $148,870
    Chico, CA $136,870
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $136,670

    Related occupations in San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $152,090
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $221,810
    Managers, All Other $203,030
    Financial Managers $211,730
    Sales Managers $174,610
    Marketing Managers $212,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fundraising Managers make per hour in San Francisco?

    The median hourly wage for Fundraising Managers in San Francisco, CA is $71.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $140.28 or more per hour.

    Is San Francisco above or below average for Fundraising Managers salaries?

    The median Fundraising Managers salary in San Francisco, CA is 20.2% above the national median of $123,480. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Fundraising Managers in San Francisco?

    Entry-level Fundraising Managers (10th percentile) earn around $76,280 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $108,840.