Fundraisers Salary in Illinois
Fundraisers in Illinois earn a median of $66,440 a year, −8% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $66,440
- vs. U.S. median
- −8% ($72,550)
- Rank among states
- 24 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,470
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,580; the top 10% earn over $107,820. Nationally the range is $46,630 to $115,820.
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Fundraisers pay in Illinois
How much do fundraisers make in Illinois?
The median is $66,440 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,580 and the top 10% earn over $107,820. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for fundraisers?
On pay alone it ranks 24 of 51 (−8% vs. the national median of $72,550). Living costs are not included.