Fundraising Managers Salary
Fundraising Managers in Cleveland, OH make a median of $105,780 a year, or about $50.86 an hour. The range runs from $65K at the entry level to $198K for experienced workers. Cost of living is below average (RPP 93.92), which stretches that salary to about $112,628 in buying power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,279/month, or 19.1% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $106K get you in Cleveland?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Cleveland’s Regional Price Parity (93.92). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Cleveland
Pay for fundraising managers in Cleveland runs about 16% below the U.S. median of $125K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,279/month, 19.1% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Regional Price Parity sits at 93.92 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 6% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Lower pay, lower costs, Cleveland can be a reasonable trade-off for fundraising managerss who value affordability over top-dollar markets.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for fundraising managers in metros near Cleveland, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati | $103K | $108K |
| Columbus | $101K | $106K |
| Akron | $102K | $109K |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek | $101K | $108K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Cleveland, OH
Entry-level fundraising managers (10th percentile) start around $65K. Mid-career wages sit at $106K. Top earners bring in $198K or more, a $134K spread from bottom to top.
Fundraising Managers pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Fundraising Managers salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $170K | +35% | 4,080 |
| New Hampshire | $157K | +25% | 270 |
| Rhode Island | $156K | +24% | 220 |
| Massachusetts | $152K | +21% | 2,260 |
| Virginia | $144K | +15% | 880 |
| District of Columbia | $142K | +13% | 800 |
| New Jersey | $141K | +12% | 750 |
| Washington | $137K | +9% | 1,050 |
| California | $136K | +8% | 5,430 |
| Delaware | $132K | +5% | 120 |
| Maryland | $131K | +4% | 810 |
| Colorado | $130K | +4% | 600 |
| Vermont | $129K | +3% | 180 |
| Minnesota | $127K | +1% | 680 |
| North Carolina | $126K | +0% | 1,030 |
| Kentucky | $125K | -1% | 210 |
| Wisconsin | $123K | -2% | 400 |
| Connecticut | $123K | -2% | 900 |
| Louisiana | $122K | -3% | 50 |
| Oklahoma | $122K | -3% | 220 |
| North Dakota | $122K | -3% | 30 |
| Kansas | $121K | -3% | 160 |
| Arizona | $116K | -7% | 530 |
| Maine | $116K | -7% | 220 |
| Michigan | $113K | -10% | 880 |
| Georgia | $113K | -10% | 680 |
| Indiana | $113K | -10% | 440 |
| Pennsylvania | $111K | -11% | 1,950 |
| Missouri | $111K | -11% | N/A |
| Tennessee | $108K | -14% | 300 |
| Nevada | $106K | -15% | 150 |
| Illinois | $106K | -15% | 2,860 |
| Oregon | $104K | -17% | 1,160 |
| South Carolina | $103K | -18% | 220 |
| Alaska | $103K | -18% | 110 |
| New Mexico | $102K | -19% | 70 |
| Ohio | $101K | -19% | 1,630 |
| Iowa | $99K | -21% | 370 |
| Florida | $97K | -22% | 1,320 |
| Nebraska | $97K | -23% | 400 |
| Texas | $97K | -23% | 2,560 |
| Utah | $95K | -24% | 130 |
| Hawaii | $94K | -25% | 240 |
| Idaho | $88K | -30% | 70 |
| Alabama | $84K | -33% | 210 |
| Mississippi | $83K | -34% | 70 |
| West Virginia | $74K | -41% | 100 |
| Arkansas | $71K | -43% | 150 |
Showing 1–10 of 48 states with published data
BLS does not publish data for every state when sample sizes are too small
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Frequently asked questions
Can a fundraising manager afford a 2BR apartment alone in Cleveland?
Yes — at the median salary of $106K, rent takes 19.1% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,279/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for fundraising managers in Cleveland?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new fundraising managers typically earn — is $65K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $3,878/month. At HUD’s $1,279/month FMR, rent would take 33% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is fundraising manager a high-paying job in Cleveland?
Local pay runs 16% below the national median — $106K here vs. $125K nationally. Cost of living is 6% below the national average, which narrows that gap in real purchasing power.
How does Cleveland compare to the national average for fundraising managers?
Cleveland pays $106K median vs. the U.S. average of $125K — that’s -16%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 93.92), the purchasing-power equivalent is $113K — below the national median.
How much do fundraising managers make in Cleveland, OH?
The median is $105,780 a year, that works out to about $51 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $64,640, and experienced fundraising managers can clear $198,350. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $106K enough to live in Cleveland?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $6,711/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,279/month, which eats 19.1% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a fundraising managers salary go in Cleveland?
Cleveland has a Regional Price Parity of 93.92 (100 is the national average). That's below average, your money stretches further here than the raw salary number suggests. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median fundraising managers salary is worth about $112,628 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do fundraising managers get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.