Fundraising Managers Salary
Fundraising Managers in Lincoln, NE make a median of $112,190 a year, or about $53.94 an hour. The range runs from $63K at the entry level to $180K for experienced workers. Cost of living is below average (RPP 91.58), which stretches that salary to about $122,505 in buying power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,141/month, or 16.1% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $112K get you in Lincoln?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Lincoln’s Regional Price Parity (91.58). 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 Lincoln
Pay for fundraising managers in Lincoln runs about 11% below the U.S. median of $125K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,141/month, 16.7% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Regional Price Parity sits at 91.58 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 8% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Lower pay, lower costs, Lincoln 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 Lincoln, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Omaha | $98K | $106K |
| St. Louis | $121K | $127K |
| Springfield | $82K | $92K |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $134K | , |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Lincoln, NE
Entry-level fundraising managers (10th percentile) start around $63K. Mid-career wages sit at $112K. Top earners bring in $180K or more, a $116K 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 Lincoln?
Yes — at the median salary of $112K, rent takes 16.7% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,141/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for fundraising managers in Lincoln?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new fundraising managers typically earn — is $63K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $3,791/month. At HUD’s $1,141/month FMR, rent would take 30% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is fundraising manager a high-paying job in Lincoln?
Local pay runs 11% below the national median — $112K here vs. $125K nationally. Cost of living is 8% below the national average, which narrows that gap in real purchasing power.
How does Lincoln compare to the national average for fundraising managers?
Lincoln pays $112K median vs. the U.S. average of $125K — that’s -11%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 91.58), the purchasing-power equivalent is $123K — below the national median.
How much do fundraising managers make in Lincoln, NE?
The median is $112,190 a year, that works out to about $54 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $63,180, and experienced fundraising managers can clear $179,670. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $112K enough to live in Lincoln?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $6,824/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,141/month, which eats 16.7% 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 Lincoln?
Lincoln has a Regional Price Parity of 91.58 (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 $122,505 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.