Fundraisers pay range in Columbus
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $43,990 a year or less, while the top 10% make $118,440 or more. The middle half of fundraisers in Columbus earn between $55,930 and $81,700.
- $44K10th
- $56K25th
- $67KMedian
- $82K75th
- $118K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $72,060 | $6,005 | $34.64 |
| Median | $66,830 | $5,569 | $32.13 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $55,930 | $4,661 | $26.89 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $81,700 | $6,808 | $39.28 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Fundraisers pay in Columbus vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Fundraisers in Columbus earn 3% less than the Georgia average ($74,650) and 7% less than the U.S. average ($77,200). At the median the gap is -8% against the U.S. median of $72,550.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $72,060 | $66,830 | $43,990 | $118,440 | 40 |
| Georgia | $74,650 | $72,010 | $48,160 | $104,460 | 2,690 |
| United States | $77,200 | $72,550 | $46,630 | $115,820 | 111,040 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Fundraisers salary after taxes in Columbus
On the average salary of $72,060, a single filer in Columbus takes home about $56,677 a year, or $4,723 a month and $2,180 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
The Columbus, GA-AL metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in GA | $56,677 | $4,723 |
| Working in AL | $56,512 | $4,709 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Columbus a good place for fundraisers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Columbus area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.3), so the average $72,060 buys what about $80,698 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Columbus ($43,540). A typical home costs $209,527, or 2.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Fundraisers salary in other Georgia cities
Columbus ranks 3rd of 7 Georgia metro areas for this job; Atlanta pays the most ($77,970).
Highest-paying cities for fundraisers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($103,150).
- San Jose, CA$103,150
- Santa Maria, CA$91,500
- San Francisco, CA$91,430
- New Haven, CT$91,060
- New York, NY$90,420
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Fundraisers salary in Columbus: questions
How much do fundraisers make an hour in Columbus?
$34.64 an hour on average, and $32.13 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level fundraisers salary in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $43,990 a year and the 25th percentile is $55,930, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the fundraisers take-home pay in Columbus?
About $56,677 a year ($4,723 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $72,060.
Do fundraisers earn more in Columbus than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% less than the U.S. average for this job ($77,200).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 13-1131; area Columbus, GA-AL (17980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.7%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.45, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.45).
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