Fundraising Managers Salary in Illinois

Fundraising managers in Illinois earn the most in Chicago (average $122,320 a year) and the least in Rockford ($103,880), across the 5 Illinois metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the fundraising managers average at $117,980 and the median at $106,290 for 2,860 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $140,020.

Fundraising Managers average salary by city in Illinois

Chicago$122,320
Champaign$109,960
Springfield$106,400
Peoria$106,170
Rockford$103,880

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Chicago	$122,320	$109,720	$86,140	$88,958	104
Champaign	$109,960	$112,260	$86,030	$80,885	93
Springfield	$106,400	$92,590	$74,040	$78,557	93
Peoria	$106,170	$93,800	$80,650	$78,406	91
Rockford	$103,880	$102,980	$72,270	$76,909	92

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Fundraising Managers salary in other states

Fundraising Managers salary by city and state

More about pay in Illinois

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 11-2033.
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.

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