Fundraising Manager Salary in New York, NY
Fundraising Managers in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area earn a median $170,780 a year — 36% more than the national median. After 2026 taxes, that is $118,958 take-home, or $9,913 a month.
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- Federal income tax$29,721
- Social Security (6.2%)$10,588
- Medicare (1.45%)$2,476
- New York income tax$9,036
- Take-home pay$118,958
Marginal rate: 24% federal + 5.90% state
Living in New York City? City residents also pay New York City’s city income tax — about $6,185 a year on this salary — which lowers take-home pay to $112,774 ($9,398 a month). Choose “New York City” under City income tax in the calculator. Suburban residents usually don’t pay it.
The New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro spans New York, New Jersey. Pick the state you live in — state income tax follows your residence.
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Fundraising Manager pay by experience in New York, NY
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $105,770 | $50.85 | $78,039 | $6,503 |
| 25th percentile | $133,180 | $64.03 | $95,477 | $7,956 |
| Median (50th) | $170,780 | $82.11 | $118,958 | $9,913 |
| 75th percentile | $224,880 | $108.12 | $154,449 | $12,871 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $305,020+ | $146.64 | $200,590 | $16,716 |
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Take-home: single filer, New York resident, 2026 tax rules.
What $170,780 buys in New York, NY
Prices in New York, NY are 12.6% higher than the U.S. average (housing costs are 1.49× the national average). Adjusted for local prices, a median fundraising manager's $118,958 take-home pay has the buying power of $105,682 in a typical American city.
Rents: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026 (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities). Price levels: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
New York, NY has 1.6× the national concentration of fundraising manager jobs — a strong local market for this occupation.
Best-paying cities for fundraising managers, adjusted for cost of living
New York, NY ranks #1 of 1 metro areas once taxes and local prices are taken into account.
| # | Metro area | Median salary | Take-home | Real value* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York, NY | $170,780 | $118,958 | $105,682 |
*Take-home pay divided by the BEA price level, so every city is measured in U.S.-average dollars. See all 1 metros →
About the job: fundraising managers
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities to solicit and maintain funds for special projects or nonprofit organizations.
- Typical education
- Bachelor's degree
- Work experience
- 5 years or more
- On-the-job training
- None
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +5.4% (faster than average)
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a fundraising manager make in New York, NY?
The median fundraising manager salary in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $170,780 a year, or about $82.11 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $133,180 and $224,880.
What is a fundraising manager’s take-home pay in New York, NY?
On the median $170,780 salary, a single filer living in New York takes home about $118,958 a year ($9,913 a month) after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare and $9,036 in New York taxes in 2026.
Is New York, NY a good place to work as a fundraising manager?
Pay here is 36% above the national median of $125,470. Local prices are 12.6% above the U.S. average, so the take-home pay buys what $105,682 would in a typical U.S. city. New York, NY ranks #1 of 1 metro areas for cost-of-living-adjusted pay in this job.
Can a fundraising manager afford rent in New York, NY?
HUD’s fair market rent for a one-bedroom in New York, NY is $2,378 a month ($2,697 for two bedrooms) — 24% of a median fundraising manager’s monthly take-home pay. Financial planners usually suggest keeping rent under about 30%.
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