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How Much Do Fundraisers Make in California?

Median wage from BLS May 2025 — and the after-tax number the salary sites skip. Tax year 2026.

Quick answer

According to payandtaxes.com's analysis of BLS May 2025 data and 2026 tax law, the median Fundraisers in California earns $79,710 per year and takes home $61,723 ($5,144/month) — a keep-rate of 77.4%, with 12,860 employed in the state.

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Pay statement · monthly
California
$79,710 / yr
Gross pay$6,642.50
Federal income tax$725.51
Social Security$411.84
Medicare$96.32
California state income tax$265.29
You keep$5,143.56
77.4% of gross keptIRS 2026 tables
Questions
How much do Fundraisers make in California?

The median Fundraisers in California earns $79,710 per year (BLS May 2025), about $38.32 per hour.

What is that after taxes?

$79,710 gross in California keeps $61,723 after federal income tax ($8,706), FICA ($6,098) and state income tax ($3,183) — $5,144 per month, a 77.4% keep-rate.

How does California compare to the national median for Fundraisers?

The California median is $7,160 above the national median of $72,550.

Which state pays Fundraisers the most?

Washington DC has the highest median gross for Fundraisers at $80,840 — but compare take-home, not gross: state taxes change the order.

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