Corporate and Foundation Relations Manager Salary in California

How much does a Corporate and Foundation Relations Manager make in California?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Corporate and Foundation Relations Manager in California is $105,390 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $51.

However, a Corporate and Foundation Relations Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $138,823
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $89,890 to $122,890
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $75,778
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Corporate and Foundation Relations Manager Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $122,890 $10,241 $2,363 $59
Average $105,390 $8,783 $2,027 $51
25th Percentile $89,890 $7,491 $1,729 $43
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Key Factors That Influence Corporate and Foundation Relations Manager Salaries

A Corporate and Foundation Relations Manager's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Corporate and Foundation Relations Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Corporate and Foundation Relations Manager's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $99,564
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $100,255
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $102,560
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $105,325
  • Expert (over 8 years): $109,775
Levels Salary
Entry Level Corporate and Foundation Relations Manager$99,564
Intermediate Level Corporate and Foundation Relations Manager$100,255
Senior Level Corporate and Foundation Relations Manager$102,560
Specialist Level Corporate and Foundation Relations Manager$105,325
Expert Level Corporate and Foundation Relations Manager$109,775
$99,564 0 yr
$100,255 < 2 yrs
$102,560 2-4 yrs
$105,325 5-8 yrs
$109,775 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Corporate and Foundation Relations Managers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • Los Angeles: $105,490
  • West Hollywood: $105,490
  • Dodgertown: $105,490

Corporate and Foundation Relations Manager Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Corporate and Foundation Relations Manager salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $108,762. While startup companies pay approximate $92,935.

Corporate and Foundation Relations Manager Salary by Company Size

Company Size Employees Average Salary
Startup1~50$92,935
Growth Stage51~500$98,053
Established501~5000$105,290
Enterprise5000+$108,762

Corporate and Foundation Relations Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Corporate and Foundation Relations Manager's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Corporate and Foundation Relations Manager Salary Growth & Career Path

For a Corporate and Foundation Relations Manager, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the College Development Officer role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $185,800 - a projected growth of 76% over your current level.

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    FORT LAUDERDALE, FL

    City of Fort Lauderdale | FORT LAUDERDALE, FL

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    BRENTWOOD, TN

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    WASHINGTON D.C., DC

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    SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA

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    TEMPE, AZ

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    SEATTLE, WA

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