Annual Giving Associate Salary in the United States

How much does an Annual Giving Associate make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Annual Giving Associate in the United States is $115,951 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $56.

However, an Annual Giving Associate's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $151,921
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $100,792 to $134,779
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $86,991
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Annual Giving Associate Salaries by Percentile

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Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $134,779 $11,232 $2,592 $65
Average $115,951 $9,663 $2,230 $56
25th Percentile $100,792 $8,399 $1,938 $48
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Key Factors That Influence Annual Giving Associate Salaries

An Annual Giving Associate'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Annual Giving Associate Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Annual Giving Associate'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): $102,627
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $104,003
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $105,837
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $108,130
  • Expert (over 8 years): $110,423
Levels Salary
Entry Level Annual Giving Associate$102,627
Intermediate Level Annual Giving Associate$104,003
Senior Level Annual Giving Associate$105,837
Specialist Level Annual Giving Associate$108,130
Expert Level Annual Giving Associate$110,423
$102,627 0 yr
$104,003 < 2 yrs
$105,837 2-4 yrs
$108,130 5-8 yrs
$110,423 > 8 yrs
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How Do Annual Giving Associate Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Annual Giving Associates. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $128,381.
  • California: $127,894.
  • Massachusetts: $126,189.

Top Paying Cities for Annual Giving Associates

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:

  • San Jose: $146,249
  • San Francisco: $144,811
  • Oakland: $141,599

What Skills Can Increase an Annual Giving Associate's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 8.09% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Fund Development (Mentioned in 1.77% Job Postings): Fund development is the ongoing strategic positioning of an organization to sustain and grow its resources by building relationships with those who understand and care about the organization's relevance to the community.
  • Economics (Mentioned in 0.99% Job Postings): Economics is a social science that focuses on the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services, and analyzes the choices that individuals, businesses, governments, and nations make to allocate resources.
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Leadership 8.09%
Fund Development 1.77%
Economics 0.99%
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Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Annual Giving Associate's salary.
  • Project Management: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Business Development: Can increase your salary by up to 2%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Project Management
 $119,430
3%
Analysis
 $119,430
3%
Business Development
 $118,270
2%
Commitment
 $118,270
2%
Salesforce
 $118,270
2%
Presentation
 $118,270
2%
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How Education impacts an Annual Giving Associate's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Annual Giving Associates enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Annual Giving Associate with a Bachelor's Degree is between $124,811 and $142,592).

Annual Giving Associate Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Annual Giving Associate
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.2%
High School 3.1%
Associates 2.7%
Bachelors 49.7%
Masters 39.8%
Doctorate 4.6%
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Annual Giving Associate Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Annual Giving Associate'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.

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$100,792
Average $115,951/year
$134,779
$8,399
Average $9,663/month
$11,232
$1,938
Average $2,230/week
$2,592
$48
Average $56/hour
$65
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $134,779 $11,232 $2,592 $65
Average $115,951 $9,663 $2,230 $56
25th Percentile $100,792 $8,399 $1,938 $48

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Salary Trends for Annual Giving Associate

Salaries for an Annual Giving Associate can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $103,946 in 2023 to around $103,821 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Annual Giving Associate salary trends, .

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2023 $103,946
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