Assistant Director Planned Giving Salary in the United States

How much does an Assistant Director Planned Giving make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Director Planned Giving in the United States is $152,687 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $73.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $201,440
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $134,331 to $178,206
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $117,619
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Assistant Director Planned Giving Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $178,206 $14,851 $3,427 $86
Average $152,687 $12,724 $2,936 $73
25th Percentile $134,331 $11,194 $2,583 $65
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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Director Planned Giving Salaries

An Assistant Director Planned Giving'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 Assistant Director Planned Giving Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant Director Planned Giving'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): $80,718
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $99,587
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $112,682
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $147,370
  • Expert (over 8 years): $287,509
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Developme... Level Assistant Director Planned Giving$80,718
Developme... Level Assistant Director Planned Giving$99,587
Developme... Level Assistant Director Planned Giving$112,682
Assistant... Level Assistant Director Planned Giving$147,370
VP of Dev... Level Assistant Director Planned Giving$287,509
$80,718 0 yr
$99,587 < 2 yrs
$112,682 2-4 yrs
$147,370 5-8 yrs
$287,509 > 8 yrs
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How Do Assistant Director Planned Giving 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 Assistant Director Planned Givings. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $169,055.
  • California: $168,414.
  • Massachusetts: $166,169.

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Director Planned Givings

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: $192,584
  • San Francisco: $190,476
  • Oakland: $186,461

What Skills Can Increase an Assistant Director Planned Giving's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 5.09% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Community Engagement (Mentioned in 1.27% Job Postings): Community engagement seeks to engage community to achieve sustainable outcomes, equitable decision-making processes, and deepen relationships and trust between government organisations and communities.
  • Event Planning (Mentioned in 0.76% Job Postings): Event planning is the process of managing a project such as a meeting, convention, tradeshow, ceremony, team building activity, party, or convention.
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Leadership 5.09%
Community Engagement 1.27%
Event Planning 0.76%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
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 Assistant Director Planned Giving's salary.
  • Strategic Thinking: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Team Management: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Empowerment: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Strategic Thinking
 $160,321
5%
Team Management
 $158,794
4%
Empowerment
 $158,794
4%
Continuous Improvement
 $157,268
3%
Flexibility
 $155,741
2%
Economics
 $155,741
2%
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Assistant Director Planned Giving Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Assistant Director Planned Giving roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 60% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Healthcare, offers compensation 30% above the average. Conversely, Assistant Director Planned Giving positions in Business Services typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Assistant Director Planned Giving as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an Assistant Director Planned Giving

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare$198,493$95.030%

How Education impacts an Assistant Director Planned Giving's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Assistant Director Planned Givings 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 Assistant Director Planned Giving with a Bachelor's Degree is between $140,834 and $158,509).

Assistant Director Planned Giving Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Assistant Director Planned Giving
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.6%
High School 4.0%
Associates 6.0%
Bachelors 52.1%
Masters 35.8%
Doctorate 1.4%
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Assistant Director Planned Giving Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant Director Planned Giving'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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$134,331
Average $152,687/year
$178,206
$11,194
Average $12,724/month
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Average $2,936/week
$3,427
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Average $73/hour
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $178,206 $14,851 $3,427 $86
Average $152,687 $12,724 $2,936 $73
25th Percentile $134,331 $11,194 $2,583 $65

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Salary Trends for Assistant Director Planned Giving

Salaries for an Assistant Director Planned Giving can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $132,230 in 2023 to around $129,287 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Assistant Director Planned Giving salary trends, .

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