Non Profit Careers

Salary data and insights based on 8,513 job postings

Non Profit professionals earn a median salary of $57,461 at entry-level, rising to $80,000 at mid-level and $122,500 for senior roles across 8,513 analyzed positions. The sector is concentrated in Washington, DC and New York, NY, reflecting the density of advocacy organizations, foundations, and federal grant recipients in those cities. In-demand skills include project management, grant writing, and donor relationship management, alongside strategic planning and written and verbal communication.

Last updated: August 2026

Entry Level

$57,461

1086 jobs

Mid Level

$80,000

2289 jobs

Senior Level

$122,500

1902 jobs

Jobs Analyzed

8,513

Last 6 months

Salary by Experience Level

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Most Common Job Titles

Required Skills

Project managementWritten and verbal communicationDonor relationship managementStrategic planningGrant writingWritten communicationFundraisingMicrosoft Office SuiteRelationship buildingOrganizational skillsAttention to detailData analysis and reportingBudget managementNonprofit fundraisingStakeholder engagement

Top Employers

Environment America

67 jobs

International Rescue Committee

45 jobs

American Heart Association

44 jobs

AIPAC

33 jobs

U.S. PIRG

29 jobs

Blood Cancer United

27 jobs

American Red Cross

27 jobs

Breakthrough T1D

25 jobs

Meridian International

23 jobs

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

21 jobs

Top Locations

United States

713 jobs

Washington, DC

692 jobs

New York, NY

633 jobs

Washington, DC, USA

196 jobs

San Francisco, CA

176 jobs

Chicago, IL

158 jobs

Los Angeles, CA

150 jobs

Boston, MA

148 jobs

united states

130 jobs

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

127 jobs

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