Non Profit Careers

Salary data and insights based on 4,064 job postings

Non Profit professionals earn a median salary of $55,000 at entry-level, rising to $78,500 at mid-level and $120,000 for senior roles across 4,064 job listings analyzed. The sector is concentrated in Washington, DC and New York, NY, reflecting the density of foundations, advocacy organizations, and federal grant recipients in these cities. Most in-demand skills include project management, written and verbal communication, strategic planning, donor relationship management, and grant writing, highlighting the sector's dual emphasis on operational execution and fundraising expertise.

Last updated: March 2026

Entry Level

$55,000

553 jobs

Mid Level

$78,500

1103 jobs

Senior Level

$120,000

949 jobs

Jobs Analyzed

4,064

Last 6 months

Salary by Experience Level

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Most Common Job Titles

Required Skills

Project managementWritten and verbal communicationStrategic planningDonor relationship managementGrant writingWritten communicationFundraisingMicrosoft Office SuiteBudget managementRelationship buildingAttention to detailOrganizational skillsData analysis and reportingStakeholder engagementEvent planning and coordination

Top Employers

Environment America

54 jobs

AIPAC

22 jobs

International Rescue Committee

22 jobs

American Heart Association

20 jobs

U.S. PIRG

20 jobs

American Red Cross

15 jobs

Breakthrough T1D

15 jobs

Parkinson's Foundation

14 jobs

Earthjustice

13 jobs

National MS Society

12 jobs

Top Locations

United States

494 jobs

Washington, DC

407 jobs

New York, NY

337 jobs

Washington, DC, USA

97 jobs

Chicago, IL

81 jobs

San Francisco, CA

79 jobs

Boston, MA

78 jobs

Los Angeles, CA

65 jobs

Seattle, WA

57 jobs

Philadelphia, PA

51 jobs

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