Non Profit Careers

Salary data and insights based on 5,180 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 5,180 jobs 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: April 2026

Entry Level

$55,000

695 jobs

Mid Level

$78,500

1410 jobs

Senior Level

$120,000

1171 jobs

Jobs Analyzed

5,180

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 SuiteRelationship buildingAttention to detailBudget managementData analysis and reportingOrganizational skillsStakeholder engagementEvent planning and coordination

Top Employers

Environment America

67 jobs

U.S. PIRG

29 jobs

AIPAC

26 jobs

American Heart Association

26 jobs

International Rescue Committee

24 jobs

American Red Cross

22 jobs

Breakthrough T1D

17 jobs

National MS Society

16 jobs

Parkinson's Foundation

16 jobs

Blood Cancer United

15 jobs

Top Locations

United States

578 jobs

Washington, DC

490 jobs

New York, NY

440 jobs

Washington, DC, USA

119 jobs

San Francisco, CA

114 jobs

Boston, MA

111 jobs

Chicago, IL

101 jobs

Los Angeles, CA

90 jobs

Seattle, WA

75 jobs

Philadelphia, PA

63 jobs

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