Non Profit Careers

Salary data and insights based on 7,841 job postings

Non Profit professionals earn a median salary of $57,000 at entry-level, increasing to $80,000 at mid-level and $122,500 for senior roles across 7,841 job listings analyzed. The sector is concentrated in Washington, DC and New York, NY, reflecting the density of foundations, advocacy organizations, and federal grant-funded institutions in those cities. Most in-demand skills include project management, written and verbal communication, donor relationship management, strategic planning, and grant writing, highlighting the dual emphasis on operational execution and fundraising expertise.

Last updated: July 2026

Entry Level

$57,000

994 jobs

Mid Level

$80,000

2096 jobs

Senior Level

$122,500

1751 jobs

Jobs Analyzed

7,841

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 writingFundraisingWritten communicationMicrosoft Office SuiteOrganizational skillsRelationship buildingAttention to detailData analysis and reportingBudget managementNonprofit fundraisingStakeholder engagement

Top Employers

Environment America

67 jobs

International Rescue Committee

38 jobs

American Heart Association

37 jobs

AIPAC

31 jobs

U.S. PIRG

29 jobs

American Red Cross

27 jobs

Blood Cancer United

26 jobs

Breakthrough T1D

25 jobs

Meridian International

21 jobs

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

20 jobs

Top Locations

United States

693 jobs

Washington, DC

655 jobs

New York, NY

591 jobs

Washington, DC, USA

176 jobs

San Francisco, CA

166 jobs

Chicago, IL

150 jobs

Boston, MA

144 jobs

Los Angeles, CA

141 jobs

united states

108 jobs

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

97 jobs

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