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Fundraising and Non Profit Average Salaries in Melbourne 2026

How much money does a person working in Fundraising and Non Profit make in Melbourne?


Average Yearly Salary
77,800 AUD
( 6,490 AUD monthly)

LOW
32,200
AUD AVERAGE
77,800
AUD HIGH
157,000
AUD
All salary figures displayed here are per year except when noted otherwise.
All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

A person working in Fundraising and Non Profit in Melbourne typically earns around 77,800 AUD. Salaries range from 32,200 AUD (lowest average) to 157,000 AUD (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher).


Salary Variance

The provided figure represents the median compensation that encompasses housing, transportation, and other perks. The salaries within the Fundraising and Non Profit domain in Melbourne exhibit significant discrepancies across various professions. In case you seek information about the remuneration of a specific position, please refer to the salaries listed below for respective job titles.

Salaries for specific jobs

Job TitleAverage Salary
Fundraising and Non Profit
Activity Aide36,800 AUD
Activity Coordinator30,800 AUD
Activity Leader59,300 AUD
Adoption Specialist115,000 AUD
Assistant Programme Officer61,000 AUD
Campaign Manager122,000 AUD
Cause Marketing Coordinator68,600 AUD
Cause Marketing Manager100,000 AUD
Charities Administrator77,700 AUD
Charities Fundraiser79,900 AUD
Civil Servant33,600 AUD
Civil Service Administrator48,300 AUD
Community Health Worker31,000 AUD
Community Outreach Coordinator77,200 AUD
Community Relations Representative51,000 AUD
Community Service Manager108,000 AUD
Community Volunteer33,000 AUD
Community Worker31,400 AUD
Corporate Social Responsibility Manager116,000 AUD
Crowdfunding Manager134,000 AUD
Crowdsourcing Manager133,000 AUD
Custodial Worker36,600 AUD
Digital Fundraising Specialist112,000 AUD
Donor Database Manager96,700 AUD
Donor Experience Specialist103,000 AUD
Donor Relations Manager104,000 AUD
Education Planning Specialist110,000 AUD
Ethical Fundraising Consultant85,400 AUD
Foundation Assistant49,000 AUD
Foundation Director145,000 AUD
Foundation Program Coordinator 92,600 AUD
Fundraiser81,200 AUD
Fundraising Coordinator54,800 AUD
Fundraising Director157,000 AUD
Fundraising Manager140,000 AUD
Fundraising Technology Specialist80,500 AUD
Grant Writer73,200 AUD
Grant Writer43,200 AUD
Healthcare Social Worker37,200 AUD
Homeless Shelter Worker31,000 AUD
Major Gift Officer33,800 AUD
Nonprofit Lawyer99,500 AUD
Orphan Program Coordinator52,900 AUD
Philanthropic Advisor97,200 AUD
Rehab Aide38,400 AUD
Rehabilitation Aide37,900 AUD
Social Impact Consultant95,300 AUD
Social Worker32,400 AUD
Sponsorship Coordinator50,100 AUD
Volunteer Coordinator42,900 AUD

Fundraising and Non Profit Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Melbourne

Median Salary, maximum and minimum salary, minimum wage, starting salary, and the salary range

All salary figures displayed here are per year except when noted otherwise.

  • Salary Range, Minimum Wage, and Starting Salary

    Salaries in Fundraising and Non Profit in Melbourne range from 32,200 AUD (starting average salary) to 157,000 AUD (maximum average salary, actual maximum is higher). To clarify, the number presented is not the legally mandated minimum wage. Rather, it represents the lowest figure reported in a salary survey that involved thousands of participants and professionals from across the entire country.

  • Median Salary

    The median income in the field of Fundraising and Non Profit is 73,100 AUD, implying that half of the workforce in Melbourne earns less than this figure, and the other half earns more. It represents the central value of salaries. As a rule of thumb, you would prefer to be part of the group earning above the median wage, situated on the right-hand side of the salary distribution chart.

  • Percentiles and Salary Scale

    Two values that are highly correlated with the median are the 25th and 75th percentiles. By examining the salary distribution diagram, it is possible to determine that 25% of individuals employed in Fundraising and Non Profit in Melbourne earn less than 57,600 AUD, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 88,400 AUD, while 25% earn more than that.

  • Pay Scale Structure

    Data was regrouped into brackets to provide a better understanding of what salaries can be expected. This approach was deemed more accurate than relying solely on the average salary, as it offers greater insights into the distribution of salaries in the field of Fundraising and Non Profit in Melbourne. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 43,500 AUD to 71,900 AUD. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 43,500 AUD mark, while 10% ranged from 71,900 AUD to 84,700 AUD. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 84,700 AUD or higher.