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Salary Survey

Nonprofit Salary Explorer

We’re currently accepting survey responses from people who have worked full time (35+ hours/week) at a U.S.-based nonprofit within the last three years.

If this isn't you, we're pleased to offer additional resources to help you plan your social-impact career and advance pay equity across our sector.

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Compare Compensation Across the Social-Impact Sector

Our tool shares real-time data on what nonprofit professionals are earning across the sector, nationwide.

Add your job title, location, and years of experience to find out how your salary measures up.

Career Planning

Plan Your Next Career Move

Our Career Path tool helps you to chart your career journey—or explore new routes to success.

Find out what you could be earning as you level up your skills and experience. Considering switching fields? Add new titles to investigate your earning potential.

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More Salary Resources for Social-Impact Professionals

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Guide to Nonprofit Salary Negotiation

Designed to empower you with valuable tips and advice, use this guide to navigate the ins and outs of salary conversations.

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New Salary Filter on Idealist

Save time searching for a new role! Select this search filter to only see job listings that have a salary range included.

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Tools for Negotiating a Nonprofit Salary

Salary negotiation scripts, a handy preparation quiz, and more—explore the essential resources for negotiating salary in the social-impact sector.

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