Fundraisers pay range in Kingsport
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,080 a year or less, while the top 10% make $90,060 or more. The middle half of fundraisers in Kingsport earn between $49,990 and $70,690.
- $37K10th
- $50K25th
- $56KMedian
- $71K75th
- $90K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $60,080 | $5,007 | $28.88 |
| Median | $56,500 | $4,708 | $27.16 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $49,990 | $4,166 | $24.03 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $70,690 | $5,891 | $33.99 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Fundraisers pay in Kingsport vs. Tennessee and the U.S.
Fundraisers in Kingsport earn 8% less than the Tennessee average ($65,540) and 22% less than the U.S. average ($77,200). At the median the gap is -22% against the U.S. median of $72,550.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsport | $60,080 | $56,500 | $37,080 | $90,060 | 60 |
| Tennessee | $65,540 | $61,370 | $40,500 | $96,690 | 1,930 |
| United States | $77,200 | $72,550 | $46,630 | $115,820 | 111,040 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Fundraisers salary after taxes in Kingsport
On the average salary of $60,080, a single filer in Kingsport takes home about $50,454 a year, or $4,205 a month and $1,941 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
The Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in TN | $50,454 | $4,205 |
| Working in VA | $47,814 | $3,984 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Kingsport a good place for fundraisers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Kingsport area are 14% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 86.4), so the average $60,080 buys what about $69,499 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Kingsport ($45,240). A typical home costs $246,242, or 4.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Fundraisers salary in other Tennessee cities
Kingsport ranks 6th of 6 Tennessee metro areas for this job; Memphis pays the most ($71,240).
- Memphis$71,240
- Nashville$67,980
- Chattanooga$64,050
- Johnson City$62,590
- Knoxville$61,320
- Kingsport$60,080
Highest-paying cities for fundraisers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($103,150).
- San Jose, CA$103,150
- Santa Maria, CA$91,500
- San Francisco, CA$91,430
- New Haven, CT$91,060
- New York, NY$90,420
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Fundraisers salary in Kingsport: questions
How much do fundraisers make an hour in Kingsport?
$28.88 an hour on average, and $27.16 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level fundraisers salary in Kingsport?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,080 a year and the 25th percentile is $49,990, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the fundraisers take-home pay in Kingsport?
About $50,454 a year ($4,205 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $60,080. Tennessee has no state income tax.
Do fundraisers earn more in Kingsport than elsewhere?
The average here is 22% less than the U.S. average for this job ($77,200).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 13-1131; area Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA (28700). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.1%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.70, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.70).
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