Major Gifts Officer Salary
Updated on: May 6, 2026
How much does a Major Gifts Officer make?
The average Major Gifts Officer in the US makes $97,326.
The average bonus for a Major Gifts Officer is $116 which represents 0.12% of their salary, with 5% of people reporting that they receive a bonus each year.
Major Gifts Officers make the most in San Jose, CA at $192,159
averaging total compensation 97% greater than US average.
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Type African American Male
Size of company 1,001-5,000 employees
City Chicago
Yearly Salary reported $80,000
Type Caucasian Female
Size of company 501-1,000 employees
City Washington
Yearly Salary reported $60,000
How often do you get a raise?
The majority of people who work as Major Gifts Officer say “Every year” when asked the question “How often do you get a raise?”
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