2026 Nonprofit Salary & Staffing Trends Report
Benchmark pay. Strengthen your workforce. Lead with confidence.
What’s Inside the 2026 Report
Based on responses from 750+ nonprofit leaders across New York, DC, Chicago, and San Francisco, this year’s guide includes:
- Salary benchmarks for 44 nonprofit roles
- Hiring & retention trends
- Regional market comparisons
Designed for CEOs, HR leaders, hiring managers, and nonprofit boards.
NEW in the 2026 Edition
1. Sector stabilization: Most nonprofits expect to maintain or grow staff this year
2. Pay momentum continues: Finance, Fundraising, and Programs among the sharpest increases
3. Funding uncertainty remains: A top worry for 2026 planning
Download the 2026 Salary & Staffing Trends Report
(Free PDF download — updated annually by PNP Staffing Group & Careers In Nonprofits)
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