Across the United States, millions of volunteers dedicate their time and energy to making a difference. They help neighbors, serve communities, and provide expertise. No matter what kind of volunteer work they do, they contribute in invaluable ways.
Independent Sector, with the Do Good Institute at the University of Maryland, announced on April 21, 2026, that the estimate for the value of a volunteer hour was $36.14 in 2025* — a 3.9% increase from 2024.
Wisconsin’s new value of volunteer time is $34.67/hour, just above the national average.
Check out the national number and more state data in a new Independent Sector report: https://independentsector.org/research/value-of-volunteer-time/