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Executive Director

Salary data based on 454 job postings

"The median salary for an Executive Director in the Education field is $120,000 per year, with salaries ranging from $72,500 at the 10th percentile to $195,000 at the 90th percentile based on 302 job postings. Key skills required for this role include strategic planning, financial management and budgeting, nonprofit management, and fundraising."

Last updated: August 2026

Median

$120,000

10th Percentile

$72,500

90th Percentile

$195,000

Sample Size

302

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Executive Director Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$72,500Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$120,000Typical salary
90th Percentile$195,000Senior / top earners

Based on 302 job postings with salary data

Skills for Executive Director

Strategic planningFinancial management and budgetingNonprofit managementFundraisingStrategic PlanningFinancial managementFundraising and donor relationsNonprofit leadershipBudget managementStakeholder relationship management

Common Employers Hiring Executive Director

  • Crohn's & Colitis Foundation5 positions
  • Cystic Fibrosis Foundation4 positions
  • American Parkinson Disease Association4 positions
  • United Nations Foundation4 positions
  • YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles3 positions

Top Locations for Executive Director

United StatesWashington, DCSan Francisco, CAWashington, DC, USANew York, NY

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Data extracted from 454 job postings on Daybook.com · Last updated August 2026