Education

Executive Director

Salary data based on 332 job postings

"The median salary for an Executive Director in the Education field is $120,000 per year, with salaries ranging from $70,000 at the 10th percentile to $190,000 at the 90th percentile based on 223 job postings. Key skills required for this role include strategic planning, fundraising, financial management and budgeting, and nonprofit management."

Last updated: May 2026

Median

$120,000

10th Percentile

$70,000

90th Percentile

$190,000

Sample Size

223

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Executive Director Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$70,000Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$120,000Typical salary
90th Percentile$190,000Senior / top earners

Based on 223 job postings with salary data

Skills for Executive Director

Strategic planningFundraisingFinancial management and budgetingNonprofit managementStrategic PlanningFinancial managementFundraising and donor relationsBudget managementNonprofit leadershipFundraising and development

Common Employers Hiring Executive Director

  • Cystic Fibrosis Foundation4 positions
  • United Nations Foundation4 positions
  • Crohn's & Colitis Foundation3 positions
  • Granite State Organizing Project3 positions
  • Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA)3 positions

Top Locations for Executive Director

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

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Data extracted from 332 job postings on Daybook.com ยท Last updated May 2026