Non Profit

Executive Director

Salary figures from 323 postings that disclosed salary (of 497 analyzed), posted in the last 12 months

The median salary for an Executive Director in the nonprofit field is $122,500 per year, with salaries ranging from $78,000 at the 10th percentile to $195,000 at the 90th percentile, based on 323 postings that disclosed salary (of 497 analyzed). Key skills required for this role include strategic planning, fundraising, financial management and budgeting, and nonprofit management.

Figures last changed: October 2026

Median

$122,500

10th Percentile

$78,000

90th Percentile

$195,000

Salary Disclosures

323

of 497 postings analyzed

Executive Director Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$78,000Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$122,500Typical salary
90th Percentile$195,000Senior / top earners

Based on 323 job postings with salary data

Skills for Executive Director

Strategic planningFundraisingFinancial management and budgetingNonprofit managementStrategic PlanningFinancial managementNonprofit leadershipFundraising and donor relationsFinancial ManagementGrant writing

Common Employers Hiring Executive Director

  • Crohn's & Colitis Foundation7 positions
  • Arthritis Foundation6 positions
  • GiGi's Playhouse6 positions
  • YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles5 positions
  • American Parkinson Disease Association4 positions

Top Locations for Executive Director

Washington, DCUnited StatesNew York, NYSan Francisco, CALos Angeles, CA

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Figures from 323 postings that disclosed salary (of 497 analyzed) on Daybook.com · First published 2026-08-22 · Figures last changed October 2026 · How we compute this