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Hourly Wage for Non-Profit Program Executive Director Salary in the United States

What is the highest and lowest hourly pay for Non-Profit Program Executive Director?

As of July 01, 2026, the average hourly rate for a Non-Profit Program Executive Director in the United States is $80, which translates to an annual salary of about $166,481.

However, the hourly wage can vary significantly based on several factors. Here’s a detailed look at the typical pay range per hour:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $97 per hour
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $71 to $89 per hour
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $63 per hour
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Non-Profit Program Executive Director Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
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Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $184,570 $15,381 $3,549 $89
Average $166,481 $13,873 $3,202 $80
25th Percentile $147,790 $12,316 $2,842 $71
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Key Factors That Influence Non-Profit Program Executive Director Salaries

A Non-Profit Program Executive Director's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Non-Profit Program Executive Director Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Non-Profit Program Executive Director's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Non-Profit Program Manager I (7+ years): $85,572
  • Non-Profit Program Manager II (7+ years): $95,949
  • Non-Profit Program Associate Director (7+ years): $122,119
  • Non-Profit Program Executive Director (7+ years): $166,481
  • CEO - Non-Profit Organization (7+ years): $247,436
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
Non-Profit Program Manager I7+ years$85,572
Non-Profit Program Manager II7+ years$95,949
Non-Profit Program Associate Director7+ years$122,119
Non-Profit Program Executive Director7+ years$166,481
CEO - Non-Profit Organization7+ years$247,436
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Top Paying Cities for Non-Profit Program Executive Directors

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $209,982
  • San Francisco: $207,683
  • Oakland: $203,307

What Skills Can Increase a Non-Profit Program Executive Director's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 12.74% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Underwriting (Mentioned in 1.85% Job Postings): Underwriting services are provided by some large financial institutions, such as banks, or insurance or investment houses, whereby they guarantee payment in case of damage or financial loss and accept the financial risk for liability arising from such guarantee. An underwriting arrangement may be created in a number of situations including insurance, issue of securities in a public offering, and bank lending, among others. The person or institution that agrees to sell a minimum number of securities of the company for commission is called the underwriter. The name derives from the Lloyd's of London insurance market. Financial bankers, who would accept some of the risk on a given venture (historically a sea voyage with associated risks of shipwreck) in exchange for a premium, would literally write their names under the risk information that was written on a Lloyd's slip created for this purpose.
  • Transaction Processing (Mentioned in 1.09% Job Postings): Transaction processing is information processing in computer science that is divided into individual, indivisible operations called transactions.
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Leadership 12.74%
Underwriting 1.85%
Transaction Processing 1.09%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Non-Profit Program Executive Director's salary.
  • Product Strategy: Can increase your salary by up to 33%.
  • Product Development: Can increase your salary by up to 16%.
  • Trading: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Product Strategy
 $221,420
33%
Product Development
 $193,118
16%
Trading
 $189,788
14%
Software Development
 $184,794
11%
Client Relationship
 $183,129
10%
Insight
 $181,464
9%
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Non-Profit Program Executive Director Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Non-Profit Program Executive Director salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $177,738. While startup companies pay approximate $151,119.

Non-Profit Program Executive Director Salary by Company Size

Company Size Employees Average Salary
Startup1~50$151,119
Growth Stage51~500$159,621
Established501~5000$171,859
Enterprise5000+$177,738

Non-Profit Program Executive Director Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Non-Profit Program Executive Director roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 20% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, offers compensation 10% above the average. Conversely, Non-Profit Program Executive Director positions in Business Services typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Non-Profit Program Executive Director as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Non-Profit Program Executive Director

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit$183,129$88.010%

Non-Profit Program Executive Director Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Non-Profit Program Executive Director's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$147,790
Average $166,481/year
$184,570
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Average $13,873/month
$15,381
$2,842
Average $3,202/week
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$71
Average $80/hour
$89
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $184,570 $15,381 $3,549 $89
Average $166,481 $13,873 $3,202 $80
25th Percentile $147,790 $12,316 $2,842 $71

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Salary Trends for Non-Profit Program Executive Director

Salaries for a Non-Profit Program Executive Director can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $128,308 in 2023 to around $124,527 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Non-Profit Program Executive Director salary trends, .

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FAQ about Non-Profit Program Executive Director

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Non-Profit Program Executive Director?

The Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit industry offers the highest average compensation for Non-Profit Program Executive Director roles, with salaries approximately 10% above the market median.

2. What are the responsibilities of Non-Profit Program Executive Director?

Provides leadership, direction, and resources to implement non-profit programs and develop the teams that support the organization's mission, vision, and goals. Ensures that programs operate efficiently and pursues opportunities to expand and develop new programs. Utilizes data-driven analysis and forecasting to measure and evaluate the performance of programs, assesses needs, and ensures that program objectives are achieved. Creates and executes a strategic development plan to help the organization meet its operational and fundraising goals. Responsible for the success of special events, community outreach initiatives, and fundraising activities. Acts as a spokesperson and represents the programs at events. May oversee the grant process. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to top management. Manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function.

3. What are the skills of Non-Profit Program Executive Director

Specify the abilities and skills that a person needs in order to carry out the specified job duties. Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Leadership: Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.

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Underwriting: Underwriting services are provided by some large financial institutions, such as banks, or insurance or investment houses, whereby they guarantee payment in case of damage or financial loss and accept the financial risk for liability arising from such guarantee. An underwriting arrangement may be created in a number of situations including insurance, issue of securities in a public offering, and bank lending, among others. The person or institution that agrees to sell a minimum number of securities of the company for commission is called the underwriter. The name derives from the Lloyd's of London insurance market. Financial bankers, who would accept some of the risk on a given venture (historically a sea voyage with associated risks of shipwreck) in exchange for a premium, would literally write their names under the risk information that was written on a Lloyd's slip created for this purpose.

3.)

Transaction Processing: Transaction processing is information processing in computer science that is divided into individual, indivisible operations called transactions.

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