Nonprofit Finance Director Salary in the United States

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Nonprofit Finance Director Salary in the United States

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How much does a Nonprofit Finance Director make?

As of August 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Nonprofit Finance Director in the United States is around $134,685, with an hourly rate of $65. The average salary ranges from $101,376 (10th percentile) to $158,908 (90th percentile), with the majority earning between $117,250 (25th percentile) and $147,364 (75th percentile). A Nonprofit Finance Director's salary is shaped by several key factors, including experience level, specific skills, industry differences, company size, and so on. Below, we'll dive deeper into each of these factors to help you understand how they impact compensation.

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Nonprofit Finance Director Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $147,364 $12,280 $2,834 $71
Average $134,685 $11,224 $2,590 $65
25th Percentile $117,250 $9,771 $2,255 $56
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How much does a Nonprofit Finance Director make by hour, week, month, and year?

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Last Updated on August 01, 2025
$117,250
Average $134,685/year
$147,364
$9,771
Average $11,224/month
$12,280
$2,255
Average $2,590/week
$2,834
$56
Average $65/hour
$71
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $147,364 $12,280 $2,834 $71
Average $134,685 $11,224 $2,590 $65
25th Percentile $117,250 $9,771 $2,255 $56

How does experience level affect a Nonprofit Finance Director's Salary?

An entry-level Nonprofit Finance Director with less than 1 year of experience earns about $128,389. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $129,842. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $132,263. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $134,685, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $138,686.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Nonprofit Finance Director $128,389
Intermediate Level Nonprofit Finance Director $129,842
Senior Level Nonprofit Finance Director $132,263
Specialist Level Nonprofit Finance Director $134,685
Expert Level Nonprofit Finance Director $138,686
$128,389 0 yr
$129,842 < 2 yrs
$132,263 2-4 yrs
$134,685 5-8 yrs
$138,686 > 8 yrs
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How much does salary of Nonprofit Finance Director vary from state to state?

Salaries in the United States differ widely between states due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.

For example, as of August 01, 2025:
  • In California, the average yearly salary for a Nonprofit Finance Director is $148,558.
  • In Massachusetts, the average annual salary is $146,578.
  • In New Jersey, a Nonprofit Finance Director earns $145,985 per year.
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How much does salary of Nonprofit Finance Director vary from city to city?

Salaries in the United States can vary greatly between cities due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.

For example, as of August 01, 2025:
  • In San Francisco, CA, the average yearly salary for a Nonprofit Finance Director is $168,208.
  • In New York, NY, the average annual salary is $156,086.
  • In Boston, MA, a Nonprofit Finance Director earns $150,214 per year.
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What are the salaries of a Nonprofit Finance Director with different levels of education?

Salaries for Nonprofit Finance Director with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

According to our 100% employer reported salary sources the median salary for a Nonprofit Finance Director with a Bachelor's Degree is $135,141 - $149,710. Please try our salary wizard to explore how other factors like location, Years of experience and number of direct reports can impact your base pay and bonus.

Nonprofit Finance Director Salaries by Degree Level

Last Updated on August 01, 2025
Typical Education for Nonprofit Finance Director
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
Associates 4.5%
Bachelors 22.7%
Masters 45.5%
Doctorate 27.3%
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What is the salary trend of Nonprofit Finance Director?

As of August 01, 2025, our research reveals a significant shift in Nonprofit Finance Director compensation over the past six years. For example, the median salary increased from $132,072 in 2023 to approximately $124,608 in 2025. (For a detailed analysis of Nonprofit Finance Director salary trends, click here.)

Key factors like location, experience, industry demand, and economic growth significantly influence salary variations, making them important to consider.

Average Annual Salary of Nonprofit Finance Director Over Time

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2023
$132,072
2024
$129,683
2025
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2023 $132,072
2024 $129,683
2025 $124,608
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Nonprofit Finance Director bonus and incentive rates

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Base Salary 54.6%
Bonuses 20.0%
Social Security 5.4%
401k/403b 3.6%
Disability 1.2%
Healthcare 2.6%
Pension 3.1%
Time Off 9.4%
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Core Compensation
Median % of Total
Base Salary $134,685 54.6%
Bonus $49,317 20.0%
Value of Benefits
Median % of Total
Social Security $13,236 5.4%
401K/403B $8,979 3.6%
Disability $2,932 1.2%
Healthcare $6,447 2.6%
Pension $7,697 3.1%
Time Off $23,259 9.4%
Total Compensation $246,552 100%
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