What are the main factors that influence a Nonprofit Program Director's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Nonprofit Program Director?

The Financial Services industry offers the highest average compensation for Nonprofit Program Director roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change A Nonprofit Program Director's salary?

A Nonprofit Program Director's salary grows with experience: starting around $87,641 for beginners, reaching about $89,251 at mid-level, and approach $90,390 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Nonprofit Program Director?

Nonprofit Program Director salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Nonprofit Program Director roles are District of Columbia $95,687, California $95,324, Massachusetts $94,053. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Nonprofit Program Director roles make?

Salaries for Nonprofit Program Director level roles vary by specialization: Engineering Program Management Director: $210,124; Program Director: $151,395; Nonprofit Finance Director: $134,622; Nonprofit Marketing Director: $131,356; Nonprofit Executive Director: $115,534.

Nonprofit Program Director Salary in Delaware

How much does a Nonprofit Program Director make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Nonprofit Program Director in Delaware is $87,520 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $42.

However, a Nonprofit Program Director's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $98,883
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $85,778 to $93,468
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $84,191

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Nonprofit Program Director Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$93,468	$7,789	$1,797	$45
Average	$87,520	$7,293	$1,683	$42
25th Percentile	$85,778	$7,148	$1,650	$41

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Key Factors That Influence Nonprofit Program Director Salaries

A Nonprofit Program 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 Nonprofit Program Director Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Nonprofit Program 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:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $87,641
Early Career (1-2 years): $87,834
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $89,251
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $90,162
Expert (over 8 years): $90,390

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Nonprofit Program Director	$87,641
Intermediate Level Nonprofit Program Director	$87,834
Senior Level Nonprofit Program Director	$89,251
Specialist Level Nonprofit Program Director	$90,162
Expert Level Nonprofit Program Director	$90,390

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How Do Nonprofit Program Director Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Nonprofit Program Directors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $95,687.
California: $95,324.
Massachusetts: $94,053.

District of Columbia $95,687 California $95,324 Massachusetts $94,053 Washington $93,708 New Jersey $93,673 Alaska $93,552 Connecticut $92,360 New York $91,876

Hawaii $90,329 Rhode Island $89,603 Maryland $89,110 Minnesota $88,436 Colorado $88,177 Illinois $88,090 Oregon $87,762 Delaware $87,520

New Hampshire $87,368 Virginia $87,027 Pennsylvania $86,033 Nevada $85,532 North Dakota $85,368 Michigan $85,109 Wisconsin $85,014 Vermont $84,823

Texas $84,296 Maine $84,262 Arizona $84,210 Ohio $84,149 Georgia $83,354 Indiana $82,957 Wyoming $82,879 Utah $82,758

Iowa $82,706 Kansas $82,291 Louisiana $82,170 North Carolina $82,127 Missouri $82,110 Florida $81,773 Montana $81,591 Nebraska $81,418

Kentucky $81,323 South Carolina $80,978 Tennessee $80,762 Idaho $80,675 New Mexico $80,044 Oklahoma $79,906 Alabama $79,396 South Dakota $78,541

Arkansas $78,074 West Virginia $77,823 Mississippi $77,071

Top Paying Cities for Nonprofit Program 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:

Lincoln: $87,126
Little Creek: $87,764
Magnolia: $87,637

Lincoln, DE $87,126 Little Creek, DE $87,764 Magnolia, DE $87,637 Milford, DE $87,347 Marydel, DE $87,490 Millsboro, DE $86,760 Millville, DE $86,894 Milton, DE $87,045

Nassau, DE $87,108 Ocean View, DE $86,879 Rehoboth Beach, DE $87,046 Seaford, DE $87,096 Selbyville, DE $86,735 Smyrna, DE $87,824 Viola, DE $87,420 Woodside, DE $87,655

Bear, DE $87,452 Newark, DE $87,420 Claymont, DE $87,599 Delaware City, DE $87,507 Hockessin, DE $87,412 Kirkwood, DE $87,490 Middletown, DE $87,524 Montchanin, DE $87,432

New Castle, DE $87,445 Odessa, DE $87,567 Port Penn, DE $87,626 Rockland, DE $87,440 Saint Georges, DE $87,497 Townsend, DE $87,631 Winterthur, DE $87,451 Lewes, DE $87,078

Wilmington, DE $87,416 Dover, DE $87,764 Dover Afb, DE $87,301 Bethany Beach, DE $86,788 Bethel, DE $86,878 Bridgeville, DE $87,083 Camden Wyoming, DE $87,516 Cheswold, DE $87,735

Clayton, DE $87,738 Dagsboro, DE $86,727 Delmar, DE $86,588 Ellendale, DE $86,851 Felton, DE $87,340 Fenwick Island, DE $86,746 Frankford, DE $86,595 Frederica, DE $87,427

Georgetown, DE $86,695 Greenwood, DE $87,096 Harbeson, DE $86,787 Harrington, DE $87,229 Hartly, DE $87,501 Houston, DE $87,105 Kenton, DE $87,742 Laurel, DE $86,643

Yorklyn, DE $87,438

Nonprofit Program Director Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Nonprofit Program Director roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Financial Services, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, Nonprofit Program Director positions in Business Services typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Nonprofit Program Director as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Nonprofit Program Director

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services	$105,024	$50.0	20%

Nonprofit Program Director Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Nonprofit Program 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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$85,778

Average $87,520/year

$93,468

$7,148

Average $7,293/month

$7,789

$1,650

Average $1,683/week

$1,797

$41

Average $42/hour

$45

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$93,468	$7,789	$1,797	$45
Average	$87,520	$7,293	$1,683	$42
25th Percentile	$85,778	$7,148	$1,650	$41

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