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 $89,727 for beginners, reaching about $91,375 at mid-level, and approach $92,542 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 Rhode Island

How much does a Nonprofit Program Director make in Rhode Island?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Nonprofit Program Director in Rhode Island is $89,603 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $43.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $101,236
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $87,819 to $95,692
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $86,195

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Nonprofit Program Director Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$95,692	$7,974	$1,840	$46
Average	$89,603	$7,467	$1,723	$43
25th Percentile	$87,819	$7,318	$1,689	$42

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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): $89,727
Early Career (1-2 years): $89,925
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $91,375
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $92,308
Expert (over 8 years): $92,542

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Nonprofit Program Director	$89,727
Intermediate Level Nonprofit Program Director	$89,925
Senior Level Nonprofit Program Director	$91,375
Specialist Level Nonprofit Program Director	$92,308
Expert Level Nonprofit Program Director	$92,542

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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:

Adamsville: $90,723
Albion: $89,956
Ashaway: $90,551

Adamsville, RI $90,723 Albion, RI $89,956 Ashaway, RI $90,551 Barrington, RI $89,719 Block Island, RI $90,219 Bradford, RI $90,496 Bristol, RI $90,065 Carolina, RI $90,347

Charlestown, RI $90,380 Chepachet, RI $90,200 Clayville, RI $89,948 Coventry, RI $89,953 West Greenwich, RI $90,201 East Greenwich, RI $89,892 Exeter, RI $90,176 Fiskeville, RI $89,718

Forestdale, RI $90,409 Foster, RI $90,152 Glendale, RI $90,416 Greene, RI $90,271 Greenville, RI $89,752 Harmony, RI $89,868 Harrisville, RI $90,377 Hope, RI $89,774

Hope Valley, RI $90,471 Hopkinton, RI $90,590 Jamestown, RI $90,288 Kenyon, RI $90,336 Little Compton, RI $90,709 Manville, RI $90,075 Mapleville, RI $90,217 Newport, RI $90,379

Middletown, RI $90,418 North Kingstown, RI $90,047 North Scituate, RI $89,869 Oakland, RI $90,315 Pascoag, RI $90,437 Pawtucket, RI $89,585 Central Falls, RI $89,625 Cumberland, RI $90,134

Lincoln, RI $89,715 Portsmouth, RI $90,369 Prudence Island, RI $90,183 Rockville, RI $90,577 Saunderstown, RI $90,234 Shannock, RI $90,341 Slatersville, RI $90,410 Slocum, RI $90,231

Tiverton, RI $90,644 Wakefield, RI $90,310 Kingston, RI $90,276 Narragansett, RI $90,336 Peace Dale, RI $90,299 Warren, RI $89,951 Warwick, RI $89,700 Westerly, RI $90,572

West Kingston, RI $90,304 West Warwick, RI $89,810 Wood River Junction, RI $90,433 Woonsocket, RI $90,414 North Smithfield, RI $90,208 Wyoming, RI $90,341 Providence, RI $89,559 Cranston, RI $89,572

North Providence, RI $89,582 East Providence, RI $89,565 Riverside, RI $89,594 Rumford, RI $89,581 Smithfield, RI $89,763 Johnston, RI $89,612

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	$107,523	$52.0	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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$87,819

Average $89,603/year

$95,692

$7,318

Average $7,467/month

$7,974

$1,689

Average $1,723/week

$1,840

$42

Average $43/hour

$46

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$95,692	$7,974	$1,840	$46
Average	$89,603	$7,467	$1,723	$43
25th Percentile	$87,819	$7,318	$1,689	$42

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