Board Member Salary in the United States

Board Member Salary

How much does a Board Member make?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Board Member in the United States is $115,759. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $89,257 to $142,951, with most professionals earning between $65,128 and $167,709.

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Board Member Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Board Member Salary $65,128 US March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Board Member Salary $89,257 US March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Board Member Salary $115,759 US March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Board Member Salary $142,951 US March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Board Member Salary $167,709 US March 01, 2025
25% $89,257 10% $65,128 90% $167,709 75% $142,951 $115,759 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Board Member ?

A board of directors is a group of people who jointly supervise the activities of an organization, which can be either a for-profit business, nonprofit organization, or a government agency. Such a board's powers, duties, and responsibilities are determined by government regulations (including the jurisdiction's corporations law) and the organization's own constitution and bylaws. These authorities may specify the number of members of the board, how they are to be chosen, and how often they are to meet. In an organization with voting members, the board is accountable to, and might be subordina...

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    Board Member

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
89257
142951
115759

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
90265
146100
115759
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Board Member in the United States. The base salary for Board Member ranges from $89,257 to $142,951 with the average base salary of $115,759. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $90,265 to $146,100 with the average total cash compensation of $115,759.

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